Heathridge

An assessment of population growth drivers in Heathridge reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Heathridge is around 7,781 people. This represents an increase of 883 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,898 residents. The current resident population estimate by AreaSearch is 7,684, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 49 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,047 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Heathridge's growth rate of 12.8% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 9.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 56.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas. By 2041, the suburb of Heathridge is expected to increase by 718 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 7.2% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Heathridge when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Heathridge has had approximately 27 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 139 homes were approved, with a further 18 approved in FY-26 to date. This results in an average of about 4 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

However, supply is lagging behind demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average value of new dwellings developed is $386,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. Commercial development activity has been minimal this financial year, with $1.5 million in approvals.

Compared to Greater Perth, Heathridge has seen 21.0% more development per person over the past five years, providing reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. The area's new building activity consists of 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% attached dwellings, maintaining its traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 313 people per dwelling approval in Heathridge, indicating room for growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 557 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Heathridge has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely to affect this region. Notable initiatives include Heathridge Park Redevelopment (involving Community Centre & Library Upgrade), Joondalup Private Hospital Expansion, Joondalup Health Campus Development Stage 2, and Ocean Reef Primary School Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Heathridge shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Heathridge has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%.

Out of 4,367 residents in work, only 0.3% were unemployed, similar to Greater Perth's workforce participation rate of 71.6%. Census responses indicated that 7.6% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, while professional & technical services have limited presence at 5.5%, compared to the regional average of 8.2%.

Employment opportunities seem limited locally due to the predominantly residential nature of the area. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.0% and labour force grew by 3.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Heathridge's industry mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are illustrative extrapolations and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Heathridge's median income among taxpayers was $56,068 in financial year 2023. The suburb's average income stood at $72,150 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. By September 2025, current estimates suggest Heathridge's median income will be approximately $61,462 and its average income around $79,091, factoring in a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Heathridge cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 37.4% of residents (2,910 people). High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile. Heathridge's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Heathridge is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Heathridge's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.0% houses and 8.0% other dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Heathridge stood at 26.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.0% and rented ones at 24.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,734, lower than Perth metro's $1,907. Median weekly rent in Heathridge was $370, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Heathridge's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Heathridge has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 72.0% of all households, including 31.0% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.0%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households making up 3.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Heathridge aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Heathridge trail residents aged 15+ have 21.1% university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.3% holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (31.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.2% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.7% in primary, 6.7% in secondary, and 4.7% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Heathridge has 44 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 8 routes, together facilitating 2,394 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated excellent with residents typically living 173 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, with car being the dominant mode at 83%, while 9% use train. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 7.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 342 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 54 weekly trips per individual stop.

Heathridge's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows positive outcomes for Heathridge residents. Mortality rates and health conditions are similar to national benchmarks, but common health issues are slightly more prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is high at 56% of the total population (around 4,344 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth. The most common conditions are mental health issues (9.0%) and asthma (7.3%). Around 71.1% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Under-65s have better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,276 people), with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Heathridge was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Heathridge was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 11.3% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 33.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Heathridge, making up 39.5% of people there. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 1.4% of Heathridge's population versus 3.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English at 33.2%, Australian at 25.2%, and Irish at 8.4%. Notably, Welsh (0.9%), New Zealand (1.3%), and South African (1.1%) ethnicities have higher representation in Heathridge compared to regional averages of 0.7%, 0.8%, and 1.0% respectively.

Heathridge's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Heathridge's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Perth's average of 37. The Australian median age is 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Heathridge has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (16.8%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.5% to 5.4%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 10.6% to 9.4%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 16.7% to 15.6%. By 2041, Heathridge's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 69%, adding 290 residents to reach 711. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 69% of population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.