High Wycombe

High Wycombe is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of High Wycombe is around 13,331. This reflects a growth of 1,133 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,198. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 13,070 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 94 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,273 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. High Wycombe's growth rate of 9.3% since the census is within 0.6 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the suburb.

AreaSearch adopts 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 post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median is expected for High Wycombe. By 2041, the suburb is projected to increase by 1,529 persons, reflecting a total gain of 9.5% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval data shows High Wycombe had approximately 31 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 156 homes. In FY26 so far, 16 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.7 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed annually between FY21 and FY25. Commercial development approvals reached $10.6 million in FY26.

Detached dwellings comprised 74% of new building activity, with medium and high-density housing at 26%, maintaining the area's suburban character. The current housing mix is 96% houses. High Wycombe has around 316 people per dwelling approval.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is projected to grow by 1,270 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections.

High Wycombe has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Ten projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Great Eastern Highway Bypass Interchanges, Great Eastern Highway Bypass and Kalamunda Road Interchange, Pipe Lily Drive Social Housing, Lot 912 Bushmead Residential Development.

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Employment conditions in High Wycombe remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

High Wycombe has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. In the past year, there was estimated employment growth of 1.6%. As of September 2025, 7,411 residents are employed, aligning with Greater Perth's unemployment rate of 4.0% and workforce participation rate of 71.6%.

According to Census responses, only 5.7% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. High Wycombe specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 2.1 times the regional level, but has fewer professional & technical jobs at 4.6% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, while labour force grew by 2.0%, raising unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points.

In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to High Wycombe's employment mix suggests local growth should be 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The suburb of High Wycombe had a median taxpayer income of $59,281 and an average income of $71,745 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national average for that year. Greater Perth, however, had a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $64,984 and an average income of $78,647 as of September 2025 in High Wycombe. Census data indicates that incomes in High Wycombe cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 35.7% of the population, which is 4,759 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. This is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region, where 32.0% of the population falls into the same category. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income in High Wycombe, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 51st percentile.

High Wycombe is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

High Wycombe's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.3% houses and 3.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in High Wycombe was 30.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.3% and rented ones at 22.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's $1,907. Median weekly rent was $380, higher than Perth metro's $350. Nationally, High Wycombe's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 72.5% of all households, including 30.2% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in High Wycombe fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (31.7%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

High Wycombe has 80 active public transport stops. These include both train and bus services. There are 27 different routes operating in total, providing 2,922 weekly passenger trips combined. Residents have good access to these stops, with an average distance of 277 meters to the nearest one. Most residents commute outwards from High Wycombe, which is primarily residential. Cars remain the most common mode of transport, used by 88% of residents.

On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 5.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 417 trips per day, equating to approximately 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in High Wycombe is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

High Wycombe faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~7,422 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. Mental health issues and asthma were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.2 and 7.7% of residents respectively. 67.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,519 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, High Wycombe records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

High Wycombe's cultural diversity was above average, with 9.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.2% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 43.1%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.0%), Australian (26.9%), which was higher than the regional average of 21.2%, and Scottish (7.1%). Notably, New Zealand (1.1% vs 0.8%), Maori (1.2% vs 0.9%), and Welsh (0.7%) were also overrepresented.

High Wycombe's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in High Wycombe is approximately 38 years, similar to Greater Perth's average age of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, High Wycombe has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (12.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.7%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of the population aged 75-84 has increased from 5.6% to 7.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 14.2% to 12.7%, and those aged 45-54 have dropped from 12.7% to 11.6%. By 2041, High Wycombe's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 51%, reaching 1,446 people from the current 959. This growth is part of a broader trend of an aging population, with those aged 65 and above comprising 75% of projected population growth. Conversely, declines in population are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.