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 November 2025, the estimated population of High Wycombe is around 13,209. This figure reflects an increase of 1,011 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,198. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 13,075 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 92 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,261 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. High Wycombe's population growth rate of 8.3% since the census positions it within 0.6 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.0% 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS' latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to increase by 1,529 persons to reach a total population of approximately 14,738 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 10.5% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates High Wycombe had approximately 31 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 156 homes. As of FY26, 10 approvals have been recorded. Historically, each new dwelling has attracted around 3.7 new residents annually between FY21 and FY25.

Current supply appears to be lagging demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $403,000, aligning with regional patterns. In the current financial year, commercial development approvals amount to $10.6 million, indicating moderate levels of commercial activity.

Building activity shows 74% detached dwellings and 26% medium and high-density housing, maintaining High Wycombe's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. This represents a shift from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (96%). With around 316 people per dwelling approval, High Wycombe exhibits a developing market. Looking ahead, AreaSearch projects High Wycombe to grow by 1,392 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

High Wycombe has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include Great Eastern Highway Bypass Interchanges, Great Eastern Highway Bypass and Kalamunda Road Interchange, Pipe Lily Drive Social Housing, Lot 912 Bushmead Residential Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in High Wycombe demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

High Wycombe has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notably in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the national average of 5%.

In the past year, employment growth was estimated at 3.1% based on AreaSearch data aggregation. As of June 2025, 7,564 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, slightly below Greater Perth's 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade.

High Wycombe specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented at 4.6% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.1% while labour force grew by the same rate, keeping unemployment stable. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a slight rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to High Wycombe's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

High Wycombe's median taxpayer income was $59,278 and average was $71,740 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages of $58,380 (median) and $78,020 (average), as shown for Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated median income would be approximately $67,695 and average would be around $81,927 by September 2025. Census data indicates that incomes in High Wycombe cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 35.7% of High Wycombe's population (4,715 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is consistent with the broader surrounding region's trend of 32.0%. Housing costs consume 15.6% of income in High Wycombe, but despite this, disposable income remains at the 51st percentile nationally.

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 such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Perth metro had no recorded houses or other dwellings (0.0%). Home ownership in High Wycombe stood at 30.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.3% and rented ones at 22.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Perth metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $380, compared to Perth metro's figures of $0 for both. Nationally, High Wycombe's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

High Wycombe has a typical household mix, with a median household size of 2.5 people

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 account for the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people.

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 presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, 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. High Wycombe's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,027 students and demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 996) with balanced educational opportunities. The 3 schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas.

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

High Wycombe has 76 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 17 individual routes, facilitating 2,988 weekly passenger trips in total. The town's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 277 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 426 trips per day, equating to approximately 39 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, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~7,354 people). Mental health issues impact 9.2% of residents, while asthma affects 7.7%. A significant majority, 67.7%, declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 0% across Greater Perth. The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,377 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

High Wycombe, as per data from 2016, had a cultural diversity index above average with 9.5% speaking languages other than English at home and 25.2% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in High Wycombe, accounting for 43.1%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to None% in Greater Perth.

The top three ancestral groups were English (32%), Australian (26.9%), and Scottish (7.1%). Significant disparities existed with New Zealanders at 1.1% (None% regionally), Maori at 1.2% (None%), and Welsh at 0.7% (None%).

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

The median age in High Wycombe is 38 years, similar to Greater Perth's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, High Wycombe has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (12.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 5.6% to 6.8%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 14.2% to 13.2%. By 2041, High Wycombe's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 61%, reaching 1,446 people from the current 898. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 78% of the population growth. Conversely, declines in population are projected for those aged 0-4 and 5-14 years.