Huntingdale (WA)

Huntingdale has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Huntingdale's population is estimated at around 9,963 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 942 people (10.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,021 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 9,615 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,088 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Huntingdale's 10.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 40.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the suburb of Huntingdale expected to increase by 2,500 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 30.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Huntingdale among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Huntingdale recorded approximately 19 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 96 homes were approved, with an additional 20 approved in FY-26. This results in an average of 16.3 new residents arriving per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

Demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. The average construction value of new homes is $380,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY-26, $78,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Huntingdale shows substantially reduced construction, 58.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties.

Building activity has accelerated in recent years but remains under the national average, suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent development has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 236 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Huntingdale is projected to add 2,999 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

AreaSearch has identified 11 infrastructure projects that could impact a specific area. Key projects include Florian Huntingdale, Sutherlands Park Leisure, Aquatic and Sports Hub (SPLASH), Parkside Estate, and North Canning Vale Primary School (proposed name). The following list details those expected to have the most relevance:.

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The employment landscape in Huntingdale shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Huntingdale has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.4% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%. This is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 5633 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.5% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1% and labour force increased by 3.0%, keeping unemployment rate relatively stable. This compares to Greater Perth where employment grew by 3.7%, labour force expanded by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Huntingdale. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, indicate national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Huntingdale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

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

Huntingdale's median taxpayer income was $55,121 and average was $64,935 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are comparable to national averages but lower than Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on a 14.2% increase since financial year 2022 using the Wage Price Index, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $62,948 (median) and $74,156 (average). Huntingdale's household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly between the 42nd and 52nd percentiles in the 2021 Census. The income band of $1,500 - 2,999 captured 38.6% of the community (3,845 individuals), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represented 32.0%. Housing costs consumed 15.9% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 53rd percentile.

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

Huntingdale's dwellings were 99.5% houses and 0.5% other types at the latest Census, compared to Perth metro's 88.9% houses and 11.1% others. Home ownership in Huntingdale was 24.8%, with mortgages at 55.5% and rentals at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,670, below Perth metro's $1,733. Median weekly rent was $350, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Huntingdale's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Huntingdale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.2% of all households, including 40.5% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 15.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.8%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Huntingdale faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 17.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (28.8%).

Educational participation is high at 30.8%, including primary education (11.3%), secondary education (8.9%), and tertiary education (3.8%). Alta-1 College - Huntingdale Campus and Huntingdale Primary School serve a total of 454 students, with the area having varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 929). Educational provision is conventional, comprising one primary and one secondary institution. Local school capacity is limited at 4.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.9, leading many families to travel for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Huntingdale has 46 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 966 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these services is considered excellent, with residents on average being located just 188 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 138 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Huntingdale is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Huntingdale shows better-than-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population.

However, it has higher rates among older and at-risk cohorts compared to national averages. Approximately 53% (around 5,278 people) have private health cover, slightly above the average SA2 area rate. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.3% and 7.9% of residents respectively. About 71.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 73.3% in Greater Perth. Around 12.7% (1,265 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the 14.7% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Huntingdale was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Huntingdale's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 25.9% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the majority of local markets. Born overseas, 35.7% of Huntingdale residents were born outside Australia. Christianity was the predominant religion in Huntingdale, accounting for 39.3%.

Islam's representation in Huntingdale was notably higher at 11.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 11.8%. The top three ancestry groups were English (26.9%), Australian (23.0%), and Other (16.7%). Notable differences existed in the representation of certain ethnic groups: New Zealanders made up 1.2% of Huntingdale, higher than the regional average of 0.7%; South Africans comprised 0.9%, slightly above the regional 0.8%; Maori residents accounted for 1.1%, matching the regional figure of 1.0%.

Huntingdale's population is younger than the national pattern

Huntingdale's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group constitutes 14.4%, higher than Greater Perth's percentage, while the 75-84 cohort stands at 3.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 55 to 64 age group has increased from 10.2% to 11.0%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group has decreased from 7.6% to 6.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Huntingdale. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to grow by 490 people (38%) from 1,295 to 1,786. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort grows by a modest 1% (14 people).