Inglewood (WA)

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

Inglewood's population is estimated at around 6,494 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 657 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,837. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 6,357 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,247 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Inglewood's growth of 11.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate above median growth, with the area projected to grow by 872 persons to 2041, reflecting a 13.6% increase over 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Inglewood recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

In Inglewood, approximately 8 residential properties have been approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 40 homes were granted approval, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY26. On average, each home built over these years accommodates about 11.3 new residents annually.

This indicates a significant gap between supply and demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new properties is approximately $740,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26 alone, there have been $15.3 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity.

Building activity comprises 50% standalone homes and 50% medium to high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. As of now, Inglewood has around 533 people per approval, indicating a mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Inglewood is projected to add approximately 882 residents by 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth in the future.

Inglewood 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 14 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Maylands Town Centre Revitalisation, Lyric Theatre Residences (43-53 Eighth Avenue), 299 Charles Street North Perth, and ECU Mount Lawley Campus Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Inglewood maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Inglewood has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 3920 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.7% lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 70.0%, similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading industries for Inglewood residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Notably, the area specializes in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.7 times higher than the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented at 6.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities as suggested by Census data on working population versus resident population. Over the year ending September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.8% alongside a 4.0% employment decline, leading to a 1.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment and labour force grew marginally while unemployment rose slightly. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Inglewood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Inglewood had a median taxpayer income of $65,081 and an average income of $99,424. These figures place Inglewood in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on a 9.62% increase from financial year 2023 to September 2025 (as per Wage Price Index growth), estimated incomes would be approximately $71,342 median and $108,989 average by that date. Census 2021 data reveals Inglewood's individual earnings are at the 85th percentile nationally ($1,100 weekly). Income distribution shows 26.3% of residents earn between $1,500-$2,999 weekly, aligning with the surrounding region (32%). High-income households (exceeding $3,000 weekly) make up 34.8%, indicating strong consumer spending after housing expenses. After housing costs, 85.4% of income remains for other expenses. Inglewood's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Inglewood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types

Inglewood's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 60.0% houses and 40.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. Home ownership in Inglewood stood at 28.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.2% and rented ones at 34.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, while the median weekly rent was $310. Nationally, Inglewood's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

Inglewood features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a median household size of 2.3 people

Family households constitute 61.8% of all households, including 28.1% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 38.2%, with lone person households at 34.0% and group households making up 4.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people.

Inglewood demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Inglewood, educational attainment is notably high, with 46.4% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the broader benchmarks of Western Australia (27.9%) and Greater Perth (30.1%), indicating a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 30.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 5.2%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.0% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (14.3%). Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 8.5% in tertiary education, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Inglewood has 23 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different routes that together facilitate 2,407 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average being located 218 meters from their nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 343 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 104 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Inglewood is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Inglewood shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly populations, with low prevalence rates of common health conditions. Private health coverage is notably high at around 67% of total residents (4,329 people), exceeding the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 9.2% and 7.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 71.5%, report being free from medical ailments, contrasting with the Greater Perth figure of 0%. The area has a senior population (aged 65 and over) comprising 15.7% of residents (1,019 people). Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Inglewood's population shows higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 15.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Inglewood, accounting for 45.7% of its residents. Notably, Judaism has a higher representation in Inglewood at 0.8%, compared to none across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (27.7%), Australian (20.9%), and Other (9.3%). Some ethnic groups have notable representations: Polish at 1.4% (none regionally), Italian at 7.1% (none regionally), and Serbian at 0.6% (none regionally).

Inglewood's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Inglewood is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the 35-44 age cohort is notably higher at 16.9% in Inglewood, while the 5-14 age group is lower at 10.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.9% to 4.9%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.9% to 13.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Inglewood, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 90% (adding 287 people) to reach 606 from 318. The demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 55% of anticipated growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.