Inglewood (WA)

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Inglewood (WA) is around 6,298. This figure represents an increase of 461 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,837. The latest estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and their examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, showing a resident population of 6,283. This results in a population density ratio of 2,179 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Inglewood's population growth since the Census, at 7.9%, is close to the national average of 8.9%. The primary driver for this growth was overseas migration contributing approximately 86.0% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 based on 2022 data for areas not covered by the former. By 2041, Inglewood is projected to grow by 865 persons, reflecting an increase of 17.0% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Inglewood according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows that Inglewood has recorded approximately 8 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 40 homes were approved, with none so far in FY-26. On average, for every home built over these five years, there are about 11.3 new residents, indicating that supply is significantly lagging behind demand.

This typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new properties is approximately $740,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

In FY-26, there have been around $2.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. New building activity consists of 56% standalone homes and 44% medium to high-density housing, demonstrating an expanding range of medium-density options across various price brackets. With approximately 753 people per approval, Inglewood appears to be a mature, established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Inglewood is projected to add around 1,071 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 14 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are 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 assessment positions Inglewood ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Inglewood has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 4,013 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Inglewood is at 70.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Notably, professional & technical services have a higher share of employment in Inglewood than the regional level, with an employment share 1.7 times greater.

Conversely, construction is under-represented, with only 6.3% of Inglewood's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels in Inglewood decreased by 1.2%, with a corresponding 2.1% decline in employment, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.9 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 3.7%, the labour force grew by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by only 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Inglewood. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Inglewood's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though it is important to note that this extrapolation does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch reports median taxpayer income in Inglewood was $65,081 in financial year 2022. Average income stood at $99,421. These figures place Inglewood among the top percentile nationally compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. By September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $74,323 and average income is $113,539, accounting for a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows individual earnings at the 85th percentile nationally were $1,100 weekly. In Inglewood, 26.3% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to the surrounding region's 32.0%. High earning households (exceeding $3,000 weekly) comprised 34.8%, indicating strong consumer spending potential after housing expenses. Post-housing income for other expenses was 85.4% of total income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Inglewood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Inglewood's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 60.0% houses and 40.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Inglewood was at 28.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (37.2%) or rented (34.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Inglewood was $2,200, aligning with Perth metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $310, compared to Perth metro's figures of $0 and $0 respectively. Nationally, Inglewood's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,200 against Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were lower at $310 compared to 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 account for the remaining 38.2%, with lone person households at 34.0% and group households comprising 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

Inglewood's educational attainment is notably high, with 46.4% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data point, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. 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 holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.7% and certificates for 14.3%. Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.6% in primary, 8.5% in tertiary, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education.

Two primary schools serve the area – Inglewood Primary School and St Peter's Primary School, collectively educating 1,278 students as of a recent count. The area demonstrates strong socio-educational advantages, with an ICSEA score of 1115. Both primary schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. As of the latest figures, there are 20.3 school places per 100 residents, indicating robust educational infrastructure serving both local and nearby communities.

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

Inglewood has 26 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes that together facilitate 2,397 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is deemed good, with residents on average being located 218 meters away from their nearest transport stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 342 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 92 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 of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population of 4,198 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.2% of residents and asthma impacting 7.3%. Notably, 71.5% of residents report no medical ailments, contrasting with 0% in Greater Perth. Inglewood has 15.7% of its population aged 65 and over, comprising 988 people. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Inglewood 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

Inglewood was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 15.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 27.8% born overseas. The predominant religion in Inglewood is Christianity, accounting for 45.7% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Inglewood at 0.8%, compared to None% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (27.7%), Australian (20.9%), and Other (9.3%). Some ethnic groups show significant divergence: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.4% in Inglewood (vs None% regionally), Italian at 7.1% (vs None%), and Serbian at 0.6% (vs None%).

Inglewood's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Inglewood is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the 35-44 age cohort is over-represented in Inglewood at 16.9%, while the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 10.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.9% to 4.9% of Inglewood's population, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.9% to 13.1%. By 2041, Inglewood's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 95%, reaching 603 people from 308. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 51% of the population growth, while the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.