Innaloo

Innaloo lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for Innaloo, as of Nov 2025 its estimated population is around 10,676. This reflects an increase of 1,084 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,592. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of Innaloo's resident population at 10,667 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 98 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,357 persons per square kilometer, placing Innaloo in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Innaloo's growth rate of 11.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 62.0% 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends project an above median growth for the suburb, with an expected expansion of 1,934 persons by 2041 reflecting a total increase of 17.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Innaloo among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Innaloo experienced around 63 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 317 homes. As of FY26, 18 approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 3.6 people moving to the area per dwelling built yearly between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers. The average new dwelling development value is $402,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

Innaloo has recorded $10.6 million in commercial development approvals this financial year, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Innaloo exhibits elevated construction activity, 45.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice and supports existing property values despite recent slowdowns in building activity.

New building activity comprises 59.0% detached dwellings and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, offering options across different price points from family homes to more affordable compact living. Notably, developers are constructing more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (31.0% at Census), implying strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 217 people per dwelling approval, Innaloo displays a developing market. Population forecasts indicate Innaloo will gain approximately 1,889 residents by 2041, suggesting existing development levels align with future requirements and maintain stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 26 projects potentially influencing the region. Notable initiatives include Westfield Innaloo Redevelopment (Deferred), Stirling City Centre Development, Underground Power Conversion Project, and Doubleview Underground Power Project. The following list details those likely of greatest relevance.

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The labour market in Innaloo shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Innaloo has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of June 2025, which is 0.9% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 5.1%. Workforce participation in Innaloo is fairly standard at 67.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

However, manufacturing is under-represented at 3.0% compared to Greater Perth's 5.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, indicating local employment opportunities may not fully meet demand. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 5.1% while the labour force grew by 4.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% with a slight rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Innaloo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Innaloo's median income among taxpayers is $65,174 and the average is $88,695. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $74,429 (median) and $101,290 (average). Census data indicates individual earnings at the 85th percentile nationally are $1,105 weekly, while household income ranks lower at the 56th percentile. Distribution data shows that 33.0% of Innaloo's community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (3,523 individuals), similar to the broader area where this cohort also represents 32.0%. High housing costs consume 17.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 55th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Innaloo displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Innaloo's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 31.3% houses and 68.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Innaloo was at 22.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.1% and rented dwellings at 40.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Innaloo was $1,900, lower than Perth metro's $1,950. The median weekly rent in Innaloo was $400, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Innaloo's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,900 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.

Innaloo features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 57.7% of all households, including 19.7% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 42.3%, with lone person households at 35.6% and group households comprising 6.6%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Innaloo shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Innaloo, educational attainment is notably high among residents aged 15 and above, with 40.1% holding university qualifications compared to the broader Western Australian (WA) average of 27.9%. This figure also surpasses the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) region's average of 29.0%. The area's educational advantage is evident in various qualifications: Bachelor degrees are held by 28.1% of residents, postgraduate qualifications by 8.0%, and graduate diplomas by 4.0%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 31.5% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (19.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 7.8% in tertiary education, 6.9% in primary education, and 4.6% pursuing secondary education. The area's educational provision includes Yuluma Primary School and St Dominic's School, serving a total of 493 students. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas due to limited local school capacity (4.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.5).

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

In Innaloo, there are currently 52 active public transport stops operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 21 individual routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 6,434 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Innaloo is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 170 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 919 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 123 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Innaloo 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

Innaloo shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national figures. However, older, at-risk cohorts have higher rates. Private health cover is exceptionally high here, at approximately 62% (6,662 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.9%.

Nationally, it stands at 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 8.8% and 6.9% of residents respectively. 71.7% claim to be free of medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 73.0%. The area has 17.3% (1,846 people) aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Innaloo 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

Innaloo, surveyed in August 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets. 21.5% of its population spoke a language other than English at home, while 37.4% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 42.0% of Innaloo's population.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth. In terms of ancestry, English (26.9%), Australian (20.1%), and Other (10.8%) were the top three groups. Hungarian (0.5%) was notably overrepresented compared to the regional figure of 0.2%. South African representation stood at 1.0%, matching the regional percentage. Croatian, at 1.1%, also mirrored its regional counterpart of 1.1%.

Innaloo's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Innaloo's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Innaloo has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (22.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 17.2% to 18.5% of Innaloo's population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age cohort has declined from 24.2% to 22.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that Innaloo's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 78%, adding 467 residents to reach a total of 1,065. Senior residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 55% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.