Jandakot

Jandakot has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Feb 2026, the population of Jandakot is estimated at around 2,787, reflecting an increase of 254 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,533. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,720 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is approximately 172 persons per square kilometer. Jandakot's growth rate of 10.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Overseas migration contributed around 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors. 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, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of national statistical areas, with Jandakot expected to grow by 255 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 7.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Jandakot when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Jandakot shows around 9 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 47 homes. As of FY-26, 63 approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes is $534,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY-26, $37.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, Jandakot has 63.0% lower building activity per person, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to the scarcity of new homes. However, building activity has accelerated recently. This is below national average, likely due to the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining Jandakot's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The location has approximately 126 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Jandakot is forecasted to gain 201 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include ASCEND Industrial Estate at Jandakot Airport, Cockburn Wetlands Precinct Redevelopment, Treeby Village, and Perth Surf Park. The following list details those most relevant.

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Jandakot ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Jandakot has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.3% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of this date, 1,670 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was at 74.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Census responses indicated that 9.6% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, education & training had an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food was under-represented with only 4.6% of Jandakot's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 6.8%. There were 4.0 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8% and labour force increased by 4.3%, resulting in a rise of 0.5 percentage points in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Jandakot. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Jandakot's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account 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 data for financial year 2023 shows Jandakot's median income is $61,651 and average income is $73,587. Perth's median income is $60,748 with an average of $80,248. By September 2025, estimated incomes are around $67,582 (median) and $80,666 (average), based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census ranks Jandakot's household incomes at the 85th percentile ($2,349 weekly). Income distribution shows 32.1% of residents earn $1,500 - $2,999 weekly. High-income households (earning over $3,000 weekly) make up 38.3%, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Jandakot is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Jandakot, as per the latest Census evaluation, 98.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is in contrast to Perth metropolitan area's figures of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jandakot stood at 41.0%, with mortgaged properties at 46.6% and rented ones at 12.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Jandakot was recorded at $445, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Jandakot's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.7% of all households, including 42.5% couples with children, 32.3% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.3%, with lone person households at 14.1% and group households making up 1.3%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Jandakot places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

University qualification levels in Jandakot stand at 28.0%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common, held by 18.9% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 36.7% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (23.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, broken down into secondary education (8.6%), primary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (5.7%).

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

Public transport analysis shows 17 active transport stops operating within Jandakot, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are served by 6 individual routes, collectively providing 1046 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 523 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 86%, with 9% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions, only 9.6% of residents work from home. Service frequency averages 149 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 61 weekly trips per individual stop.

Jandakot's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Jandakot's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~1,572 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.8 and 6.2% of residents respectively. Notably, 72.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents show low chronic condition prevalence. As of the latest data (2021), Jandakot has 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over (582 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Jandakot, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 16.6% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 37.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 56.6% of Jandakot's population in the June 2016 census. Buddhism, however, showed an overrepresentation with 3.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 2.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.5%), Australian (21.6%), and Other (9.6%). Notably, South African descent was overrepresented at 2.9% in Jandakot versus 1.0% regionally, Polish at 1.1% versus 0.7%, and Italian at 5.4% versus 4.2%.

Jandakot hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Jandakot's median age is 44, exceeding Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 12.0%, compared to Greater Perth's figure, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 12.2%. Post the 2021 Census, the median age decreased by 1.3 years to 44 due to younger residents. The 75 to 84 age group grew from 4.9% to 7.2%, and the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 10.4% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 15.4% to 12.4%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 15.1% to 12.6%. By 2041, Jandakot's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 160%, adding 75 residents to reach 123. Those aged 65 and above are set to comprise 61% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, both the 35-44 and 65-74 age groups are expected to decrease in number.