Jolimont

Population growth drivers in Jolimont are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of the Jolimont statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 2,211 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 732 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,479 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,860 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 110 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,948 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Jolimont (SA2)'s growth of 49.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.7%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were 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 the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, a significant population increase is forecast for the Jolimont statistical area (Lv2), with an expected growth of 667 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 8.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Jolimont has experienced around 26 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 134 homes were approved, with a further 20 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 1.8 new residents arrive annually for each new home over these five years, suggesting balanced supply and demand dynamics.

The average construction value of new properties is around $515,000, indicating developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $18.2 million, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Jolimont exhibits 122.0% higher construction activity per capita, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New development comprises 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 55 people per approval, Jolimont reflects a developing area. Population forecasts indicate an addition of 196 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Jolimont has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are St John of God Subiaco Hospital Redevelopment, Jolie project, Salvado Road Medical Precinct, and Subiaco Arts Centre Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.7%, Jolimont has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Jolimont has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation and a low unemployment rate of 3.7%. As of September 2025815 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.3% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Jolimont lags at 51.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Professional & technical employment is particularly notable, with levels at 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employs only 5.6% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.9%, with a 4.0% employment decline, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. 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 suggest that while overall employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Jolimont's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.0% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Jolimont has one of the highest income levels in Australia, according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $53,147 and the average income stands at $85,500. For Greater Perth, these figures are $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Jolimont would be approximately $58,260 (median) and $93,725 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 67th percentile ($900 weekly), with household income at the 23rd percentile. Income distribution shows that 24.1% of residents (532 people) fall into the $400 - $799 bracket, contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. Economic stratification is evident, ranging from 33.1% in modest circumstances to 20.1% in high-earning categories. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Jolimont features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Jolimont, as per the latest Census, consisted of 27.4% houses and 72.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 37.1% houses and 62.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Jolimont was at 36.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.0% and rented ones at 41.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,178, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure in Jolimont was $300, lower than Perth metro's $390. Nationally, Jolimont's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 48.4% of all households, consisting of 13.4% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 4.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 51.6%, with lone person households at 48.9% and group households making up 2.8% of the total. The median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.1.

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

Jolimont's educational attainment is notably higher than regional benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 47.0% have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. The area's high proportion of university graduates positions it favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%.

Vocational pathways account for 24.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 12.5%. A significant 22.7% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.3% in tertiary education, 5.1% in primary education, and 4.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Jolimont has 11 active public transport stops. These are a mix of bus stops serviced by 4 different routes. Together, these routes provide 660 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated excellent, with residents typically located 144 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 94 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Jolimont is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows significant challenges in Jolimont, with high prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% (1,351 people), compared to 69.5% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.8% and 7.7% of residents respectively.

Conversely, 62.4% report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 74.5% in Greater Perth. Jolimont has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 38.6% (853 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Perth. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Jolimont's population showed higher cultural diversity compared to most nearby areas, with 16.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 32.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Jolimont, comprising 46.8% of its residents. Notably, Judaism was present at 0.6%, similar to Greater Perth's 0.6%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.2%), Australian (23.2%), and Irish (9.0%), each higher than regional averages. Specific ethnic groups with notable differences included French (1.2% vs region's 0.8%), South African (0.9% vs 0.7%), and Welsh (0.7% vs region's 0.7%).

Jolimont ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Jolimont has a median age of 52, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group comprises 15.7% of Jolimont's population, compared to Greater Perth's figure, while the 5-14 cohort makes up only 5.9%. This concentration in the 75-84 age group is notably higher than the national average of 6.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 10.3% to 8.7%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 13.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, Jolimont's age composition is projected to shift significantly. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 100%, reaching 443 people from its current figure of 221. This growth will be driven solely by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 55-64 age cohorts.