Joondalup

Joondalup is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population for the Joondalup statistical area (Lv2) is around 10,249. This reflects an increase of 1,056 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,193. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,211 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of an additional 31 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 959 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Joondalup (SA2) showed an 11.5% growth rate from 2021 to November 2025, exceeding the national average of 9.7%. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data) for areas not covered. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Joondalup (SA2) is expected to grow by 548 persons to reach a total population of 10,797 by 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 4.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Joondalup has seen approximately 14 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 72 homes. As of FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, 9.4 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates that demand is outpacing supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new properties in Joondalup is $421,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, there have been $44.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Perth, Joondalup has significantly less development activity, which is 53.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction can reinforce demand and pricing for existing homes. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

Developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. Joondalup has around 874 people per approval, reflecting its mature and established status. Looking ahead, Joondalup is expected to grow by approximately 490 residents through to 2041, with development keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Joondalup 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 a total of 32 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Joondalup Private Hospital Expansion (Private Component), Joondalup Private Hospital Expansion, Joondalup Health Campus Development Stage 2, and Boas Place Joondalup City Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Joondalup demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Joondalup has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.3% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the past year.

There were 6,175 residents in work at this time, while the unemployment rate was 0.4% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents comprised health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Professional & technical employed just 6.4% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. There was one worker 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. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.9% while labour force increased by 3.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Joondalup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Joondalup had an above average income level according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $56,749 and the average income stood at $73,026. These figures compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 respectively. Based on a 9.62% growth in wages since financial year 2023, current estimates for Joondalup would be approximately $62,208 (median) and $80,051 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Joondalup ranked modestly, between the 46th and 52nd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis showed that the largest segment comprised 33.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,382 residents), which was consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.0% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 83.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 46th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Joondalup's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 56.9% houses and 43.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Joondalup stood at 24.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.6% and rented ones at 41.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Joondalup was $360, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Joondalup's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Joondalup features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.9% of all households, including 23.7% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.1%, with lone person households at 29.0% and group households comprising 6.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Joondalup exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

University qualification levels in Joondalup are at 28.3%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, held by 19.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 38.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (25.4%). Educational participation is high in Joondalup, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in tertiary education, 7.2% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

Joondalup has 89 active public transport stops operating, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 41 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,248 weekly passenger trips. The city's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 176 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 606 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop.

Joondalup's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Joondalup's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts being fairly standard. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (5,758 people), compared to 60.2% across Greater Perth.

Mental health issues are the most common medical condition in the area, impacting 10.4% of residents, followed by asthma at 7.0%. A total of 68.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.5% across Greater Perth. The area has 19.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,988 people), which is broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Joondalup 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

Joondalup has high cultural diversity, with 17.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 48.4% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 44.1%. Islam is overrepresented at 2.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.9%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (33.6%), Australian (17.5%), and Other (11.3%). South African (1.6% vs regional 1.8%), Welsh (1.0% vs 1.1%), and Polish (1.1% vs 0.9%) are notably overrepresented.

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

The median age in Joondalup is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 15-24 age group is over-represented at 16.0% compared to the Greater Perth average, while the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 8.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 65-74 age group has grown from 9.8% to 11.0% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 13.8% to 12.2%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 12.4% to 11.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Joondalup, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 84% (from 584 to 1,072 people). Residents aged 65 and older will represent 95% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 0-4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.