Kallaroo

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

As of November 2025, the population of Kallaroo is estimated to be around 5,998. This reflects an increase of 693 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,305. The latest estimated resident population (ERP) from AreaSearch, based on ABS data released in June 2024, is 5,985. This figure includes an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 2,054 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kallaroo's growth of 13.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (8.9%) and the national average.

Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers such as natural growth and interstate migration also 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 uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends project an above median growth for Australian statistical areas. By 2041, Kallaroo is expected to grow by 1,362 persons, reflecting a gain of 21.2% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Kallaroo when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Kallaroo averaged approximately 27 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 136 homes. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of around 3.9 new residents per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand exceeding supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new properties is approximately $550,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments.

In FY-26, there have been $252,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Kallaroo has 54.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice, although development activity has moderated recently. New development consists of 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location currently has approximately 265 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kallaroo is forecasted to gain around 1,274 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Kallaroo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Area's performance can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified one project that is likely to impact the area. Key projects include Ocean Reef Marina Residential Lots Stage 1, Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion, and Ocean Reef Marina. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The exceptional employment performance in Kallaroo places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Kallaroo's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%. This figure is based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 3,290 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.2% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Kallaroo was somewhat below standard at 62.8%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, the area has a particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 2.6% versus the regional average of 4.7%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 4.0%, labour force grew by 3.9%, and unemployment remained essentially unchanged in Kallaroo. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, the labour force grow by 3.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Kallaroo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Kallaroo's median income among taxpayers was $56,067 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $73,497 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated median income for Kallaroo as of September 2025 is approximately $64,029, with average income estimated at $83,934. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Kallaroo cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. In Kallaroo, 25.1% of the population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, comprising 1,505 individuals. This aligns with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.0% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners, 35.7%, have incomes above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout Kallaroo. After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Kallaroo, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.9% houses and 12.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Perth metro's 87.9% houses and 12.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kallaroo stood at 44.1%, with the rest either mortgaged (42.4%) or rented (13.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,193, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Kallaroo was $433, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Kallaroo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kallaroo features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.4% of all households, including 37.5% couples with children, 32.7% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

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

Kallaroo has a higher proportion of university-qualified residents aged 15 and above (32.6%) compared to the Western Australia average (27.9%). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills are also prevalent, with 34.2% of residents holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (21.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in secondary education, 8.2% in primary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education. Springfield Primary School serves Kallaroo, with an enrollment of 243 students as of the latest data. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with ICSEA score of 1061, indicating above-average socio-educational conditions. Secondary options are available in nearby areas due to limited local school capacity (4.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.7).

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

The analysis shows 51 active transport stops in Kallaroo, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together provide 988 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 188 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 141 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Kallaroo is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Kallaroo shows superior health outcomes, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 56% (~3,381 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Perth's 59.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.9%) and asthma (6.9%), while 71.2% report being completely free of medical ailments, similar to the Greater Perth average of 71.5%. Kallaroo has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.4% (1,463 people), compared to Greater Perth's 20.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Kallaroo are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Kallaroo 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

Kallaroo's population showed greater linguistic diversity than most local markets, with 9.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Born overseas, 42.9% of Kallaroo residents were not native Australians. Christianity dominated as the primary religion in Kallaroo, comprising 56.0%.

However, Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.2% versus 0.1%. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (35.3%), Australian (20.0%), and Irish (8.9%). Notable differences existed in Welsh (1.4% vs regional 1.1%), South African (2.1% vs 1.8%), and New Zealand (1.0% vs 0.9%) representations.

Kallaroo hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Kallaroo is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Kallaroo has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (12.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of the population aged 75-84 has increased from 6.4% to 8.9%, while the percentage of those aged 55-64 has decreased from 14.1% to 12.7%. The proportion of residents aged 45-54 has also dropped, from 14.4% to 13.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Kallaroo's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 82%, reaching 970 people from its current figure of 533. The combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 67% of total population growth, reflecting Kallaroo's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.