Kallaroo

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

According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, and fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Kallaroo had an estimated population of 6,009 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 704 residents (13.3%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 5,305 citizens. The calculation is based on a resident population of 6,005, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 33 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level means a density of 2,057 persons per square kilometer, which is greater than the typical density across areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The 13.3% expansion rate of the suburb of Kallaroo since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) as well as the SA3 territory, making it a regional growth leader. Population growth within the suburb of Kallaroo was majorly fueled by overseas migration, which made up about 69.0% of all population increases recently, though natural increase and interstate migration also recorded positive inflows.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and to project growth past 2032, AreaSearch uses cohort-specific growth rates published by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 figures). Looking at future demographic trends, population expansion for the suburb of Kallaroo is projected to exceed the median for Australian statistical areas, with the region expected to add 1,230 residents by 2041 under consolidated SA2-level forecasts, representing a 20.4% increase over the 16 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Kallaroo has averaged around 26 new dwelling approvals each year, totalling an estimated 134 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 4 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $550,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. There have also been $323,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature.

Relative to Greater Perth, construction activity per person in Kallaroo is 52.0% higher, giving buyers more options even though development volume has slowed down lately. Newly approved housing consists of 88.0% standalone houses and 12.0% medium-to-high density units, preserving the classic suburban feel with a focus on spacious family residences. There are roughly 283 residents for every dwelling approval, showing capacity for further expansion.

Demographic projections indicate Kallaroo will add 1,226 citizens by 2041 (calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building volumes do not increase, housing supply could fall behind population growth, which would likely heighten buyer competition and support price appreciation.

Kallaroo has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Ocean Reef Marina Residential Lots Stage 1, Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Westfield Whitford City Expansion, and Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Kallaroo has a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, and 3.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,396 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.3% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (68.0% compared to Greater Perth's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Jobs among local residents are heavily clustered in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The local labor market is particularly concentrated in education & training, showing a share 1.4 times the regional benchmark. On the other hand, transport, postal & warehousing represents only 2.6% of local workers compared to the regional average of 4.7%. Being a majorly residential neighborhood, local job opportunities appear limited when comparing the Census working population against the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 3.9% alongside labour force increasing by 4.1%, resulting in unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.0%, the labour force grew by 2.5%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Kallaroo. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kallaroo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in Kallaroo are higher than the national standard. The median taxpayer income in the area is $56,067 and the average income is $73,497, compared to $60,748 and $80,248 respectively in Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to a median of $62,195 and an average of $81,530 as of March 2026. Census records place household, family, and individual earnings in the area around the 67th percentile nationwide. Income distributions show that 25.1% of the population (1,508 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional trend of 32.0% in that bracket. A large cohort of high earners (35.7% making over $3,000/week) demonstrates robust financial capacity. Residents keep 87.1% of their earnings after paying for housing, showing strong discretionary spending power, and the area sits in the 8th decile for the SEIFA income index.

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

Dwelling structure within Kallaroo, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.9% houses and 12.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Kallaroo was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 44.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.4%) or rented (13.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $2,193, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $433, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Kallaroo's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kallaroo features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 79.4% of all households, comprising 37.5% couples with children, 32.7% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Perth average.

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

University qualifications in Kallaroo (32.6% of residents aged 15+) edge above the WA average (27.9%), suggesting competitive educational foundations within the broader context. Bachelor degrees lead at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (21.2%).

Enrollment rates in study are high, with 27.5% of the local population engaged in formal learning. This breaks down into 9.6% attending secondary school, 8.2% in primary school, and 5.2% pursuing higher education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 50 active transport stops operating within Kallaroo comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 5 individual routes, collectively providing 990 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 187 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 79%, with 14% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional average. A relatively low 12.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Across all transit routes, average service frequency is 141 trips per day, which translates to roughly 19 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.

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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Kallaroo, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups , and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~3,387 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions locally, affecting 8.9 and 6.9% of the population, while 71.2% of residents reported having no chronic health issues at all, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. The working-age population is exceptionally healthy, with a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 24.5% of the population (1,472 individuals), which is higher than the 16.1% average in Greater Perth. Senior citizens exhibit strong health outcomes, ranking similarly to the rest of the local population.

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

Kallaroo was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 9.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.9% born overseas. The main religion in Kallaroo was found to be Christianity, which makes up 56.0% of people in Kallaroo. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups in Kallaroo are English at 35.3% of the population (notably higher than the regional average of 28.0%), Australian at 20.0%, and Irish at 8.9%. Significant variations also occur in other ancestries: Welsh is overrepresented at 1.4% (compared to 0.7% regionally), South Australians account for 2.1% (compared to 1.0%), and New Zealanders make up 1.0% (compared to 0.8%).

Kallaroo hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age of 45 in Kallaroo is higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 (9.5%) than Greater Perth, but a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds (8.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 6.4% to 9.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 12.8% to 14.2%. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 group fell from 13.7% to 12.0%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.4% to 13.1%. Future estimates to 2041 indicate shifts in Kallaroo's age distribution, led by a 67% increase (380 people) in the 75 to 84 demographic, rising from 570 to 951. Over-65 age categories will represent 66% of net population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the suburb. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 will decrease in size.