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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Kallaroo is around 6,167, reflecting a 16.2% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 5,305. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 6,002 in Jun 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 2,112 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Kallaroo's growth exceeded both national (9.9%) and SA3 area averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data to estimate growth post-2032. By 2041, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation, with the suburb of Kallaroo expected to increase by 1,345 persons, reflecting a total increase of 17.6% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Kallaroo shows around 26 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 134 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.9 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds new supply. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $550,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

This financial year has seen $323,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Kallaroo exhibits 52.0% higher construction activity per person. Recent construction comprises 84.0% detached dwellings and 16.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. As of around 238 people per approval, Kallaroo reflects a transitioning market.

Looking ahead, AreaSearch projects Kallaroo to grow by 1,084 residents through to 2041, with development keeping reasonable pace with projected growth despite increasing buyer competition as the population expands.

Kallaroo has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting this region. Key projects include Ocean Reef Marina Residential Lots Stage 1, Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion, and Joondalup Private Hospital Expansion. The following details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Kallaroo performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Kallaroo has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025. Employment grew by 3.5% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of that date, 3,284 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.3% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Kallaroo lagged behind Greater Perth at 66.3%, compared to 71.6%. Census responses indicated that only 12.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Notably, education & training had a high concentration with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing had limited presence with 2.6% employment compared to the regional average of 4.7%. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, while the labour force grew by a similar rate, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% and the labour force grow by 3.0%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates Kallaroo's median income among taxpayers is $56,067, with an average of $73,497. This is higher than the national average, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kallaroo would be approximately $61,461 (median) and $80,567 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Kallaroo cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. Distribution data indicates 25.1% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, comprising 1,547 individuals. This pattern is also seen in the broader area where 32.0% occupy this income range. Economic strength is evident with 35.7% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. 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

Dwelling structure in Kallaroo, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.9% houses and 12.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kallaroo was 44.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.4% and rented ones at 13.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,193, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure in Kallaroo was $433, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Kallaroo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 aligns with the Greater Perth average.

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

Kallaroo residents aged 15+ with university qualifications (32.6%) exceed the Western Australian average (27.9%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.0% and certificates at 21.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes secondary education (9.6%), primary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (5.2%).

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

Analysis of public transport in Kallaroo shows that there are currently 50 operational transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by five individual routes which collectively facilitate 990 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent with residents typically located just 187 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport used by residents at 79%, while train usage stands at 14%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in Kallaroo, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages out to 141 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Kallaroo's health outcomes data shows excellent results based on AreaSearch's evaluation 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 high at approximately 56% of the total population, which amounts to around 3,476 people. This compares to 59.0% in Greater Perth. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.9 and 6.9% of residents respectively. A total of 71.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents display low chronic condition prevalence. Kallaroo has 25.0% of its population aged 65 and over (1,541 people), higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 9.5% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016. In terms of birthplace, 42.9% were born overseas by the same year. Christianity was the dominant religion in Kallaroo, comprising 56.0%.

However, Judaism's representation was notably higher at 0.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.3%. The top three ancestry groups were English (35.3%), Australian (20.0%), and Irish (8.9%). Other ethnicities with notable divergences included Welsh (1.4% vs regional 0.7%), South African (2.1% vs 1.0%), and New Zealand (1.0% vs 0.8%).

Kallaroo hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

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 proportion of residents aged 75-84 (9.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.6%). According to the 2021 Census, the age group of 75 to 84 years increased from 6.4% to 9.6%, while the 15 to 24 age group grew from 12.8% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group declined from 14.1% to 12.7% and the 45 to 54 age group decreased from 14.4% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kallaroo's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 62%, adding 364 people and reaching a total of 957 from the previous figure of 592. Notably, the combined age groups of 65+ will account for 70% of the total population growth, reflecting Kallaroo's aging demographic trend. In contrast, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.