Kenwick

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

Kenwick's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 6,521 people. This figure reflects a growth of 837 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,684. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 6,459, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 660 persons per square kilometer. Kenwick's growth rate of 14.7% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 and post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends project an above median growth for Australian statistical areas. The suburb of Kenwick is expected to expand by 953 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 12.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Kenwick among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Kenwick has had approximately 31 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 155 homes. In FY26 so far, there have been 19 approvals. Each year, an average of 4.6 new residents arrives per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. This results in demand exceeding supply, driving price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $286,000, which is below regional levels. In FY26, Kenwick has registered $14.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady investment activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Kenwick has 13.0% more development per person over the past five years, maintaining buyer options while sustaining property demand. New developments consist of 73.0% standalone homes and 27.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving low density with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers, marking a significant shift from existing patterns which are currently 98.0% houses.

Kenwick reflects a developing area with around 190 people per approval. Future projections estimate Kenwick to add 828 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-suited to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Kenwick has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects that could impact the region. Notable projects include CDC Maddington Data Centre Campus, Principal Shared Paths - Bickley Road, Central Maddington Outline Development Plan, and Maddington Central Redevelopment. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment drivers in Kenwick are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Kenwick has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 7.6% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by an estimated 3.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 3,187 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was 61.0%, lower than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area has a particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level. However, education & training has limited presence, with only 5.4% of employment compared to the regional average of 9.2%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9%, labour force increased by 3.5%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7%, labour force expand by 3.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kenwick's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Kenwick's median income is $48,887 and average income is $57,219. This is below Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,829 (median) and $65,344 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Kenwick's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 25th and 31st percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 33.2% of locals (2,164 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the metropolitan region at 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Kenwick, with only 82.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 29th percentile.

Kenwick is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kenwick's dwelling structure, as evaluated in the latest Census, consisted of 98.2% houses and 1.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Perth metro had 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kenwick stood at 25.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.6% and rented ones at 29.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Perth metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Kenwick was $300, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Kenwick's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 69.9% of all households, including 35.3% couples with children, 20.6% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.1%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Kenwick fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 18.6%, substantially lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (25.7%). Educational participation is high at 31.0%, with 11.3% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Kenwick has 4 schools with a combined enrollment of 1,566 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 986) with balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 24.0 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 13.9, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Kenwick has 30 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus routes. These are covered by five individual routes, offering a total of 1,678 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 345 meters to the nearest one.

The service frequency is 239 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 55 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Kenwick is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Kenwick exhibits above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, although this is higher than the national average when considering older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 50% of Kenwick's total population (~3,255 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.1% and 6.9% of residents respectively. 72.2% of Kenwick's residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.3% across Greater Perth. The area has 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (912 people), requiring more attention than the broader population.

Kenwick is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kenwick's cultural diversity is notable, with 40.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 44.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kenwick, comprising 46.8% of its population. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 8.6% versus 11.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (25.1%), English (21.6%), and Australian (18.3%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Filipino at 3.4% (versus 2.9% regionally), Maori at 1.3% (versus 1.0%), and Korean at 0.6% (versus 0.5%).

Kenwick's population is younger than the national pattern

Kenwick's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group constitutes 13.4% of Kenwick's population compared to Greater Perth, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 7.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.3% to 5.1% of Kenwick's population. Conversely, the 0-4 cohort has declined from 7.3% to 6.5%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes for Kenwick's population. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to increase substantially by 224 people (67%), rising from 332 to 557. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts.