Lamington (WA)

Lamington has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since February 2026, Lamington's population is estimated at around 2,198. This reflects an increase of 162 people (8.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,036 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,178, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional three validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,801 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lamington's 8.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 7.7%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth across all areas post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of Australia's regional areas is expected for Lamington. The suburb is expected to grow by 142 persons to reach 2,340 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 6.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis shows Lamington had approximately 6 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 34 homes were approved, with 1 more in FY-26 so far.

Each dwelling built resulted in an average of 2.1 new residents per year over those years. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $438,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. Compared to the Rest of WA, Lamington has 95.0% more development activity per person. However, construction activity has recently eased. Nationally, this is below average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New developments consist of 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, contrasting with the existing housing which is 96.0% houses. This shift reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles.

Lamington has around 545 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. By 2041, it's projected to grow by 138 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, benefiting buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Lamington has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

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

Lamington has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. Its unemployment rate is 0.7% and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 0.6% in the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,280 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.6% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Workforce participation in Lamington is 76.2%, compared to Rest of WA's 67.2%. Only 2.6% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents are mining, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Mining employs 2.6 times the regional level in Lamington, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs none of local workers, compared to Rest of WA's 9.3%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, with Census working population lower than resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.6% and labour force increased by 0.6%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment grow by 1.4%, labour force expand by 1.2%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lamington's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 12.2% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The suburb of Lamington had a median taxpayer income of $87,154 and an average income of $100,982 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is notably higher than the national figures, with Rest of WA's median income being $59,973 and average income at $74,392. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income could be approximately $95,538 and the average around $110,696, based on a 9.62% growth in wages since financial year 2023. Income data from Census 2021 indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Lamington all rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 97th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 32.1% of locals (705 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income category, which is similar to the metropolitan region's pattern at 31.1%. Notably, 46.9% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting areas of prosperity that contribute to robust local economic activity. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 89.3% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Lamington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Lamington, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.8% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. This is in contrast to Non-Metro WA's figures of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Lamington was 20.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.4% and rented ones at 29.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,560. The median weekly rent figure in Lamington was recorded at $370, compared to Non-Metro WA's $265. Nationally, Lamington's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Lamington features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.7% of all households, including 39.7% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.3%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 23.7% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 16.1% and the SA3 area's rate of 16.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 31.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Lamington has nine active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by one route, offering a total of 63 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 186 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, primarily using cars (93%). The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.8, higher than the regional average. Only 2.6% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census data, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Buses run an average of nine trips per day across all routes, equating to about seven weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Lamington demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (1,479 people), compared to 56.4% across Rest of WA and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 6.8 and 5.6% of residents respectively. Seventy-seven point five percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.3% across Rest of WA. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 7.5% of residents aged 65 and over (164 people), which is lower than the 19.2% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Lamington records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lamington's cultural diversity is comparable to the wider region's average. It has 83.8% citizens, 79.5% born in Australia, and 90.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, with 43.1%.

Islam is overrepresented at 1.3%, compared to 0.8% regionally. The top three ancestral groups are Australian (31.0%), English (25.8%), and Scottish (8.1%). Notably, Maori (2.1%) and New Zealand (1.2%) populations exceed regional averages of 1.0% and 0.9%, respectively. Croatian ancestry is also overrepresented at 1.2%.

Lamington's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Lamington's median age is 32 years, which is significantly younger than Rest of WA's 40 years and the national average of 38 years. The population aged 25-34 makes up 20.1%, compared to Rest of WA's percentage, while those aged 65-74 constitute 4.7%. This 25-34 age group concentration is higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between 2021 and the present, Lamington's median age has decreased by 1.3 years to 32 from a previous figure of 33. During this period, the 25-34 age group grew from 16.7% to 20.1%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 14.8% to 16.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.5% to 10.9%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 12.4% to 10.9%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in Lamington, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 27%, adding 118 residents to reach a total of 560. In contrast, both the 65-74 and 85+ age groups are expected to decrease in number.