Lamington (WA)

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

As of Nov 2025, AreaSearch estimates Lamington's population at around 2,198, showing an increase of 162 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 2,036 for the area. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 2,178 based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and three additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,801 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lamington's growth rate of 8.0% since the 2021 census exceeds that of its SA3 area (7.7%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Demographic trends suggest a population increase just below Australia's regional median to 2041, with the area expected to grow by 148 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 6.3% 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 of ABS building approval numbers shows Lamington experienced approximately 6 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 34 homes were approved, with one more in FY-26 so far.

Each dwelling built resulted in an average of 2.1 new residents annually over the past five financial years. The average construction cost for new homes was $438,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. Compared to Rest of WA, Lamington had 96.0% more development activity per person. However, recent construction activity has eased and is below national average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New developments consisted equally of detached houses and townhouses/apartments, providing diverse entry options for buyers. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 96.0% houses) reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. Lamington has approximately 545 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area.

By 2041, it is projected to grow by 139 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, benefiting buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond projections.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. One notable project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include GreenView at Karlkurla, Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, and KCGM's planned 800-bed workers accommodation camp. The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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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 strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 0.7%, lower than the Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.7%. As of September 2025, 1,280 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% below the regional average and workforce participation at 74.6%, significantly higher than Rest of WA's 59.4%. Leading employment industries include mining, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Mining is particularly prominent, employing 2.6 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs none of local workers compared to Rest of WA's 9.3%.

Employment opportunities may be limited locally, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7% and labour force grew by 0.8%, 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. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Lamington has a median taxpayer income of $87,154 and an average income of $100,982, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, this is exceptionally high, contrasting with Rest of WA's median income of $59,973 and average income of $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $95,538 (median) and $110,696 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, 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, reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region where 31.1% similarly occupy this range. A significant 46.9% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 89.3% of their income, reflecting 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Lamington's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.2% houses and 3.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro WA's 82.9% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lamington was at 20.9%, similar to Non-Metro WA, 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 $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $370, compared to Non-Metro WA's $280. Nationally, Lamington's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, 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%, exceeding the SA4 region average of 16.1% and the SA3 area average of 16.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (31.3%).

Educational participation is high at 31.8%, comprising 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 seven active public transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with one route servicing all stops collectively providing 63 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 186 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages nine trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately nine weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Lamington's health outcomes show impressive results across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. As of 1,479 people surveyed, approximately 67% have private health cover, compared to Rest of WA's 63.6% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions in Lamington, affecting 6.8% and 5.6% of residents respectively.

A total of 77.5% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to Rest of WA's 74.9%. Lamington has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 7.8%, with 171 people, compared to Rest of WA's 9.2%. The health outcomes among seniors in Lamington are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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 aligns with the broader regional average, with 83.8% of its population being citizens and 79.5% born in Australia. English is spoken exclusively at home by 90.3%. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 43.1%, while Islam is slightly overrepresented at 1.3%, compared to 1.0% regionally.

The top three ancestral groups are Australian (31.0%), English (25.8%), and Scottish (8.1%). Notable differences exist in the representation of Maori (2.1% vs regional average of 3.3%), New Zealanders (1.2% vs 1.5%), and Croatians (1.2% vs 0.6%).

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

Lamington's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Rest of WA's 40 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 19.3% of Lamington's population, higher than Rest of WA, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 4.7%. Between 2021 and present, Lamington's median age has decreased by 1 year to 32 from 33. During this period, the 25-34 age group grew from 16.7% to 19.3%, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 14.8% to 16.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.5% to 11.2%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 12.4% to 11.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Lamington. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 31%, adding 130 residents to reach 555. In contrast, both the 75-84 and 65-74 age groups are expected to decrease in number.