Landsdale

Landsdale lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the suburb of Landsdale's estimated population was around 17,875 as of Feb 2026. This reflected an increase of 2,474 people (16.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,401. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 17,674 following examination of ABS data released in June 2024 and an additional 218 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 2,671 persons per square kilometer, placing Landsdale in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Landsdale's growth exceeded the national average (9.9%) since the 2021 census. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 44.0% 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, growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used. Looking ahead, above median population growth is projected for Landsdale, with an expected increase of 4,172 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 21.2% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Landsdale was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Landsdale recorded around 118 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 590 homes. So far in FY-26, 29 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.4 new residents per year arrived per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. Demand significantly exceeded new supply during this period.

New homes were built at an average expected construction cost value of $458,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, there have been $6.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Landsdale shows approximately 67% of the construction activity per person and places among the 67th percentile of areas assessed nationally.

New development consists of 99.0% detached houses and 1.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 206 people per dwelling approval, Landsdale shows characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Landsdale is expected to grow by 3,798 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Landsdale has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Twenty-one projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly, with local infrastructure changes influencing performance greatly. Notable projects include Evida Darch, Gnangara Road Realignment and Upgrade, East Wanneroo Cell 9 (East Landsdale) Local Structure Plan, and East Landsdale Precinct - Madeley Release Area. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Landsdale ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Landsdale has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% as of an unspecified date, with estimated employment growth of 3.9% over the preceding year. As of September 2025, 10,570 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was notably high at 80.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 7.1% of residents worked from home as of this date. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade had a particularly strong presence with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while education & training had limited presence at 7.3%, compared to the regional average of 9.2%.

Employment levels increased by 3.9% and labour force grew by 3.8% during the year to September 2025, leading to a slight decrease in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Landsdale's employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Landsdale has a median taxpayer income of $64,528 and an average income of $78,188 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is higher than the national average, with Greater Perth's median income being $60,748 and average income $80,248. By September 2025, estimates based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth suggest median incomes could reach approximately $70,736 and averages around $85,710. Census data indicates that Landsdale's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 74th and 89th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 per week dominates with 40.5% of residents (7,239 people), which is similar to the regional proportion of 32.0%. A substantial 35.3% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in Landsdale. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, but despite this, disposable income ranks at the 87th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

In Landsdale, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Perth metro's figures of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Landsdale stood at 19.3%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 69.3% and rented properties making up 11.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, significantly higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Landsdale was recorded at $450, compared to Perth metro's figure of $350. Nationally, Landsdale's mortgage repayments were notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 88.7% of all households, including 57.5% couples with children, 20.8% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 11.3%, with lone person households at 10.0% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 27.1% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 19.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.7% while certificates make up 23.2%.

Educational participation is high at 32.7%, including 12.4% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Landsdale has 74 active public transport stops, all of which are bus routes. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 1,113 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as good, with residents typically located 214 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Landsdale being primarily residential. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 86%, while train usage accounts for 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 7.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 159 trips per day, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Landsdale's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Landsdale.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~10,410 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.1 and 5.5% of residents respectively. A total of 79.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. As of October 2021, the area had 9.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,644 people), which was lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Landsdale has high cultural diversity, with 40.9% of its population born overseas and 38.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Landsdale, accounting for 45.7% of people. Hinduism, at 9.6%, is significantly higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (19.6%), Australian (17.8%), and Other (17.8%). English and Australian are below regional averages, while Other is above. Notably, Macedonian (2.5%) and South African (1.4%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.4% and 1.0%, respectively. Vietnamese, at 4.1%, is also higher than the regional average of 0.8%.

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

Landsdale's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Landsdale has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 65-74 has grown from 4.7% to 6.2%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 14.7% to 11.4%, and the percentage of those aged 0-4 has dropped from 8.6% to 7.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Landsdale. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 46%, adding 1,076 residents to reach a total of 3,436. Meanwhile, the number of residents aged 35-44 is expected to decrease by 208.