Lesmurdie

Lesmurdie is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Lesmurdie is around 8,794, reflecting a 381-person increase (4.5%) since the 2021 Census figure of 8,413. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 8,731 residents following analysis of ABS' ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of six new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 636 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of Lesmurdie's recent population gains. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and growth rates by age cohort from the ABS' Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate post-2032 population trends.

By 2041, Lesmurdie's population is projected to increase by 642 persons, an 8.2% rise over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Lesmurdie averaged around 7 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 39 homes. In FY26 so far, 12 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 6.6 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed. This supply lagged demand, suggesting heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties were constructed at an average value of $448,000, indicating focus on the premium market with high-end developments. Commercial approvals totalled $4.9 million in FY26, reflecting Lesmurdie's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Lesmurdie had 77.0% fewer construction approvals per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. Nationally, activity was lower, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints.

All new constructions were standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count of 1473 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. AreaSearch forecasts Lesmurdie will gain 720 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Lesmurdie has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Eleven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Lesmurdie Village Shopping Centre Refurbishment and Childcare Expansion, Wattle Brook Private Estate, Willow Lakes Estate Cell 9 Wattle Grove Upgrades, and Kalamunda Central Masterplan & Town Square. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Lesmurdie significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Lesmurdie has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.2%. As of September 2025, 4708 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was 66.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, 9.8% of residents worked from home in Lesmurdie. Key industries for employment were education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. Education & training had an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance was under-represented at 11.5%.

Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2% and labour force by 1.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lesmurdie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Lesmurdie shows a median taxpayer income of $56,239 and an average income of $78,768 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is high nationally compared to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,649 for the median and $86,345 for the average as of September 2025. According to figures from the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 71st percentile with a weekly income of $2,083, while personal income sits at the 50th percentile. Income analysis shows that 29.1% of residents fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket (2,559 people), similar to regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Lesmurdie demonstrates considerable affluence with 32.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Lesmurdie is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Lesmurdie's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.8% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lesmurdie stood at 43.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (46.6%) or rented (9.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Lesmurdie was $350, matching Perth metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Lesmurdie's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 80.3% of all households, including 40.3% couples with children, 30.4% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.7%, with lone person households at 18.6% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 28.0%, exceeding the SA3 area average of 22.5%. This reflects the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (25.7%). Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in secondary education, 10.0% in primary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Lesmurdie has 74 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by seven different routes that collectively facilitate 541 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents typically residing 321 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode of transportation at 90%. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 77 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Lesmurdie's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Lesmurdie.

AreaSearch assessed mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, finding low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population, near the nation's average for older, at risk cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high, with approximately 58% of the total population (5,141 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.2 and 7.2% of residents respectively. 68.9% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Lesmurdie has 22.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,969 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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

Lesmurdie's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 7.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 27.9% born overseas. The predominant religion in Lesmurdie is Christianity, accounting for 52.5% of the population, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups in Lesmurdie are English (32.1%), Australian (24.9%), and Irish (8.3%).

Notably, Dutch ethnicity is overrepresented at 2.5%, compared to 1.5% regionally, while South African and Russian ethnicities have representation of 1.0% and 0.5%, respectively, with no significant difference from regional figures.

Lesmurdie hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Lesmurdie's median age is 44, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group makes up 8.6% of Lesmurdie's population, compared to Greater Perth's percentage. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group represents 6.9%, which is less prevalent than in Greater Perth. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.2% to 15.1%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 12.0% to 10.6%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 14.6% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Lesmurdie's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 97%, reaching 553 people from 281. This growth is led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 71% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.