Lockridge

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

Lockridge's population is estimated at approximately 3,738 as of May 2026, according to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses tracked by AreaSearch after the Census. This represents a rise of 416 residents (12.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,322 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident count of 3,725 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release plus an additional 32 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With these figures, the suburb's density stands at 2,542 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quarter of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. The expansion rate of 12.5% since the 2021 census outperformed the country's average of 9.3%, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this growth was interstate migration, accounting for roughly 39.0% of the total demographic expansion, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively.

For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia forecasts published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. In cases where SA2 figures are missing, and to project trends past 2032, growth rates for specific age cohorts are sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Future demographic patterns suggest a major population surge ranking in the top national quartile, with the locality projected to add 1,005 residents by 2041 under combined SA2 data, representing a total expansion of 26.5% over the 16 years.

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

Lockridge has maintained an average of approximately 40 new home approvals annually based on AreaSearch's allocation of ABS building statistics, with an estimated 204 dwellings approved across the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 8 recorded during FY-26 so far. Over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the ratio of incoming residents to new builds stood at 1.2 people per year for each completed home, indicating a balanced market with steady conditions, though this has risen to 9 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, pointing to heightened demand and possible supply shortages. The average construction cost of new residential projects is $518,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end market with premium builds. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $5.7 million this financial year, suggesting a modest focus on non-residential development.

Per capita building rates in Lockridge mirror those of Greater Perth, reinforcing local market equilibrium in line with metropolitan trends. This volume of building is notably higher than the national standard, highlighting strong developer interest. Recent completions consist of 92.0% separate houses and 8.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density residential environment focused on spacious family homes. The ratio of 528 people for each approved dwelling reflects a mature real estate market.

Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, future forecasts indicate Lockridge will gain 992 residents by 2041. Ongoing building volumes appear to align well with incoming demand, supporting steady conditions without generating significant upward pressure on prices.

Lockridge has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional outcomes. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence this locality. Relevant developments include Cedar Woods' Bushmead Estate, St Relic - Caversham, the Bennett Springs East Structure Plan, and Sandgroves Estate - Caversham, with details provided on those of primary interest.

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The labour market performance in Lockridge lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

According to AreaSearch's regional data aggregation, Lockridge features a diverse job market split between professional and manual roles, with significant representation in community services, a jobless rate of 10.1%, and a yearly jobs increase estimated at 2.0%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,769, while the unemployment rate of 5.9% was 4.2% above Greater Perth's level, indicating potential for improvement. The labor participation rate of 65.2% is below the metropolitan standard of 70.2%. Census figures show a minor 4.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this period was affected by COVID-19 restrictions.

The primary employment sectors for local workers are healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community exhibits a strong concentration in manufacturing, where its share of employment is 1.5 times that of the broader region. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing only 3.8% of the local workforce compared to 8.2% across Greater Perth. The discrepancy between local workers and locally available positions indicates that this mostly residential suburb provides few local employment options.

AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader area shows that over the 12-month period, the number of employed residents rose by 2.0% while the workforce expanded by 2.4%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw jobs grow by 2.0%, the labor force expand by 2.5%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future employment demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Mapping these sector-specific forecasts to the local occupational mix suggests employment for residents could rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The most recent ATO statistics at the postcode level for financial year 2023 show that household earnings in Lockridge are below the national average, with a median of $43,122 and an average of $51,329. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 would be roughly $47,835 for the median and $56,939 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in Lockridge between the 10th and 13th percentiles nationwide. The statistics indicate that 31.5% of the population, or 1,177 people, earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the metropolitan average where 32.0% fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining just 82.0% of their income, which ranks in the 13th percentile.

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

At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Lockridge consisted of 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% alternative housing styles like townhouses and apartments, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative styles across the Perth metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in the suburb lagged the metropolitan average, sitting at 25.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (42.5%) or renting (32.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was lower than the Perth metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent was $280, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.

Lockridge features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Families make up 63.7% of all households in the area, consisting of 23.4% couples with children, 19.4% couples without children, and 18.7% single parents. The remaining 36.3% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 32.5% and group share houses at 3.3%. The median household size of 2.4 persons is slightly below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Lockridge faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The suburb displays lower rates of tertiary education, with 15.9% of residents holding a university degree compared to the national average of 30.4%, highlighting potential areas for educational support programs. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Practical and vocational qualifications are widely held, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 27.2%.

Engagement in learning is strong, with 30.2% of the local population enrolled in an educational program. This comprises 11.6% attending primary schools, 8.6% in high schools, and 3.5% enrolled in higher education.

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

Public transport options in Lockridge include 31 active passenger stops served by bus networks. These stops accommodate 4 distinct routes, delivering a combined total of 1,189 passenger journeys each week. Local access is highly convenient, with homes situated an average of 160 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, leading most workers to travel elsewhere for employment; private vehicles remain the primary transit choice for 81% of commuters, while 10% travel by train and 5% use the bus. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.2 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan standard. A small share of the workforce, 4.7%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time.

Services run at an average frequency of 169 trips per day across all routes, representing approximately 38 weekly services per individual stop.

Health performance in Lockridge is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Health assessments indicate notable difficulties in Lockridge, based on AreaSearch's analysis of mortality and chronic disease trends which affect both younger and older residents, alongside a low rate of private health insurance, which covers approximately 48% of the population, or about 1,778 individuals. This is lower than the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent health diagnoses among residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 9.9% and 8.6% of the population respectively, while 65.6% of residents reported having no chronic conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. The working-age demographic shows elevated rates of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.3% of the community, totaling 646 individuals, which exceeds the Greater Perth level of 16.1%. Senior health outcomes show some difficulties, with national standings generally matching those of the broader population.

Lockridge was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lockridge shows a higher level of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 26.9% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 34.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.4% of the population. Buddhist residents show the most notable relative concentration, making up 4.1% of the community compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

Looking at ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplace, the main ancestries are English at 25.0%, Australian at 20.1%, and Other at 13.3%. Some smaller ethnic backgrounds show notable concentrations compared to the wider region: Serbian ancestry is represented at 1.2% in Lockridge compared to 0.3% regionally, Vietnamese at 2.6% compared to 0.8%, and Maori at 1.2% compared to 0.9%.

Lockridge's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age of 38 years in Lockridge aligns closely with the Greater Perth average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Lockridge has a larger share of children aged 5 - 14 at 14.9%, but fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 at 10.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 grew from 13.7% to 14.9%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 13.4% to 10.5%, and the group aged 0 to 4 fell from 5.6% to 4.4%. Projections to 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 38% or 196 individuals, rising from 523 to 720, while the 35 to 44 cohort is projected to remain stable with 0% growth, adding only 2 residents.