Meadow Springs

Meadow Springs lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Meadow Springs' population is estimated at around 11,068 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,908 people (20.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,160 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 9,983, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest Education and Workforce (ERP) data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 168 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,277 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Meadow Springs' 20.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 3,130 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 27.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Meadow Springs averaged around 70 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 351 homes. So far in FY26, 69 approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 5.9 new residents arriving per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. Commercial approvals this financial year total $21.2 million, indicating moderate commercial development.

Meadow Springs has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person compared to Greater Perth, placing it among the 88th percentile nationally for building activity. All new construction in recent years has been detached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes. There are approximately 89 people per approval in Meadow Springs, reflecting its developing status.

Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects Meadow Springs to add 3014 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects that may impact this region. Notable ones are Lakelands Estate, Meadow Springs Residential Development, Gordon Road Train Station, and another project named Lakelands Estate. The following list details the projects likely to be most relevant:.

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The exceptional employment performance in Meadow Springs places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Meadow Springs has a balanced workforce consisting of white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate is 1.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 7.9% in the past year. As of June 2025, 5,192 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 58.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and mining, with a notable concentration in mining (1.6 times the regional average).

Professional & technical employment is limited at 4.4%, compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 7.9% while labour force grew by 7.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, labour force grow by 3.8%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% expansion in national employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Meadow Springs' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Meadow Springs' income level aligns with national averages according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Meadow Springs' median income among taxpayers is $48,558 and average income stands at $65,428, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $55,453 (median) and $74,719 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Meadow Springs, between the 30th and 44th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 32.3% of the population (3,574 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.0% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 44th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation, Meadow Springs' dwelling structure consisted of 87.8% houses and 12.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Meadow Springs stood at 25.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.4% and rented ones at 26.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with the Perth metro average, while the median weekly rent figure was $350, compared to Perth metro's $1,733 and $300 respectively. Nationally, Meadow Springs' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Meadow Springs has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.7% of all households, consisting of 35.4% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.3%, with lone person households at 21.2% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Meadow Springs aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 15.8%, substantially lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 11.3% and certificates make up 32.5%. Educational participation is high at 30.0%, including 11.7% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Meadow Springs has five schools with a combined enrollment of 3,440 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1010) with balanced educational opportunities. The schools include four primary and one K-12 institution. The area functions as an education hub with 31.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 15.2, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Meadow Springs has 46 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 724 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average being located 206 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 103 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Meadow Springs is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Meadow Springs faces significant health challenges.

Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but to a considerably higher degree among older cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53%, which is slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.7% and 8.2% of residents respectively. 68.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.6% across Greater Perth. As of 2016, 21.0% of Meadow Springs' population is aged 65 and over (2,324 people), which is lower than the 27.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Meadow Springs 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

Meadow Springs was found to have more cultural diversity than most local markets, with 11.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.0% born overseas. The predominant religion in Meadow Springs is Christianity, accounting for 47.4% of the population. However, Hinduism shows significant overrepresentation, comprising 1.5% of the population compared to 0.5% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups in Meadow Springs are English at 33.6%, Australian at 25.8%, and Scottish at 7.4%. Notably, certain ethnic groups have different representations: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.9% (vs regional 0.8%), Maori at 1.8% (vs 1.2%), and New Zealand at 1.3% (vs 1.0%).

Meadow Springs's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Meadow Springs is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Meadow Springs has a higher proportion of residents aged 85 and above (4.2%) but fewer people aged 25-34 (11.5%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the percentage of the population aged 55-64 has increased from 10.2% to 11.1%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 12.7% to 11.5%. By 2041, Meadow Springs' age composition is expected to shift notably. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 165%, reaching 1,230 from 464. This growth will be led by the demographic shift of those aged 65 and above, comprising 63% of projected population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age groups 0-4 and 5-14.