Mount Nasura

An assessment of population growth drivers in Mount Nasura reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates, the estimated population of Mount Nasura as of November 2025 is around 3,276. This reflects an increase of 279 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,997. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,259 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,174 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Nasura's growth of 9.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 54.0% 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 by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Mount Nasura, with the suburb expected to grow by 578 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 17.0% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Mount Nasura recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Mount Nasura experienced approximately 9 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 48 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved in FY-26.

This results in an average of 4.7 new residents per year arriving for each dwelling constructed over the past five financial years. The demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $324,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Nasura shows substantially reduced construction activity, with 72.0% fewer approvals per person. This scarcity of new properties usually strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

The area's development has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, sustaining its suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Mount Nasura has approximately 403 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Future projections show the location adding 558 residents by 2041, potentially leading to housing supply not keeping pace with population growth if current development rates continue, which could increase buyer competition and support stronger price growth.

Mount Nasura has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects are Morgan Park Redevelopment, Armadale Strategic Metropolitan Centre Redevelopment, Forrestdale Business Park, and Champion Drive Precinct. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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The labour market in Mount Nasura demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Mount Nasura has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.5% as of June 2025, which is 0.4 percentage points lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.2%. Workforce participation in Mount Nasura was somewhat below standard at 62.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

However, accommodation & food services were under-represented with only 3.8% of the workforce, compared to 6.8% in Greater Perth. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, while the labour force grew by 3.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 3.7%, the labour force grew by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Nasura's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Mount Nasura had a median taxpayer income of $45,921 and an average income of $53,882. Nationally, the averages were $58,380 (median) and $78,020 (average) in Greater Perth. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $52,442 (median) and $61,533 (average), based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census ranks Mount Nasura's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 43rd and 50th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 33.2% of residents (1,087 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, consistent with regional trends showing 32.0% in the same bracket. After housing costs, 86.3% of income remains for other expenses. Mount Nasura's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Mount Nasura's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.5% houses and 3.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Perth metro's figures of 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Nasura stood at 38.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.2% and rented ones at 11.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,750. The median weekly rent figure in Mount Nasura was $345, compared to Perth metro's $305. Nationally, Mount Nasura's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Mount Nasura features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 78.2% of all households, including 29.8% couples with children, 37.0% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.8%, with lone person households at 19.1% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Mount Nasura shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 19.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (30.4%). Educational participation is high at 25.2%, including primary education (8.4%), secondary education (7.1%), and tertiary education (4.1%).

Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Mount Nasura has 12 active public transport stops. These are served by buses operating along three routes. Weekly, these routes provide a total of 357 passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents on average located 425 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 51 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mount Nasura is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Mount Nasura faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 49% of the total population (1,592 people), compared to 53.3% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.1 and 8.7% of residents respectively, while 65.7% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.1% across Greater Perth.

As of 2021, the area has 23.7% of residents aged 65 and over (776 people), which is higher than the 12.8% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Mount Nasura 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

Mount Nasura, surveyed in June 2021, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local markets, with 10.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home. In terms of birthplace, 34.8% of Mount Nasura's population was born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 48.4% of people in Mount Nasura.

Islam was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 1.1% versus 3.1%. The top three ancestry groups were English (35.2%, regional average: 27.9%), Australian (21.5%) and Scottish (8.8%). Notably, Dutch (4.0% vs regional 2.4%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.6%) and South African (0.6% vs 1.0%) groups were overrepresented in Mount Nasura.

Mount Nasura hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Mount Nasura's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 12.8%, higher than Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 10.0%. Post-2021 Census, the 85+ age group increased from 1.8% to 3.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort decreased from 12.6% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant shifts in Mount Nasura's age profile. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 147%, reaching 243 from 98. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 70% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.