Myaree

Population growth drivers in Myaree are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

According to ABS population updates evaluated for the surrounding region and validated new addresses identified by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Myaree has an estimated population of 3,004 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 899 people (42.7%) from the 2,105 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 2,998 calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data from June 2025 alongside 36 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. The suburb of Myaree has a population density of 2,161 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The growth of 42.7% since the 2021 census outperformed the national average (9.3%) and the SA3 region, positioning the suburb of Myaree as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 94.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas lacking this coverage and to project growth past 2032, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future demographic trends indicate that the suburb of Myaree will experience population growth above the national median, with the local population projected to rise by 385 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level data, showing an increase of 12.6% over the 16 years.

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

According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, the suburb of Myaree recorded an average of 28 new residential approvals annually, totaling roughly 140 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 25 approvals have been logged. With an average of 6.3 people moving to the suburb of Myaree for every new dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, demand outpaces supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average value of these new builds is $724,000, showing that developers are focusing on the higher-end premium market. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $3.7 million have been registered during this financial year, showing a quiet commercial development sector.

Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Myaree registers 84.0% more building approvals per capita, offering prospective buyers a wider selection. This rate is far higher than the national average, showing strong developer interest. The new building profile consists of 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% medium and high-density dwellings, preserving the suburban character of the suburb of Myaree with family homes. There are roughly 77 people for every dwelling approval, indicating a growing local market.

Looking forward, the suburb of Myaree is projected to add 379 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is expected to comfortably meet demand, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially driving population numbers above current projections.

Myaree has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning changes have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are expected to influence the area. The key developments include Fremantle to Murdoch and Cockburn Central Transport Capacity, Hug Homes, Westfield Booragoon Redevelopment, and the Booragoon Precinct Structure Plan Review, with details provided for the most relevant ones.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Myaree performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

The suburb of Myaree has a highly educated workforce with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.1%, and an estimated employment growth of 4.5% over the past year, according to compiled AreaSearch statistical data. As of March 2026, 1,675 local residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 3.1% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, and labor force participation is slightly lower than typical, standing at 67.5% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. Census records indicate a low WFH rate of 11.1%, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.

The primary employment sectors for residents of the suburb of Myaree are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area displays a strong specialization in education & training, with its employment share reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade is underrepresented at 7.1% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. With 2.2 jobs for every local worker at the time of the Census, the suburb of Myaree operates as a employment hub, drawing in commuting workers from neighboring areas.

According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw employment grow by 4.5% and the labor force expand by 4.6%, keeping the overall unemployment rate steady. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.0%, a labor force expansion of 2.5%, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide further context for future job demand in the suburb of Myaree. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local workforce profile to estimate future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these specific industry projections to the local employment mix suggests employment in the suburb of Myaree will rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to the latest postcode ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Myaree has a median taxpayer income of $54,864 and an average taxpayer income of $83,924. This is extremely high on a national scale, compared to a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $60,861 for the median and $93,097 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Myaree sat around the 63rd percentile nationally. The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 27.2% of residents (817 people), which is similar to the regional average of 32.0%. High-income earners are prominent, with 31.7% earning more than $3,000 per week, reflecting robust purchasing power. Residents retain 85.7% of their income after housing costs, and the SEIFA index ranks the suburb of Myaree in the 7th decile for income.

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

The dwelling profile in the suburb of Myaree at the latest Census consisted of 71.7% detached houses and 28.2% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings across the Perth metro area. Home ownership in the suburb of Myaree was high at 39.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 40.4% and rental properties accounting for 20.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, which is notably higher than the Perth metro median of $1,907. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to $350 in Perth metro. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Myaree are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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

Families make up 65.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 33.7%, couples without children at 20.4%, and single-parent households at 10.7%. Non-family households represent the remaining 34.8%, with single-person households at 32.4% and group shared households making up 2.5%. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Myaree places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The local educational profile is distinct, with university graduation rates among residents aged 15 and over reaching 36.3%, which is higher than both the Western Australian average of 27.9% and the SA4 regional average of 28.6%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 25.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Technical qualifications are also common, with 31.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (21.7%).

Engagement in education is high, with 27.6% of residents enrolled in a course of study. This is comprised of 9.1% in primary school, 8.3% in secondary school, and 5.3% in tertiary programs.

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

Public transport analysis lists 18 active transit stops in the suburb of Myaree, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,198 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 174 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb of Myaree is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 81%, followed by train travel at 8% and buses at 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per household, which is lower than the regional average. A low rate of 11.1% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.

Services run at an average frequency of 171 trips per day across all routes, which averages out to approximately 66 weekly trips per transit stop.

Health outcomes in Myaree are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Health metrics indicate below-average outcomes in the suburb of Myaree based on mortality and chronic illness rates studied by AreaSearch. While the rate of general medical conditions is typical, it rises above the national average in older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 61% of residents (1,818 people) holding cover.

The most common medical conditions reported locally are arthritis (8.0% of residents) and mental health conditions (7.4% of residents). Meanwhile, 66.5% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age residents are generally healthy with a low rate of chronic illness. The suburb of Myaree has 23.9% of its population aged 65 and over (717 people), which is higher than the Greater Perth proportion of 16.1%. Senior health presents challenges, although these outcomes rank lower nationally than the rest of the local demographic.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Myaree was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb of Myaree exhibits higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 13.4% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 28.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the main religion, followed by 49.5% of residents. The most notable statistical divergence is in the Other religious category, which represents 0.8% of the local population compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the top three groups in the suburb of Myaree are English (30.3% of the population), Australian (24.2%), and Irish (8.6%). There are also specific ethnic overrepresentations, including Welsh at 1.0% (compared to 0.7% regionally), Croatian at 1.4% (compared to 0.8%), and French at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).

Myaree's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age of 42 years in the suburb of Myaree is older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 85+ cohort is highly represented at 7.2% compared to Greater Perth, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 9.5%. Post-2021 Census updates show the 15 to 24 demographic grew from 11.3% to 13.8% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group rose from 8.2% to 10.0%. In contrast, the 85+ group fell from 9.5% to 7.2%, and the 0 to 4 group declined from 5.6% to 4.4%. Projections for 2041 point to significant demographic shifts in the suburb of Myaree. Leading these shifts, the 85+ group is expected to grow by 89% (an increase of 192 people), rising from 216 to 409. The combined 65+ cohorts will account for 78% of all population growth, indicating an aging local profile. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 demographics are projected to decline.