Osborne Park

Population growth drivers in Osborne Park are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Osborne Park is estimated to have a population of 5,137 residents as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS figures and newly verified addresses by AreaSearch since the Census. When compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 4,463 residents, this represents an addition of 674 people (15.1%). The update draws on a resident population of 5,120 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside 55 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 1,035 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical results across locations analyzed by AreaSearch. With a 15.1% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the suburb of Osborne Park outpaced the national growth level (9.3%) and the broader SA3 region to establish itself as a local growth leader. The expansion was largely propelled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for approximately 76.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized for SA2 zones. For locations lacking this data and to project trends beyond 2032, growth rates by age cohort from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied. Looking at future demographic shifts, the suburb of Osborne Park is projected to achieve population growth exceeding the national statistical area median, adding 672 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, which translates to a total increase of 12.8% over the 16 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Osborne Park when compared nationally

Data on ABS building approvals shows the suburb of Osborne Park averages roughly 18 dwelling approvals annually, with a total of 92 residential properties approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), and 24 recorded for the current FY-26. Because approximately 6 new residents arrived per completed home over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is falling behind demand, which typically intensifies buyer competition and drives up prices. Newly approved residences carry an average estimated construction cost of $435,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $54.5 million during this financial year, showing strong commercial momentum.

Per capita, the suburb of Osborne Park has 11.0% less new development than Greater Perth, placing it in the 60th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide. New projects consist of 38.0% standalone houses and 62.0% multi-dwelling options such as apartments and townhomes. This emphasis on higher-density options offers entry-level options and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. However, builders are creating a higher proportion of detached homes than the historical local mix suggests (which stood at 18.0% at the Census), highlighting sustained demand for single-family residences despite densification trends. The market is transitioning, currently averaging 253 people per approved dwelling.

Projections indicate that the suburb of Osborne Park will add 655 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. While local building activity is progressing at a reasonable rate relative to this projected growth, buyers might experience growing competition as the population rises.

Osborne Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Infrastructure updates, major development projects, and zoning amendments are significant drivers of local growth. A total of 19 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the suburb of Osborne Park. Major projects of note include the Coolbinia Residential Development, the Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade, the Stirling City Centre Development, and the Underground Power Conversion Project.

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Osborne Park ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

The suburb of Osborne Park possesses a highly educated labor force with a strong footprint in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of 2.9% and an estimated job growth rate of 3.7% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 3,534 working residents. The local unemployment rate sits 1.3% lower than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, and labor force participation is exceptionally high at 78.7% compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. Census records indicate that a low 4.9% of residents worked from home, although these figures may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

Local employment is heavily represented in healthcare & social assistance, retail, and accommodation & food services. The suburb of Osborne Park shows a distinct concentration in administrative & support services, where its employment share is 2.2 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, mining plays a minor role, accounting for 4.6% of employment compared to 7.0% across the region. With 6.1 jobs for every working resident at the time of the Census, the suburb of Osborne Park acts as a major employment center, importing workers from surrounding areas to fill its surplus of positions.

Based on compiled SALM and ABS statistics, during the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.7% and the labor force expanded by 4.3%, which led to an increase of 0.5 percentage points in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% rise in employment, a 2.5% increase in the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate prospective demand trends for the suburb of Osborne Park. These five and ten-year national outlooks have been aligned with the local industry profile. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections against the employment structure of the suburb of Osborne Park suggests local employment could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Osborne Park has a very high income profile compared to national benchmarks, with the latest ATO postcode statistics for the financial year 2023 showing a median income of $60,914 and an average of $76,698. This compares to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, March 2026 income levels are estimated at approximately $67,572 for the median and $85,081 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income sat at the 70th percentile ($920), whereas household income placed at the 34th percentile. The largest cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which contains 35.6% of residents (1,828 people), comparable to the metropolitan region where this group accounts for 32.0%. Housing affordability is under substantial pressure, leaving residents with only 82.7% of their income, which ranks in the 33rd percentile, while the SEIFA income index ranks the area in the 5th decile.

Osborne Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

According to the last Census, the housing composition in the suburb of Osborne Park consisted of 17.7% standalone houses and 82.3% alternative dwellings like apartments, townhouses, and other formats, whereas the wider Perth metro comprised 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Osborne Park was lower than the metropolitan average at 18.1%, with the remaining properties divided between mortgaged homes (26.2%) and rentals (55.7%). The median mortgage payment in the suburb of Osborne Park was $1,546 per month, and the median weekly rent was $290, which are lower than the Perth metro medians of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Osborne Park are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

Osborne Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Families make up 50.7% of all households in the suburb of Osborne Park, consisting of couples with children (16.4%), couples without children (25.7%), and single parent families (6.3%). Non-family households account for the remaining 49.3%, with single person homes at 44.1% and group share houses making up 5.2%. The median household size of 1.9 people is smaller than the metropolitan average for Greater Perth, which stands at 2.6.

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

Tertiary attainment in the suburb of Osborne Park is high compared to regional levels, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.0% in the SA4 region. This education profile positions the area well for professional and academic opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 29.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (17.3%).

Enrolment in education is high, with 26.3% of the population participating in formal study. This includes 9.6% in tertiary institutions, 5.4% in primary schools, and 3.2% in secondary schools.

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

Public transit infrastructure in the suburb of Osborne Park includes 73 active train and bus stops. These stops accommodate 16 different routes, delivering a total of 4,068 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 185 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting patterns show that the majority of residents travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 76%, followed by trains at 11% and buses at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.9 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively low 4.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

Transit service frequency averages 581 daily trips across all active routes, which equates to roughly 55 weekly services for each individual stop.

Osborne Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators are positive for residents in the suburb of Osborne Park. Mortality and disease rates align closely with national averages, though common conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 58% of the population (~2,961 people) holding cover.

The most prevalent health conditions recorded were mental health concerns and arthritis, affecting 9.0% and 5.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 75.0% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, which is higher than the 71.9% average for Greater Perth. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health than the national average. The suburb of Osborne Park has 14.0% of its population aged 65 and over (719 people), which is lower than the Greater Perth average of 16.1%, with overall rankings matching the broader population.

Osborne Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb of Osborne Park exhibits high cultural diversity, with 44.0% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 37.1% of the population. The most prominent local deviation from metropolitan averages is in Buddhism, which is practiced by 14.4% of the population compared to just 2.7% across Greater Perth.

Ancestry details show that the top three parent countries of birth are Other at 23.6% of the population (higher than the regional average of 11.2%), English at 19.9% (lower than the regional average of 28.0%), and Australian at 14.9% (lower than the regional average of 21.2%). Other specific ancestries show higher concentrations than the metropolitan average: Croatian is represented at 1.3% of the suburb of Osborne Park (compared to 0.8% regionally), Spanish is at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Macedonian is at 1.2% (compared to 0.4%).

Osborne Park hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

The median age in the suburb of Osborne Park is 34 years, which is lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 years and younger than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Osborne Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (29.9%) but a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (4.8%). The 25 - 34 concentration is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group increased from 4.0% to 5.2% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 5.8% to 4.8%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate that the 25 to 34 age bracket will see the largest growth at 12%, adding 190 residents to reach a total of 1,726. Conversely, declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts.