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's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 5,056 people. This reflects a growth of 593 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,463. AreaSearch validated this increase through examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 49 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,019 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Osborne Park's growth rate of 13.3% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 9.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics project an above median growth for national statistical areas. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 674 persons, reflecting a total increase of 9.8% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Osborne Park when compared nationally

Osborne Park has seen around 17 dwellings approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 85 homes were approved, with another 17 approved so far in FY-26. Each year, an average of 4.1 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built during this period.

This indicates that supply is lagging behind demand, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new properties is $435,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $54.5 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Perth, Osborne Park records 17.0% less building activity per person but ranks among the 46th percentile nationally, offering more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings.

Recent construction comprises 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a focus on higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points, appealing to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (18.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. Osborne Park shows a developed market with around 359 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, AreaSearch estimates that Osborne Park is expected to grow by 497 residents through to 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are The Coolbinia Residential Development, Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade, Stirling City Centre Development, and Underground Power Conversion Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Osborne Park demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Osborne Park has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%.

In the past year, estimated employment growth was 3.5%. As of September 2025, 3,383 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Osborne Park is 70.6%, higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.

The area specializes in administrative & support services, with an employment share twice the regional level. Conversely, mining has lower representation at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 7.0%. There are 6.1 workers per resident, indicating Osborne Park functions as an employment hub. Over a year, employment increased by 3.5%, labour force by 3.3%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National forecasts suggest employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth rates may differ based on industry-specific projections.

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

Osborne Park suburb has a median taxpayer income of $60,914 and an average income of $76,698 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than the national averages of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) in Greater Perth. By September 2025, these figures are estimated to be approximately $66,774 (median) and $84,076 (average), accounting for a 9.62% increase since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 70th percentile ($920 weekly), while household income is at the 34th percentile. The largest income segment comprises 35.6% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,799 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 33rd percentile. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Osborne Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 17.7% houses and 82.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Osborne Park was at 18.1%, with the rest either mortgaged (26.2%) or rented (55.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,546, below Perth metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was $290, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Osborne Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below 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

Family households account for 50.7% of all households, including 16.4% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 49.3%, with lone person households at 44.1% and group households comprising 5.2%. The median household size is 1.9 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

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

Osborne Park's residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 41.9% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 29.0% in the Small Area 4 (SA4) region. This is driven by bachelor degrees at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.4% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 17.3%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 26.3% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in tertiary education, 5.4% in primary education, and 3.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Osborne Park has 72 active public transport stops. These are served by 16 routes offering a total of 4,068 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 185 meters.

All routes combined run 581 trips daily, which translates to about 56 weekly trips per stop.

Osborne Park's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Osborne Park. Younger cohorts particularly have a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~2914 people), compared to 60.5% across Greater Perth. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 9.0 and 5.4% of residents respectively, while 75.0% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. As of October 2021, the area has 13.7% of residents aged 65 and over (692 people), which is lower than the 18.3% in Greater Perth.

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

Osborne Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 44.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Osborne Park, comprising 37.1% of people. Buddhism is overrepresented, making up 14.4% compared to the Greater Perth average of 3.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (23.6%), English (19.9%), and Australian (14.9%). Notably, Croatian (1.3%) and Spanish (0.8%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.1% and 0.5%, respectively, while Macedonian is slightly underrepresented at 1.2%.

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

Osborne Park's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Osborne Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (30.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (4.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population of those aged 35 to 44 has increased from 18.9% to 19.9%, while the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 5.8% to 4.7%. The percentage of residents aged 55 to 64 has also dropped, from 8.3% to 7.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Osborne Park. The number of residents aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 67%, adding 166 residents to reach a total of 414. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 51% of the population growth, highlighting the trend towards an aging demographic. Conversely, population declines are forecast for those aged 0-4 and 5-14.