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 is estimated at 5,058 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 595 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,463 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,020 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validation of 50 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,019 persons per square kilometer. Osborne Park's growth rate of 13.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate above median growth for national statistical areas. The suburb of Osborne Park is projected to expand by 696 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 10.0% over the 17 years.

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

Osborne Park has seen approximately 17 dwellings granted development approval annually, with around 85 homes approved between financial years FY21 to FY25 inclusive. In FY26 up to July, 17 dwellings have been approved. This results in an average of about 4.1 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

Commercial approvals totalled $54.5 million in FY26. Compared to Greater Perth, Osborne Park has 17.0% less building activity per person and ranks at the 46th percentile nationally for housing choices. Recent construction consists of 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates Osborne Park's population will grow by around 507 residents.

Current development appears aligned with future needs, suggesting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure. The average expected construction cost value for new properties is approximately $435,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

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 include The Coolbinia Residential Development, Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade, Stirling City Centre Development, and Underground Power Conversion Project. Below is a list of those expected to be most relevant.

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

Osborne Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6%. As of September 2025, 3,398 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Osborne Park is higher at 76.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 4.9% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area has a high specialization in administrative & support services, with an employment share 2.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, mining representation is lower at 4.6%, compared to the regional average of 7.0%. There are 6.1 workers for every resident, indicating Osborne Park functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 3.6% while labour force grew by 3.4%, causing a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Osborne Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than the national average, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on a 9.62% increase from the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $66,774 (median) and $84,076 (average). 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% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,800 residents). Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 82.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 33rd percentile. Osborne Park'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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 17.7% houses and 82.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Perth metro's figures of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Osborne Park stood at 18.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.2% and rented ones at 55.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,546, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,907. Median weekly rent in Osborne Park was recorded at $290, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Osborne Park's mortgage repayments were significantly 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 make up 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 2.6.

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 proportion with university qualifications than the Western Australian (WA) average and the South Australian Statistical Division (SA4) region. Specifically, 41.9% of Osborne Park residents hold such qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 29.0% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common among these qualifications, at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding such certificates - advanced diplomas account for 12.1%, while certificates make up 17.3%.

Educational participation is notably high in Osborne Park, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% pursuing tertiary education, 5.4% in primary education, and 3.2% in secondary education.

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

Osborne Park has 73 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are serviced by 16 routes, providing 4,068 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 76%, while train accounts for 11% and bus for 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 581 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 55 weekly trips per 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

Osborne Park's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions.

Common health issues are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 58% of the total population (around 2,915 people). Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 9.0 and 5.4% of residents respectively. About 75.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Under-65 residents have better than average health outcomes. The area has 14.1% of residents aged 65 and over (713 people), lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth, with national rankings broadly similar to the general 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

Osborne Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 44.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 53.5% of Osborne Park's residents contribute to this diversity. Christianity is the predominant religion in Osborne Park, comprising 37.1% of people.

Notably, Buddhism makes up 14.4%, which is significantly higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.7%. In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the top group at 23.6%, substantially higher than the regional average of 11.2%. English ancestry comprises 19.9%, notably lower than the regional average of 28.0%. Australian ancestry also has a lower representation at 14.9% compared to the regional average of 21.2%. Further analysis shows notable overrepresentation of Croatian (1.3% vs 0.8%), Spanish (0.8% vs 0.4%), and Macedonian (1.2% vs 0.4%) ethnic groups in Osborne Park.

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 proportion of residents aged 25-34 (29.9%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (4.8%). This concentration of 25-34-year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 4.0% to 5.3%, while the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 5.8% to 4.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Osborne Park. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 58%, adding 155 residents and reaching a total of 424. In contrast, populations aged 0-4 and 5-14 are projected to decline.