Pegs Creek

Pegs Creek is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As per AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by them, the suburb of Pegs Creek had an estimated population of 2,308 as of February 2026. This figure represents a growth of 258 people (12.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,050. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,284 in June 2024 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 514 persons per square kilometer. Pegs Creek's growth rate exceeded the national average (9.9%) and that of the Rest of WA during this period, indicating it as a regional growth leader. Natural growth accounted for approximately 64.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 employs growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population projections indicate a median increase for regional areas nationally, with Pegs Creek expected to expand by 199 persons to reach 2,507 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 9.2% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Pegs Creek when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Pegs Creek recorded approximately six residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals around 30 homes. So far in FY26, seven approvals have been recorded. The average new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25 is 7.2, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply.

This typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average value of $752,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, there have been $33,000 in commercial approvals, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of WA, Pegs Creek has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person.

Nationally, it places among the 74th percentile of areas assessed. However, construction activity has intensified recently, indicating an established yet growing area with potential planning limitations. All new construction in Pegs Creek has been detached houses, maintaining its traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking space for families. With around 170 people per dwelling approval, Pegs Creek shows characteristics of a growth area. By 2041, it is expected to grow by 213 residents according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction pace is maintaining with projected growth, but buyers may face growing competition as population increases.

Pegs Creek has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified six projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Perdaman Urea Project - Project Destiny, Madigan at Baynton West, Karratha Hotel Development, and Yuri Hydrogen Project. Relevant projects are listed below.

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Employment conditions in Pegs Creek rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Pegs Creek has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2%. As of September 2025, 1,564 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 1.9% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Workforce participation was higher at 84.1%, compared to Rest of WA's 67.2%. According to Census responses, only 2.3% of residents worked from home. The leading employment industries were mining, construction, and retail trade, with construction being particularly specialized, having an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 0.0% employment compared to the region's 9.3%.

Employment opportunities appeared limited locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.2%, labour force by 1.3%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of WA recorded employment growth of 1.4% and a fall in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Pegs Creek's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 5.4% over five years and 11.7% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Pegs Creek had a median taxpayer income of $80,241 and an average income of $94,506. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to $59,973 and $74,392 across Rest of WA respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $87,960 (median) and $103,597 (average). In Pegs Creek, household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly according to the 2021 Census, between the 88th and 97th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort in Pegs Creek is 42.0% of locals (969 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 31.1%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 39.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income, and residents rank in the 89th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Pegs Creek, as per the latest Census, consisted of 59.4% houses and 40.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pegs Creek was at 7.6%, with the rest either mortgaged (30.0%) or rented (62.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,560. The median weekly rent figure was $367, compared to Non-Metro WA's $265. Nationally, Pegs Creek's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 61.3% of all households, including 27.0% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.7%, with lone person households at 34.5% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Pegs Creek fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Pegs Creek trail has 22.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 47.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 38.6%.

Current educational participation is high, with 37.3% enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.9% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 3.1% in tertiary education.

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Pegs Creek's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Pegs Creek residents have shown positive health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely in line with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are relatively low across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 65% of Pegs Creek residents have private health cover, compared to 56.4% in the rest of WA and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.6%) and mental health issues (5.5%), with 80.3% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 69.3% in the rest of WA. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Pegs Creek has 4.5% of residents aged 65 and over (103 people), lower than the 19.2% in the rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, ranking higher than the general population nationally.

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

Pegs Creek had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 19.0% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 31.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Pegs Creek, comprising 39.1% of its population. Buddhism, however, was more prevalent in Pegs Creek at 3.5%, compared to Rest of WA's 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, English was the top group with 24.1%, lower than the regional average of 31.3%. Australian ancestry comprised 22.8%, also lower than the regional average of 28.4%. Other ancestry made up 9.9% of Pegs Creek's population. Some ethnic groups had notable differences: New Zealand was overrepresented at 1.7% (regional average 0.9%), Maori at 2.6% (1.0%), and Filipino at 4.2% (1.2%).

Pegs Creek's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Pegs Creek's median age of 32 years is significantly younger than Rest of WA's 40 and considerably younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 25-34 years has a strong representation in Pegs Creek at 22.6%, compared to Rest of WA, while the 65-74 age cohort is less prevalent at 3.6%. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.4%. Since 2021, the population aged 15 to 24 years has grown from 11.3% to 12.8%, while the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 16.8% to 18.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 13.9% to 10.9%. Population forecasts for Pegs Creek indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase significantly, with an addition of 133 people (26%) from 521 to 655. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 65-74 age cohorts.