Piccadilly (WA)

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of November 2025, Piccadilly's estimated population is around 2,541. This reflects a growth of 236 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,305. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,514 residents after examining ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and one additional validated new address since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,716 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Piccadilly's growth rate of 10.2% since the 2021 census exceeded both SA3 (7.7%) and SA4 areas, marking it as a regional growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains recently.

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 latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase for non-metropolitan areas nationally. By 2041, Piccadilly is expected to grow by 194 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 5.7%.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Piccadilly according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Piccadilly averaged around 4 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling an estimated 21 homes. As of FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 4.3 new residents per year for every home built during this period. The average construction value of these dwellings is $438,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

There have also been $5.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting Piccadilly's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of WA, Piccadilly maintains similar construction rates per person, suggesting market stability aligned with regional patterns, which is below average nationally due to the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. New building activity comprises 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% attached dwellings, including a growing mix of townhouses and apartments, offering options across different price points from family homes to more affordable compact living. This shift indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring diverse housing options. The area has approximately 450 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established status.

AreaSearch estimates Piccadilly's population will grow by 145 residents through to 2041, with construction maintaining a reasonable pace despite projected growth potentially increasing competition among buyers as the population increases.

Piccadilly has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, KCGM 800-Bed Workers Accommodation Camp, and GreenView at Karlkurla. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Piccadilly demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Piccadilly has a skilled workforce with prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Over the past year, it maintained relative employment stability. As of September 2025, 1,469 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation in Piccadilly is high at 73.6%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key industries include mining, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training.

Mining is particularly strong with an employment share 2.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.2% compared to 9.3% regionally. Labour force levels increased by 0.3% over the year ending September 2025, with employment decreasing by 0.1%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Piccadilly's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Piccadilly suburb has a high national income level based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers is $80,084 and average income stands at $92,791, compared to Rest of WA's figures of $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $87,788 (median) and $101,717 (average), considering a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Individual earnings in Piccadilly stand at the 94th percentile nationally ($1,314 weekly). Census data shows that 38.5% of residents earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (978 individuals), aligning with the broader area where this cohort represents 31.1%. Notably, 32.3% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity pockets driving local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Piccadilly is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Piccadilly's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.8% houses and 21.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Non-Metro WA had 82.9% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Piccadilly was at 17.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.5% and rented ones at 44.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, aligning with Non-Metro WA's average. The median weekly rent was $320, compared to Non-Metro WA's $280. Nationally, Piccadilly's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 63.4% of all households, including 28.4% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.6%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households making up 5.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Piccadilly shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Piccadilly Trail residents aged 15+ have a university degree qualification rate of 23.1%, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational advancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common (16.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.0% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (6.7%) and certificates (34.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.3% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (12.2%), secondary education (7.4%), and tertiary education (3.4%).

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

Piccadilly has 11 active public transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with 4 individual routes in total. The combined weekly passenger trips from these routes amount to 76.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 189 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is 10 trips per day, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Piccadilly's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Piccadilly's health outcomes show remarkable results, with younger age groups experiencing notably low prevalence rates for common health conditions. Approximately 64% (1,627 people) have private health cover, exceeding the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.3% and 7.3% of residents respectively. A total of 76.3% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 74.9% across Rest of WA. Piccadilly has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 8.0% (203 people), compared to the 9.2% in Rest of WA. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

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

Piccadilly's population was found to be more linguistically diverse than most local markets, with 14.4% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016. In terms of birthplace, 29.4% were born overseas by the same year. Christianity was the predominant religion in Piccadilly, accounting for 43.2% of its population.

However, Buddhism was overrepresented compared to the rest of WA, comprising 2.0% of Piccadilly's population versus 1.2%. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (26.9%), Australian (24.0%), and Other (9.3%). Notably, Maori (3.2%) and New Zealand (1.3%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Piccadilly compared to regional averages of 3.3% and 1.5%, respectively. Similarly, South African ethnicity was also higher than the regional average at 1.3%.

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

Piccadilly's median age is 32 years, which is younger than the Rest of WA's 40 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 21.2% of Piccadilly's population, compared to Rest of WA, while the 65-74 cohort comprises 5.8%. This concentration of 25-34-year-olds is higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, Piccadilly has become younger, with median age dropping from 33 to 32 years. During this period, the 25-34 age group grew from 18.4% to 21.2%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 15.0% to 16.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.4% to 11.7%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 13.6% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Piccadilly, with the 25-34 age group projected to grow by 31%, adding 165 residents to reach 704. In contrast, both the 75-84 and 65-74 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.