Queens Park (WA)

Queens Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Queens Park (WA) is around 8,800. This reflects an increase of 1,532 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,268 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 8,668 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,211 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Queens Park's growth rate of 21.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises 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 trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation. The suburb is expected to increase by 2,227 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 21.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Queens Park among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Queens Park has seen approximately 49 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 249 homes. As of FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.4 new residents per year arrive for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost value of new homes in Queens Park is $368,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $7.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Queens Park has slightly more development, with 26.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This balance supports buyer choice while maintaining current property values.

New developments consist of 76.0% detached dwellings and 24.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 183 people per dwelling approval in Queens Park, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Queens Park is projected to grow by 1,923 residents through to 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though heightened competition among buyers can be expected as the population increases.

Queens Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that could impact the region. Notable initiatives include Wharf Street Mixed-Use Development, Mason & Bird Heritage Precinct Redevelopment, Aura Cannington, and Canning City Centre Regeneration Program. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Queens Park shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Queens Park has a highly educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.3% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.7%. AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data for these figures. As of June 2025, 4,834 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Key industries included health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing had employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average. Education & training was under-represented, with only 5.1% of Queens Park's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 9.2%. Employment opportunities seemed limited locally based on Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.7%, labour force by 3.4%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7%, labour force expand by 3.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Queens Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Queens Park's median income among taxpayers is $51,106. The average income in Queens Park during this period was $59,710. This is lower than the national average. In comparison, Greater Perth had a median income of $58,380 and an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, Queens Park's estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $58,363, with the average being around $68,189. Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Queens Park rank modestly, between the 45th and 48th percentiles. The majority of residents (3,352 people), representing 38.1%, fall into the income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999. This aligns with regional trends where this cohort also dominates at 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures in Queens Park are severe, with only 82.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 47th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Queens Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.6% houses and 23.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Queens Park was at 16.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (41.4%) or rented (41.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,640, below Perth metro's average of $1,820. The median weekly rent was $350, matching Perth metro's figure. Nationally, Queens Park's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Queens Park features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 67.6% of all households, consisting of 35.9% couples with children, 20.0% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.4%, with lone person households at 25.3% and group households comprising 7.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

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

The area's educational profile is notable with university qualification rates at 37.5% of residents aged 15+, surpassing both the WA average of 27.9% and the SA4 region average of 29.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational skills are also prominent, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials such as advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (16.9%).

Educational participation is high at 33.6%, including primary education (9.9%), tertiary education (8.1%), and secondary education (6.5%). Queens Park's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,675 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1052. Educational provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs at 19.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.8, indicating the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Queens Park has 36 active public transport stops. These include both train and bus services. There are 17 different routes operating in total, providing a combined 2,166 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 192 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 309 trips per day across all routes, which works out to approximately 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Queens Park's health outcomes data shows remarkable results, with younger age groups exhibiting particularly low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 51% (~4,480 people) of Queens Park residents have private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (6.0%) and asthma (4.6%). Notably, 80.3% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the Greater Perth average of 76.0%. Queens Park has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 8.6% (756 people), compared to Greater Perth's 15.9%. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention, overall, Queens Park's health profile is positive.

Queens 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

Queens Park has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in the country, with 60.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 59.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Queens Park, comprising 33.6% of the population. However, the most significant overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' religious category, which makes up 7.7% of the population compared to 3.2% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Queens Park are 'Other', comprising 30.3% of the population (substantially higher than the regional average of 18.7%), English at 14.2% (notably lower than the regional average of 20.2%), and Chinese at 11.5%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian is notably overrepresented at 10.1% compared to 6.5% regionally, Filipino at 4.7% compared to 1.6%, and Korean at 0.8% compared to 1.2%.

Queens Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Queens Park's median age is 32 years, which is notably younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Queens Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has increased from 11.7% to 12.3%, while the proportion of those aged 0 to 4 has decreased from 8.4% to 7.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Queens Park's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 40%, adding 385 residents to reach a total of 1,353. The 0 to 4 group is projected to grow by 8%, adding 51 residents.