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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Queens Park (WA) is around 9,298. This figure represents an increase of 2,030 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,268. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 8,661 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of seven new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,393 persons per square kilometer, placing Queens Park in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The suburb's growth rate of 27.9% since the 2021 census exceeds both national (9.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Queens Park.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data to estimate growth across all areas post-2032. Future population trends project an above median growth for the suburb, with an expected increase of 2,168 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.6% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Queens Park had approximately 46 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 230 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.8 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates demand significantly exceeds supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction value of new homes is $368,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, there have been $14.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Queens Park has seen 17.0% more development per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choice with support for current property values.

However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. New building activity comprises 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 234 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Queens Park is projected to gain 1,360 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Queens 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 identified 19 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Wharf Street Mixed-Use Development, Mason & Bird Heritage Precinct Redevelopment, Aura Cannington, and Canning City Centre Regeneration Program, with the following list detailing those most 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. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9%. As of September 2025, 4,891 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.3% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was 73.6%, slightly above Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 4.7% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade. The area had a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share twice the regional level, but education & training had limited presence at 5.1% compared to the regional 9.2%.

Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9%, and labour force grew by 2.7%, leading to a slight decrease in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.4% 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 extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Queens Park suburb has a lower income level compared to national averages based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Queens Park is $51,106 and the average income stands at $59,710. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $56,022 and the average income around $65,454, accounting for a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Queens Park rank modestly, between the 45th and 48th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 38.1% of locals (3,542 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 category, which is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 32.0% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.6% houses and 23.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Queens Park stood at 16.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.4% and rented ones at 41.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,640, below Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Queens Park was $350, matching the Perth metro figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Queens Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Queens Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 67.6% of all households, including 35.9% couples with children, 20.0% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.4%, with lone person households at 25.3% and group households comprising 7.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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 regionally with university qualification rates at 37.5%, 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 credentials are also significant, with 28.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (16.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, consisting of 9.9% in primary, 8.1% in tertiary, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Queens Park has 61 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 35 distinct routes, collectively facilitating 5,708 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents typically located 196 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 76%, followed by train at 15% and bus at 5%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.3, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.7% of residents work from home, which might be due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 815 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 93 weekly trips per individual stop.

Queens Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Queens Park residents' health data shows generally positive results. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely similar to national averages.

Common health conditions' prevalence is low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk groups compared to national figures. Private health cover is relatively low in Queens Park, with approximately 51% of the total population (~4,733 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.0%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (6.0%) and asthma (4.6%), while 80.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Queens Park has 9.1% of residents aged 65 and over (846 people), lower than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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 a population where 60.2% speak languages other than English at home, with 59.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion at 33.6%. The 'Other' category comprises 7.7%, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' tops at 30.3%, much higher than the regional average of 11.2%. English ancestry is lower at 14.2% compared to the region's 28.0%, while Chinese ancestry is significantly higher at 11.5% versus 4.0%. Notably, Indian (10.1%), Filipino (4.7%), and Korean (0.8%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Queens Park compared to regional averages of 2.6%, 1.4%, and 0.3% respectively.

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

Queens Park has a median age of 32 years, which is significantly younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Queens Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.4%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 5 to 14 age group has increased from 11.7% to 12.6%, while the 0 to 4 age group has declined from 8.4% to 7.0%. The 25 to 34 age group has also decreased slightly, from 21.8% to 20.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Queens Park's age profile. Notably, the 45 to 54 age cohort is expected to grow by 30%, adding 307 residents to reach a total of 1,340. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35 to 44 is projected to fall by 15%.