Quindalup

Quindalup 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 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of Quindalup as of November 2025 is around 1,712. This reflects an increase of 224 people from the 2021 Census figure of 1,488, indicating a growth rate of 15.1%. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 1,673 following examination of the latest Estimated Resident Population (ERP) data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 43 persons per square kilometer. Quindalup's growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. The primary driver for this growth was interstate migration, contributing approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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, AreaSearch utilises the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate growth across all areas post-2032. Considering these projections, an above median population growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas is expected, with Quindalup projected to increase by 369 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 19.9% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Quindalup among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Quindalup has seen around 15 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 78 homes were approved, with a further 4 approved in FY-26. This results in an average of 3.3 new residents arriving annually per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The demand for housing significantly exceeds supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. Developers target the premium market segment, with new dwellings valued at an average of $782,000. In FY-26, $993,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating a predominantly residential focus.

Compared to the Rest of WA, Quindalup has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 84th percentile nationally for areas assessed. New developments consist of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density character focused on family homes. There are approximately 119 people per dwelling approval in Quindalup, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Quindalup is expected to grow by 340 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Quindalup has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of eight projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Dunsborough Lakes Primary School, Dunsborough Lakes Residential Estate, Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct, and Dunsborough Precinct Structure Plan Amendment 52. The following list provides details on those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Quindalup ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Quindalup has a well-educated workforce. The construction sector is particularly prominent with an unemployment rate of 1.9%.

In the past year, ending June 2025, employment grew by 5.4%. As of that date, 970 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, below Rest of WA's 3.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of WA at 59.4%. Leading industries include construction, accommodation & food, and mining.

Quindalup has a strong specialization in accommodation & food, employing 1.8 times the regional level. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 4.9% of local workers, below Rest of WA's 9.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.4%, while labour force grew by 5.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of WA saw employment grow by 1.1%, labour force expand by 0.5%, and unemployment fall by 0.6 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 Quindalup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not consider localized population projections.

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

Quindalup's median income among taxpayers was $48,884 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $73,447 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of WA's median and average incomes of $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated current median income is approximately $55,826 as of September 2025, with average income estimated at around $83,876 during the same period. According to Census 2021 data, Quindalup's incomes cluster around the 56th percentile nationally for household, family and personal incomes. The largest segment of residents, comprising 32.0% or 547 individuals, earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, consistent with broader metropolitan trends showing 31.1% in the same category. After housing expenses, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. Quindalup's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Quindalup is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Quindalup, as per the latest Census evaluation, 81.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 18.4% comprising semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 89.8% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Quindalup stood at 44.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.8% and rented ones at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Quindalup was $400, compared to Non-Metro WA's $360. Nationally, Quindalup's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Quindalup has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 75.9% of all households, including 31.3% couples with children, 39.9% couples without children, and 5.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.1%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of WA.

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

Quindalup's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications at 28.0% compared to the Rest of WA (17.6%) and SA4 region (18.0%). Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 40.4% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (16.0%) and certificates (24.4%). Educational participation is high at 25.3%, with 11.4% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Schools may be located outside Quindalup's immediate boundaries, requiring residents to access educational facilities in neighboring areas.

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

Quindalup has 19 active public transport stops. These are served by buses along two routes, offering a total of 71 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 727 meters.

On average, there are 10 daily trips across all routes, equating to about three weekly trips per individual stop.

Quindalup's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Quindalup with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (964 people), compared to 52.6% across Rest of WA.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.7 and 6.8% of residents respectively, while 72.5% declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.5% across Rest of WA. Quindalup has 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over (388 people), which is higher than the 20.0% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Quindalup ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Quindalup was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 76.9% of its population born in Australia. As of the census on 28 June 2016, 88.9% were citizens and 96.2% spoke English only at home. The main religion was Christianity, comprising 44.6%.

However, Judaism was notably underrepresented at 0.0%, compared to 0.1% across the Rest of WA. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Quindalup were English (37.9%), Australian (29.1%), and Irish (8.4%). There were notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.3% compared to 0.1% regionally, Dutch at 1.5% versus 1.7%, and Lebanese at 0.4% compared to 0%.

Quindalup hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Quindalup's median age of 49 is higher than Rest of WA's figure of 40 and significantly exceeds the national norm of 38. The 55-64 age group comprises 17.8% of Quindalup's population, compared to Rest of WA's figure, while the 25-34 cohort constitutes 8.1%. This concentration in the 55-64 group is notably higher than the national average of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 25-34 age group grew from 6.6% to 8.1%, while the 65-74 cohort decreased from 16.3% to 14.6%. By 2041, Quindalup's age composition is projected to shift significantly. The 55-64 group is expected to grow by 21%, reaching 370 from 304, while the 15-24 cohort is projected to decline by 2 people.