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

Quindalup's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 1,845 people. This reflects a growth of 357 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,488 people. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 1,694 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 46 persons per square kilometer. Quindalup's growth rate of 24.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.7%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 63.0% 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 post-2032 growth estimation, 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). Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for non-metropolitan areas, with Quindalup expected to increase by 372 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 11.4% over the 17 years.

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

Quindalup has seen approximately 17 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY21 and FY25, around 87 homes were approved, with an additional 8 in FY26 as of now. Each year, about 2.9 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years.

The average construction cost for new homes is $782,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. This financial year has seen $7.5 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Rest of WA, Quindalup has 16.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 82nd percentile nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence. New development consists of 86.0% standalone homes and 14.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character.

There are around 128 people per approval in Quindalup. By 2041, AreaSearch projects an increase of 210 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply is expected to meet demand comfortably, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified eight projects that could impact the area, with key ones including Dunsborough Lakes Primary School, Dunsborough Lakes Residential Estate, Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct, and Dunsborough Precinct Structure Plan Amendment 52. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Quindalup places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Quindalup has a well-educated workforce. In the construction sector, it stands out with a low unemployment rate of 1.7% and an estimated employment growth of 6.5% over the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of September 2025, there are 996 residents employed in Quindalup, with an unemployment rate of 1.6%, below Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of WA at 59.4%. The dominant employment sectors include construction, accommodation & food, and mining. Accommodation & food shows strong specialization, with a share of 1.8 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 4.9% of Quindalup's workforce compared to 9.3% in Rest of WA. In the period from September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 6.5%, and labour force grew by 6.4%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). In contrast, Rest of WA experienced employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a drop in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Quindalup's local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Quindalup's current employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Quindalup had a median taxpayer income of $48,884 and an average income of $73,447 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than the national averages of $59,973 (median) and $74,392 (average). Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated median income would be approximately $53,587 and average income would be around $80,513 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Quindalup clustered around the 56th percentile nationally. The earnings profile showed that 32.0% of locals (590 people) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to the metropolitan region where 31.1% occupied this range. After housing expenses, 85.8% of income remained for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

The latest Census evaluation showed that dwelling structures in Quindalup comprised 81.5% houses and 18.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro WA's 89.8% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Quindalup was at 44.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.8%) or rented (19.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Quindalup was recorded at $400, compared to Non-Metro WA's $360. Nationally, Quindalup's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 24.1%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households comprising 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 educational attainment is notably high, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 17.6% in the Rest of WA and 18.0% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 16.0% and certificates at 24.4%. Educational participation is high, with 25.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.4% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together offer 71 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents generally located 727 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 10 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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 very high at approximately 56% of the total population (1039 people), compared to 53.6% 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. 72.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.5% across Rest of WA. As of June 20XX (the year is not provided in the original text), Quindalup has 22.7% of its population aged 65 and over (418 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, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 76.9% of its population born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 44.6% of Quindalup's population. Notably, Judaism was underrepresented, making up 0.0% compared to 0.1% in the Rest of WA.

The top three ancestry groups were English (37.9%), Australian (29.1%), and Irish (8.4%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Hungarian at 0.3% (vs regional 0.1%), Dutch at 1.5% (vs regional 1.7%), and Lebanese at 0.4% (vs regional 0.0%).

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

Quindalup has a median age of 49, which is higher than the Rest of WA figure of 40 and significantly higher than the national norm of 38. The 55-64 age group makes up 17.8% of Quindalup's population, compared to Rest of WA, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.1%. This concentration of the 55-64 age group is well above the national figure of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 6.6% to 8.1%, while the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 16.3% to 14.6%. By 2041, Quindalup is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 25 to 34 group is projected to grow by 37%, reaching 205 from 149. Meanwhile, the 75 to 84 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.