Roleystone

An assessment of population growth drivers in Roleystone reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with fresh home addresses verified by AreaSearch subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Roleystone has an estimated population of 7,408 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 560 individuals (8.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 6,848 residents. This change is calculated from a resident base of 7,403, which was projected by AreaSearch after examining the June 2025 release of estimated resident population figures from the ABS alongside 36 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With this number of residents, the local density ratio stands at 192 persons per square kilometer, indicating low congestion and potential space for future construction. This 8.2% expansion since the Census places the suburb of Roleystone within 1.1 percentage points of the national benchmark (9.3%), indicating solid expansion patterns. Local growth was mostly fueled by natural increases, which accounted for approximately 51.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

AreaSearch implements the demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 territories where these figures are unavailable, and to calculate expansion in the years after 2032, AreaSearch applies the age cohort growth rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Incorporating these expected demographic transitions, the analyzed statistical zones are projected to experience population expansion above the median, with this specific location expected to grow by 874 residents by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing a total rise of 11.7% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Roleystone recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

According to building permit statistics from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch, the suburb of Roleystone averages about 17 residential units receiving building approvals annually, with 87 residences approved over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 17 approvals registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of 4.7 new residents per year entering for every completed home over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), building supply is falling short of local demand, which typically intensifies buyer rivalry and drives up prices, while newly built homes carry a mean valuation of $547,000, indicating that builders are focusing on upmarket properties in the premium sector. In addition, commercial development approvals reached $1.6 million this financial year, confirming that activity is mostly residential.

Compared to the wider Greater Perth region, the suburb of Roleystone has a lower construction volume, which is 77.0% below the regional average on a per capita basis. This restricted level of building generally supports valuations and demand for pre-existing houses. This rate also sits below the nationwide average, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and pointing to possible planning constraints. Furthermore, current building activity is composed entirely of standalone homes, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood with a focus on single-family residences that draw buyers looking for space. The ratio of 445 people per home approval highlights the quiet nature of this low-activity building market.

Demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Roleystone will add 869 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current level, the supply of housing will likely fall behind demographic expansion, which is expected to increase buyer competition and support upward price movements.

Roleystone has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Local development, significant infrastructure projects, and planning changes play a major role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified 8 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Important developments include the Cross Park Cricket and Netball Facility, the Roleystone Theatre Redevelopment, the Kelmscott District Centre Precinct Structure Plan, and the Challenge Park Cycle Facility, with details below on the most relevant schemes.

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

The suburb of Roleystone has a highly qualified labor force with significant representation in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.8% over the previous year, according to AreaSearch data compiled for the statistical territory. As of March 2026, there are 4,157 employed residents, and the local jobless rate is 1.6% lower than the 4.2% rate in Greater Perth, while participation in the workforce matches the regional rate of 70.2% closely. Census records show that a modest 10.7% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of pandemic lockdowns should be kept in mind.

The primary employment sectors for local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The suburb of Roleystone displays a strong concentration in construction jobs, with a share that is 1.2 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, the health care & social assistance sector is underrepresented, employing 11.3% of local workers compared to 14.8% in Greater Perth. This mostly residential neighborhood offers relatively few local jobs, as shown by the relationship between the local working population at the Census and the resident population.

According to data from the SALM and the ABS analyzed by AreaSearch for the broader statistical area, employment rose by 1.8% while the labor pool expanded by 2.0% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a rise of 0.1 percentage points in the jobless rate. During the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw a 2.0% increase in employment and a 2.5% increase in the labor force, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.4 percentage points. Job growth projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand for the suburb of Roleystone. These forecasts for five and ten-year horizons have been matched to local employment fields to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary widely by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition suggests that employment in the suburb of Roleystone will increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, noting that this is a direct weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to the latest ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Roleystone has a median taxpayer income of $59,904 and a mean income of $75,411. This is very high compared to national figures, though lower than the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated projections indicate figures of approximately $66,452 (median) and $83,653 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Roleystone sit around the 69th percentile nationwide. Income distributions show the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, containing 31.4% of residents (2,326 people), which is close to the metropolitan average of 32.0% for this group. The suburb of Roleystone displays high household wealth, with 33.6% of households bringing in more than $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end shops and service businesses. After mortgage or rent payments, households retain 87.0% of their earnings, indicating strong disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for socio-economic advantage.

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

According to the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Roleystone consisted of 98.2% standalone houses and 1.8% other housing options such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to the wider Perth metropolitan distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Furthermore, home ownership in the suburb of Roleystone was much higher than the metropolitan rate, standing at 38.6%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (55.0%) or rented (6.5%). The median monthly payment for mortgage holders was $2,058, which is higher than the Perth metropolitan median of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, matching the Perth metro median of $350. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Roleystone are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs are below the national median of $375.

Roleystone features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 82.4%, consisting of couples with children at 37.4%, childless couples at 35.8%, and single parents at 8.2%. The remaining 17.6% of households are non-family arrangements, with lone person households representing 16.2% and group houses making up 1.4%. The median household occupancy is 2.7 people, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Attainment levels in the suburb of Roleystone are below metropolitan averages, with 25.1% of residents aged 15 and over possessing a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference indicates room for future educational growth and professional upskilling. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 17.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 41.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (29.9%).

Enrolment rates are high, with 26.7% of the population active in the education system. This is composed of 9.3% in primary schools, 8.3% in high schools, and 4.1% in tertiary programs.

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

Public transit records indicate there are 41 active transit stops in the suburb of Roleystone, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 bus route, which provides 170 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 483 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because this is a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 86%, and trains accounting for 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average. A relatively low 10.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

Transit services average 24 runs per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 4 weekly runs for each transit stop.

Roleystone's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health indicators are excellent throughout the suburb of Roleystone, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the frequency of long-term medical conditions, which shows very low occurrence rates across all age categories, while the level of private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 57% of the population, representing about 4,232 individuals.

The most frequent health issues reported by residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 8.7 and 7.7% of the population respectively, while 69.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical issues compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The population under 65 years old has better than average health outcomes. Residents aged 65 and older represent 22.2% of the local population (1,644 individuals), which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 16.1%. Senior health outcomes are very strong, with national indicators matching the trends seen in the wider community.

In terms of cultural diversity, Roleystone records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb of Roleystone shows above-average levels of cultural diversity, with 6.9% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 30.0% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 41.0% of local residents. The most noticeable religious concentration relative to regional averages is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

Regarding parental birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Roleystone are English at 37.1% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian at 24.3%, and Scottish at 7.8%. There are also differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Dutch ancestry is higher than average at 2.7% of the local population (compared to 1.5% regionally), Welsh represents 0.9% (compared to 0.7%), and South Australian accounts for 0.8% (compared to 1.0%).

Roleystone hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

With a median age of 44, the suburb of Roleystone has an older population profile than Greater Perth at 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 12.1% compared to Greater Perth, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 8.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 5.1% to 8.4%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.4% to 13.9% and the 25 to 34 group declined from 9.2% to 8.0%. Projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Roleystone will shift by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow by 48% (295 individuals), expanding from 622 to 918 people. This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged 65 and older making up 66% of the expected population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to decrease in size.