Shenton Park

Shenton Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Shenton Park is around 6,045. This reflects a significant increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,638 people. The growth of 1,407 individuals (30.3%) is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024. This results in a population density ratio of 1,815 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Shenton Park's growth since the 2021 Census exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data to estimate growth post-2032. Future population trends project an above median growth for national areas, with Shenton Park expected to increase by 961 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Shenton Park averaged around 104 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 524 homes. By FY-26, 39 approvals have been recorded. Historically, each year per dwelling constructed has added approximately one new resident to the area's population between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market dynamics.

The average construction value of new properties is $515,000, indicating developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In this financial year, $46.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Shenton Park has 185.0% more development activity per person, offering ample choice for buyers despite recent moderation in development activity. This level is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises 15.0% standalone homes and 85.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift contrasts with the area's existing housing composition of 67.0% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles' need for diverse, affordable housing options. With approximately 86 people per approval, Shenton Park reflects a developing area.

Future projections estimate Shenton Park to add 174 residents by 2041, indicating that current development rates should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Shenton Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects potentially impacting the region. Notable initiatives include St John of God Subiaco Hospital Redevelopment, Arco Subiaco, Incontro Apartments, and Subiaco Arts Centre Expansion. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Shenton Park ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Shenton Park has a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate was 2.8% as of September 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. This rate is 1.1% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Shenton Park was somewhat below standard at 66.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 14.8% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Shenton Park demonstrates particularly notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 2.4 times the regional average.

On the other hand, construction is under-represented, with only 3.7% of Shenton Park's workforce compared to 9.3% in Greater Perth. As at the Census, there were 2.6 workers for every resident, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. During the year to September 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.8% while employment declined by 3.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9%, labour force expand by 3.0%, and unemployment rise marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Shenton Park. These projections estimate that national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Shenton Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and not taking into account localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Shenton Park has an exceptionally high income level nationally, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Shenton Park is $67,614, with an average income of $108,775. These figures compare to those for Greater Perth, which are $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on the Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $74,118 and the average income would be around $119,239 as of September 2025. According to figures from the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Shenton Park all rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 88th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 30.6% of the community (1,849 individuals) falls within the $4,000+ earnings band, unlike surrounding regions where 32.0% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Higher earners make up a substantial presence in Shenton Park, with 40.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 14.5% of income, and residents rank within the 84th percentile for disposable income. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Shenton Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Shenton Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 67.2% houses and 32.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Shenton Park stood at 38.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.6% and rented ones at 33.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,980, above Perth metro's average of $1,907. Median weekly rent in Shenton Park was $420, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Shenton Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Shenton Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.8% of all households, including 32.6% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.2%, with lone person households at 31.4% and group households making up 3.8%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Shenton Park's residents aged 15 and above have a notably high level of educational attainment, with 64.8% holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the Western Australian average of 27.9% and the Greater Perth average of 30.1%. The area's residents have a significant educational advantage, which positions them favourably for opportunities requiring advanced knowledge. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 37.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 21.2% and graduate diplomas at 6.5%.

Technical qualifications comprise 14.8% of residents' educational achievements in this age group, with advanced diplomas accounting for 8.3% and certificates for 6.5%. Educational participation is notably high in Shenton Park, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 9.0% in tertiary education, and 8.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Shenton Park has 32 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 17 routes, facilitating 4,483 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is high, with residents typically located 172 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 63%, followed by buses at 13% and walking at 9%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.0, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 640 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 140 weekly trips per stop.

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

Shenton Park exhibits excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 70% of Shenton Park's total population (4,254 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.5 and 7.0% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 70.9%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. The under-65 population in Shenton Park has better than average health outcomes. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 23.3% (1,408 people), compared to 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors in Shenton Park are strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Shenton Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Shenton Park, as of a certain date, had a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas with 14.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 33.4% of Shenton Park's population was recorded. Christianity dominated religious affiliation with 39.7%.

Judaism, however, was more prevalent in Shenton Park at 0.5%, compared to the regional average of 0.3%. In terms of ancestry, English (29.1%), Australian (22.9%), and Irish (9.7%) were the top groups. Notably, French (1.1% vs 0.5%), Polish (1.2% vs 0.7%), and Scottish (9.0% vs 6.6%) ethnicities showed higher representation in Shenton Park compared to regional averages.

Shenton Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

Shenton Park's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Shenton Park has a notably higher percentage of the 65-74 age group (11.5% locally) but a lower percentage of the 25-34 age group (9.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 6.1% to 8.1%, and the 15-24 cohort grew from 10.8% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 0-4 age group declined from 5.3% to 4.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Shenton Park's age profile. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 112%, adding 250 residents to reach a total of 474. Residents aged 65 and older are projected to represent 90% of the population growth, while declines are anticipated for the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups.