Sinagra

Population growth drivers in Sinagra are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Evaluating demographics from ABS updates for the region alongside recently verified addresses indicates that the population of Sinagra is approximately 3,785 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 685 individuals (22.1%) from the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 3,100 people. This change is calculated from a local population of 3,783, determined by AreaSearch through analysis of the June 2025 ABS ERP release combined with 918 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such figures result in a density of 2,114 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical level observed across locations examined nationwide. With a 22.1% expansion rate since the 2021 Census, the suburb of Sinagra outpaced both the national growth benchmark (9.3%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth hotspot. This upward trajectory was chiefly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 68.0% of the total demographic gains, though natural increase and interstate migration also made positive contributions.

Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 district. For areas lacking these details or to forecast trends beyond 2032, growth patterns by age group from the 2023 capital city projections (based on 2022 figures) are utilized. Anticipated age shifts under this framework suggest a contraction in the overall population, with a projected reduction of 203 residents by 2041. Despite the general decline, certain brackets are set to rise, particularly the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to grow by 46 people. Refer to the age section for more details.

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

Analysis of building approval statistics shows that Sinagra averages approximately 106 dwelling approvals annually, resulting in an estimated 532 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. During the current financial year of FY-26237 approvals have been logged. An average influx of 1.3 individuals per new home built between FY-21 and FY-25 points to a balanced relationship between supply and demand, supportable market conditions, and a focus on premium construction indicated by an average new dwelling value of $377,000, which sits slightly above the regional median. Conversely, commercial approvals have totaled only $1.1 million this financial year, showing minimal business construction.

Per capita building approvals in Sinagra run 181.0% higher than the rate for Greater Perth, offering prospective purchasers plenty of alternatives. This volume is significantly above the national norm, illustrating high developer interest in the locality. Recent building activity is dominated by detached houses at 98.0%, with townhouses or units making up the remaining 2.0%, maintaining a traditional low-density residential feel that appeals to buyers seeking space. An average ratio of roughly 18 people for each building approval underlines its status as a developing area.

Faced with static or decreasing population projections, Sinagra might experience reduced pressure on its housing stock, leading to advantageous conditions for buyers.

Sinagra has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes, large-scale developments, and local planning policies have a significant impact on local property markets. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include the Wanneroo Recreation Centre - New Sports Hub and Community Hub Upgrade, the East Wanneroo District Structure Plan, Halcyon Illyarrie, and the Yellagonga Regional Park Improvement Project, with details on the most significant ones provided below.

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Employment performance in Sinagra exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

A highly trained resident base is present, featuring solid representation in crucial service industries, a low unemployment rate of 4.0%, and a 4.0% increase in local employment over the last year. As of March 2026, 1,988 citizens are employed, which leaves the unemployment rate 0.2% below the Greater Perth mark of 4.2%, while the participation rate mirrors the metro average of 70.2%. Census records indicate that only 8.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction periods.

The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The suburb exhibits a notable concentration in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.4 times the metropolitan baseline. On the other hand, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 5.8% compared to the regional figure of 8.2%. The high ratio of local workers relative to available local positions suggests that this residential pocket provides limited internal employment options.

Based on local labor market and ABS statistics, employment rose by 4.0% and the workforce expanded by 4.1% over the 12 months ending March 2026, while unemployment levels remained virtually constant. For comparison, Greater Perth experienced employment expansion of 2.0%, workforce growth of 2.5%, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term national trends from the May-25 Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts can help clarify future local needs. These five and ten-year outlooks have been aligned with local data to estimate future demand. Globally, national employment is set to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector outlooks vary. Adjusting these projections to fit the local industry structure suggests employment in the area could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighting model that does not incorporate localized population adjustments.

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

According to the FY 2023 ATO statistics for this postcode, taxpayers in the suburb of Sinagra record a median income of $67,704 and an average income of $82,035. This represents one of the higher income profiles in the country, comparing favorably to the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for WPI growth of 10.93% since FY 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $75,104 for the median and $91,001 for the average. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual earnings in the area are high, placing in the 75th to 78th percentiles nationally. The largest earnings cohort comprises 42.8% of taxpayers who receive $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,619 residents), matching the wider metropolitan pattern where this bracket accounts for 32.0%. While residents allocate 18.0% of their earnings to housing costs, strong overall incomes keep disposable funds at the 73rd percentile, with a SEIFA index ranking in the 5th decile.

Sinagra is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Residential patterns at the time of the latest Census showed that separate houses comprised 97.3% of the housing stock, while other dwellings like townhouses and apartments made up 2.7%, contrasting with the wider Perth metro breakdown of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 13.0%, behind the metropolitan average, with the bulk of properties encumbered by a mortgage (65.1%) or occupied by tenants (22.0%). The median mortgage payment of $1,999 per month was higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907, and the median weekly rent of $400 also exceeded the metro benchmark of $350. Nationally, mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the countrywide figure of $375.

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

Families make up 80.6% of local residences, consisting of couples with children at 42.8%, couples without children at 23.9%, and single parent households at 12.7%. Non-family households represent the remaining 19.4% portion, featuring single-person households at 17.2% and group share households at 1.8%. The average household occupancy stands at 2.9 individuals, higher than the Greater Perth standard of 2.6.

Sinagra demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational profiles present room for advancement, as university degree holders (20.3%) sit well below the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%. This gap offers an opportunity for focused learning programs. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational training is highly prevalent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15 and over possessing trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (31.9%).

Participation rates in learning institutions are high, with 32.0% of the local population actively enrolled in study. This group is distributed across primary education (13.2%), secondary schools (7.6%), and higher education or university courses (3.8%).

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

Public transport infrastructure includes 17 active stops within the suburb of Sinagra, serviced by a network of buses. These stops accommodate 2 distinct routes that provide a combined total of 457 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 569 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the main choice at 89%, followed by train travel at 7%. Average car ownership is 1.7 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low 8.0% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

Transit service frequency averages 65 daily trips across the local routes, which translates to approximately 26 weekly departures for each individual stop.

Sinagra'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

Health indicators are generally positive for the local population, with analysis of mortality rates and chronic conditions matching national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is low overall, although it rises above national averages in older, high-risk groups, and private medical insurance coverage is very high, encompassing roughly 60% of the populace (2,262 people).

The most prevalent chronic conditions are asthma and mental health challenges, affecting 7.8% and 7.5% of the population, respectively. However, 75.7% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across the Greater Perth region. The working-age population is particularly healthy with low levels of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 8.6% of the population (325 people), which is lower than the Greater Perth share of 16.1%, though this segment ranks lower nationally than the broader local community.

Sinagra was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb of Sinagra exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 18.2% of residents using a non-English language at home and 38.4% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 43.9% of the population. The most pronounced variation from regional trends is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.6% of the community compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the largest groups are English at 28.9%, Australian at 20.6%, and Other at 10.2%. Significant variations are also seen in other groups, with South Australians overrepresented at 2.2% of the local population (compared to 1.0% across the region), New Zealanders at 1.5% (compared to 0.8%), and Welsh ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 0.7%).

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

The median age of 31 years is younger than the Greater Perth average of 37 and sits below the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the suburb of Sinagra features a higher percentage of children aged 5 to 14 (15.9%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 65 to 74 (5.1%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 11.7% to 14.0% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 1.8% to 3.3%. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group dropped from 9.8% to 8.2%, while the 5 to 14 segment declined from 17.1% to 15.9%. Population forecasts suggest the age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 demographic projected to grow by 38 people (9%) from 423 to 462, while the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 age brackets are expected to decrease.