Stoneville

Stoneville is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Stoneville's population is estimated at around 2,650 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 161 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,489 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,594 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 143 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.0% 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, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by 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 the suburb of Stoneville, with an expected increase of 390 persons to 2041 reflecting a gain of 14.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Stoneville according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Stoneville has recorded approximately two residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 12 homes between FY-21 and FY-25. In FY-26, three approvals have been recorded to date.

On average, each new home built in Stoneville over this period accommodates 12.3 new residents annually. This demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and intensifying buyer competition. Developers focus on the premium market, with an average construction cost of $629,000 per dwelling. Compared to Greater Perth, Stoneville has significantly less development activity, at 80.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes.

However, construction activity has recently intensified. Nationally, Stoneville's development level is also below average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development in Stoneville has been entirely comprised of standalone homes, preserving its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 584 people. By 2041, Stoneville is forecasted to gain 377 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Stoneville has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly impact a region's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are predicted to affect this area. Notable projects include EastLink WA, City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades, METRONET, and METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program, with the following list outlining those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Stoneville rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Stoneville has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.5% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.6%.

This is lower than Greater Perth's employment growth of 2.9%, but similar to its labour force expansion of 3.0%. Stoneville's unemployment rate was 2.5% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%, with workforce participation rates being broadly similar, at 71.6%. According to Census responses, 10.0% of residents worked from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in mining, construction, and health care & social assistance sectors.

Stoneville has a high employment specialization in mining, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, at 10.0% compared to Greater Perth's 14.8%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the working population count versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, while labour force grew by 1.6%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Stoneville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Stoneville suburb has one of Australia's highest incomes according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Median income among Stoneville taxpayers is $60,832 with average income at $79,438. Greater Perth figures are $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. With a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $66,684 (median) and $87,080 (average). From the 2021 Census, Stoneville incomes cluster around the 66th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 33.6% of population earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to regional levels at 32.0%. Higher earners make up 30.4%, indicating strong purchasing power. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of income. Stoneville's SEIFA income ranking is in the 6th decile.

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

Stoneville's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were entirely houses with no other dwelling types present. This is distinct from Perth metro's mix of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Stoneville stood at 40.0%, higher than Perth metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (52.5%) or rented (7.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, surpassing Perth metro's average of $1,907. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $389, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Stoneville's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 82.6% of all households, including 41.2% couples with children, 32.4% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 17.4%, comprising 15.5% lone person households and 1.5% group households. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Stoneville places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Stoneville's educational qualifications trail Australian averages: 21.9% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common (15.6%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent at 42.6%, with advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 30.9%. Educational participation is high, with 26.6% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.0% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Stoneville has 33 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by three routes that together offer 72 weekly passenger trips. Residents have limited access to these services, with an average distance of 820 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from this primarily residential area, with cars being the dominant mode at 91%. Each dwelling averages 2.2 vehicles, higher than the regional norm. Only 10% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census).

Service frequency is around 10 trips daily across all routes, equating to about two weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Stoneville is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Stoneville exhibits superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age groups show low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 59% (1,556 people) have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.2% of residents and arthritis impacting 8.6%. Notably, 66.4% declare no medical ailments compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has 23.4% (620 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Stoneville was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 75.7% of its population born in Australia and 90.6% being citizens. English is spoken as the only language at home by 95.8% of Stoneville's residents. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 41.8% of the population.

However, Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 1.1% of Stoneville's population versus a regional average of 2.7%. The top three ancestry groups in Stoneville are English at 35.6%, Australian at 26.8%, and Scottish at 9.7%. These figures exceed the respective regional averages of 28.0%, 21.2%, and not specified for Scottish. Notably, Welsh (1.2% vs 0.7%), Dutch (2.2% vs 1.5%), and New Zealand (1.0% vs 0.8%) ethnicities are also overrepresented in Stoneville compared to regional averages.

Stoneville hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Stoneville's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and significantly exceeding the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes a strong 13.4% of Stoneville's population compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.6%. Post the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.5% to 7.8%, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 12.2% to 13.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 15.4% to 13.6%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 10.1% to 8.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Stoneville's age profile. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 64% (132 people), reaching 339 from 206. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 78% of the population growth, with the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 cohorts anticipated to experience population declines.