Success

Success lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The estimated population of the suburb of Success is around 13,626 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 2,286 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,340 people in the area. The resident population estimate of 13,259 by AreaSearch, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 137 validated new addresses since the Census date, indicates a population density ratio of 2,252 persons per square kilometer. Success's population growth rate of 20.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 37.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and using growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for areas not covered.

Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is forecast to grow by 4,054 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 29.0% over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Success has recorded approximately 61 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 306 homes. As of FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 8.6 people moving to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand significantly outpaces supply, potentially putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $369,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In this financial year, $3.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Comparatively, Success records roughly half the building activity per person when measured against Greater Perth.

Nationally, it places among the 49th percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (80.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 331 people per dwelling approval, Success shows a developing market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Success is expected to grow by 3,957 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Success has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Hammond Park Shopping Centre, Paperbark Estate Residential Development, Emmanuel Catholic College Expansion, and Beeliar Drive Commercial Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Success has an educated workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%, and there's been a 4.4% growth in employment over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 8,668 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.4% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is high at 84.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Census responses indicate that only 6.7% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, manufacturing employment is at 1.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 8.1% compared to the regional average of 9.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.4%, labour force grew by 4.7%, causing a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Success's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Success had a median income among taxpayers of $61,033. The average income stood at $72,850. This is higher than average nationally and compares to levels of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $66,904 (median) and $79,858 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Success, between the 75th and 79th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 38.1% of the population (5,191 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, placing disposable income at the 74th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Success is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Success, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 79.9% houses and 20.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Success was at 16.6%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (53.3%) or rented (30.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, above Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Success's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Success has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.1% of all households, including 40.7% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.9%, with lone person households at 20.8% and group households making up 3.2%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

University qualifications are held by 31.0% of residents aged 15+, slightly above the SA3 area average of 27.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 24.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 60 active transport stops operating within Success. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 18 individual routes in total, collectively providing 5,878 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 176 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 76%, while train accounts for 15%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 6.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 839 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 97 weekly trips per individual stop.

Success's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Success, as assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts showed low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (around 7,646 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 7.0% of residents and asthma impacting 6.5%. A total of 77.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents exhibited low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,389 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Success 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

Success scores highly on cultural diversity, with 29.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 41.8% born overseas. The main religion in Success is Christianity, comprising 44.9% of the people. Hinduism is overrepresented, making up 3.7% compared to Greater Perth's 2.5%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (22.8%), Australian (20.0%), and Other (13.0%). Notably, South African (1.7%) and Maori (1.3%) populations are overrepresented in Success compared to regional averages of 1.0% and 0.9%, respectively. Similarly, Croatian is also overrepresented at 1.1%.

Success hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Success's median age of 35 years is slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 shows strong representation at 17.4%, compared to Greater Perth, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 5.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.3% to 13.6%, and the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 4.6% to 5.7%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 7.5% to 5.7%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 16.9% to 15.3%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Success. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to increase significantly, expanding by 893 people (47%) from 1,921 to 2,815. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort grows by a modest 3% (61 people).