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Toodyay has an estimated 1,575 residents, up from 1,362 at the 2021 Census — a change of 213 people, or 15.6%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. Density is about 26 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS demographic releases alongside new addresses confirmed following the Census, the population of the suburb of Toodyay stands at roughly 1,575 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 213 people (15.6%) relative to the 1,362 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced from an estimated resident count of 1,572 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 9 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a density of 25 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Toodyay maintains a spacious living environment.
Furthermore, the 15.6% gain achieved since the 2021 census positioned the suburb of Toodyay ahead of both the wider SA4 region (9.5%) and national benchmarks, establishing it as a local growth standout. Inbound interstate migration served as the core growth engine, delivering approximately 85.0% of recent population additions, alongside positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 baseline for each SA2. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, and for broader projections extending past 2032, cohort growth rates from the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region dataset (using 2022 figures) are applied. Looking ahead across the suburb of Toodyay, future demographic expansion is projected to track slightly underneath the median for regional Australia, with aggregated SA2 metrics anticipating an increase of 165 persons by 2041, representing an overall expansion of 10.3% over the 16 years.
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Residential building approvals in Toodyay remain subdued, registering 2 dwelling approvals per annum and totaling 14 dwellings over the five-year period. Such modest building volumes align with the locality's rural character, where residential development responds primarily to targeted local demand rather than speculative market activity. Because baseline numbers are small, single building projects can create notable swings in yearly statistics and comparative rates. Residential building output in Toodyay tracks considerably below the pace recorded across Rest of WA and falls well short of nationwide figures. All newly sanctioned building activity has comprised separate standalone houses, catering to households seeking rural acreage and open lifestyle environments.
The area records approximately 117 people per dwelling approval, pointing toward an expanding catchment. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release, demographic projections indicate Toodyay will gain 162 residents by 2041. If residential construction volumes do not accelerate from their current trajectory, dwelling availability could fall behind population influx, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and supporting upward price movement.
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Development applications around Toodyay
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 27 current infrastructure and development projects close to Toodyay, worth an estimated $10.3 billion. 8 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Civic performance is heavily shaped by major regional projects, network upgrades, and planning initiatives. Currently, no major infrastructure initiatives have been pinpointed by AreaSearch as directly impacting the immediate locality. Relevant broader state initiatives include the METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program, the WA Police Satellite Technology Upgrade, the Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements, and the South West Interconnected System Transformation.
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Northam Boulevard Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Northam Boulevard shopping centre into a regional retail and community hub, incorporating over 2200 solar panels generating 40% of its electricity, merging with Northam Arcade, and featuring anchors Woolworths and Kmart plus over 22 specialty stores.
Northam Hydrogen Plant - MEG HP1
Proposed green hydrogen production plant and solar farm expansion near Northam. The project proposes a 10 MW electrolyser plant using power from the existing Northam Solar Farm and up to 13 MW of additional solar panels, producing about 4 tonnes of gaseous hydrogen per day for light and heavy vehicle transport. Public consultation closed on 27 February 2025 and the Part 11B significant development application remains under assessment by the WA planning pathway pending a WAPC determination.
The Views Bullsbrook Estate
Residential land estate in the Bullsbrook foothills with views to the Perth hills and sunset coast, developed across two stages totalling approximately 22 hectares and around 187 lots. Lots ranged from family sized blocks to smaller downsizer options, with house and land packages marketed via local builders. Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 are now titled and sold out, with the estate no longer listed among active releases by its project marketer. Located on Amalfi Drive close to Bullsbrook College, the Swan Valley wine region, and the NorthLink WA corridor into Perth.Estate promoted by Bullsbrook Syndicate Pty Ltd with sales handled by Jones Realty & Projects and Stage Property.
Kingsford at Bullsbrook Estate
Master-planned residential estate delivering 2,500 single residential lots over approximately 14 years in Bullsbrook, north-east of Perth. The estate features retained natural bushland, the Ki-it Monger Brook creek corridor, elevated homesites with Darling Scarp views, and 41ha of public open space. The Kingsford Town Centre is now open, anchored by a Woolworths supermarket, cafe, and specialty stores. Lot sizes average over 500sqm, with land selling from $375,000.
Bullsbrook Landing Private Estate
Multi-stage residential development by DJ MacCormick. Stage 5 recently released with blocks 325-450sqm, prices from $171k. Walking distance to Bullsbrook College, new daycare centre nearby.
Bullsbrook District Open Space and Community Centre
Masterplan for new district-level community infrastructure including open space, community centre facilities, sports fields, and recreational amenities to accommodate the growing Bullsbrook community. Construction is anticipated to commence between 2027 and 2030.
Bullsbrook Heights Private Estate
Private residential estate in Perth's foothills, 25 minutes to Perth Airport. Limited land available with easy access to NorthLink Highway connecting to Perth CBD. Close to schools, library, and local amenities.
Stock Road Upgrade
71 million dollar infrastructure project creating 4.3km connection between Great Northern Highway and Tonkin Highway. Features bridge over Ellen Brook, rail crossing with boom gates, T-intersections and roundabout.
659 residents of Toodyay are employed, from a labour force of 686. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 50.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,258, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market presents a mix of professional and vocational roles, supported by solid representation across essential services and an unemployment rate of 3.9%, as compiled from AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026659 residents are employed, with unemployment tracking 0.4% higher than the Regional WA figure of 3.5%, while labour force participation is notably lower at 50.7% compared to 65.4% across Regional WA. Census records indicate a modest 11.8% of the local workforce worked from home, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Health care & social assistance displays substantial local concentration, generating an employment concentration 1.4 times greater than the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 3.5% of local jobs, well below the 9.3% seen across Regional WA. A comparison between the resident headcount and the Census working population indicates a constrained volume of local workplace positions. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures over the 12 months to March 2026 shows local labour supply contracted by 5.0% alongside a 7.2% reduction in employed persons, driving a 2.3 percentage points rise in the jobless rate. In comparison, Regional WA recorded a 0.1% dip in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.4 percentage points increase in unemployment. National employment modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provides broader context for future local labour requirements over five- and ten-year horizons. Across the country, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry paths vary widely. When applied to Toodyay's specific sector distribution, local employment is modeled to increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (a weighted structural extrapolation that does not incorporate localised population projections).
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Median household income in Toodyay is $941 a week (about $49,000 a year), with median personal income at $568 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,919 a year against an average of $63,458. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation metrics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show personal earnings in the suburb of Toodyay sit below nationwide medians. Taxpayers in the suburb of Toodyay recorded a median income of $46,919 and a mean of $63,458, compared with $59,973 and $74,392 respectively across Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% following financial year 2023 brings indexed estimates to approximately $52,047 for median income and $70,394 for average income as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings throughout Toodyay placed between the 1st and 8th percentiles nationally.
In terms of earnings distribution, 34.0% of local earners (535 individuals) fall into the $400 - 799 bracket, whereas the broader region is weighted toward the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 31.1%. Overall household finances show tight constraints, with 42.6% managing on weekly incomes below $800. Housing affordability pressures are pronounced, with 82.8% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Toodyay had 581 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,365 a month. Rent absorbs 29.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwellings in Toodyay at the most recent Census were overwhelmingly separate houses at 95.2%, with apartments, townhouses, and alternate structures accounting for 4.8%, whereas Regional WA recorded 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 46.6%, substantially exceeding the regional norm, while mortgaged properties accounted for 33.7% and rental accommodation comprised 19.7%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,365, below the Regional WA benchmark of $1,560, whereas median weekly rents were $280 compared to $265 across Regional WA. When evaluated against national medians, Toodyay's mortgage costs sit well below the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the $375 national level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Toodyay counted 581 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 672 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 60.2% of local households, made up of couples without children (33.7%), couples with children (13.9%), and single parent arrangements (9.8%). The remaining 39.8% consists of non-family living situations, predominantly lone person households (36.5%) alongside group residences (2.9%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.1 people, under the Regional WA figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.1% of adults in Toodyay hold a university qualification, including 10.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher education completion rates present an area for development, with university qualifications held by 17.1% of residents compared to the national benchmark of 30.4%. Within tertiary attainment, bachelor degrees account for 10.2%, postgraduate credentials make up 3.6%, and graduate diplomas represent 3.3%. Technical and vocational training is widely held, with 41.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (29.8%). Current student engagement is strong, with 25.8% of the community undertaking formal studies. This cohort comprises 9.8% enrolled in primary schools, 7.0% attending secondary institutions, and 2.0% participating in higher education.
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Getting around Toodyay means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in Toodyay comprises 2 operational stops serviced by local bus networks. These locations are connected via 3 separate transit routes, generating a combined 22 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transport access is limited, with local homes positioned an average distance of 1604 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles serve as the primary transport method, utilized by 89% of commuters, while household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A modest 11.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during the pandemic. Transit service schedules average 3 trips per day across all operational routes, translating to roughly 11 weekly trips at each designated stop.
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59.6% of residents in Toodyay report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Toodyay align closely with Australian standards across mortality and chronic illness rates, exhibiting typical prevalence patterns among younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance membership stands at approximately 52% of residents (~825 people), slightly exceeding the typical SA2 rate but trailing the 56.4% recorded across Regional WA. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses, affecting 11.7% and 9.2% of the local population respectively, while 59.6% reported having no diagnosed chronic medical conditions compared with 69.3% throughout Regional WA. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of ongoing health conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 34.1% of the populace (537 people), notably higher than the 19.1% share in Regional WA, with older residents registering particularly strong health outcomes relative to nationwide figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Toodyay is largely Australian-born, at 77.0% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.2%) and Australian (29.2%). 3.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity place Toodyay below broader averages, with Australian citizens comprising 84.5% of the community, 77.0% born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the dominant faith, observed by 45.9% of residents. In contrast, no residents identified with Judaism, matching the absence of representation recorded across Regional WA. Regarding ancestral origins, the most prominent backgrounds reported across Toodyay are English at 36.2%, Australian at 29.2%, and Irish at 9.0%. Other distinct heritages include Dutch at 1.6% (compared to 1.5% regionally), Welsh at 1.0% (vs 0.6% regionally), and New Zealand at 0.9% (matching 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Toodyay is 55, older than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 17.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile in Toodyay reflects a mature population structure. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees aged 65+ comprise 34.1% of the population, compared to 19.1% across Regional WA, while adults aged 25 - 44 account for 18.1% versus 26.6% regionally. The estimated median age is 55, moving from 56 at the 2021 Census, which sits 15 years higher than the Regional WA median of 40 and well above the national median of 38 at that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 45 - 64, decreasing from 28.6% to an estimated 24.3%.
Looking forward to 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive growth, adding 89 residents (31%) to total 374.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Toodyay
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,362 at the 2021 Census → 1,575 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51458). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.