Tuart Hill

Population growth drivers in Tuart Hill are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Tuart Hill's population is estimated at around 8645 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1104 people (14.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7541 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 8436 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 57 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3965 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Tuart Hill's growth of 14.6% since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 9.7%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Projecting demographic trends, an above median population growth is expected for the Tuart Hill SA2, with an increase of 1349 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 13.0% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Tuart Hill when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Tuart Hill experienced around 32 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 163 homes. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. Over these 5 years (FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 5.3 people moved to the area per dwelling built. This supply lagging demand suggests heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $403,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. In this financial year, $7.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Tuart Hill shows comparable construction activity per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns.

Recent construction comprises 69.0% standalone homes and 31.0% medium and high-density housing, offering options across different price points. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (28.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. Tuart Hill indicates a mature market with around 448 people per approval. Future projections estimate Tuart Hill adding 1,120 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Tuart Hill has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to impact this particular area. Notable projects include the Tuart Hill Precinct Structure Plan (City of Stirling), Robinson Reserve Masterplan & Redevelopment, Banksia Grove - Tuart Hill (Stage 1 Apartments), and Scarborough Beach Road and Green Street Roundabout. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Tuart Hill well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Tuart Hill has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the Greater Perth average of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%. As of September 2025, 5,566 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Perth's rate and workforce participation at 70.7%, higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (1.2 times the regional average), professional & technical services, and retail trade. Construction employs only 7.4% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%.

The area shows limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, labour force by 3.7%, reducing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections for Tuart Hill indicate local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 shows Tuart Hill had a median taxpayer income of $58,820 and an average of $71,235. Nationally, the median was $60,748 and the average was $80,248. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%, estimated incomes would be approximately $64,478 (median) and $78,088 (average). Census data indicates personal income ranks at the 75th percentile ($962 weekly), with household income at the 37th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 34.1% of residents (2,947 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, reflecting regional patterns. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 36th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Tuart Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Tuart Hill's housing structure in its latest census report showed 27.7% houses and 72.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tuart Hill was 21.9%, with mortgages at 30.9% and rentals at 47.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,647, lower than Perth metro's $1,950, and the median weekly rent was $320, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Tuart Hill's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, with rents at $320 being substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 51.9% of all households, including 18.0% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 48.1%, with lone person households at 42.8% and group households making up 5.1%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

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

Tuart Hill's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 40.9% have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 29.0% in the SA4 region. University qualifications are led by bachelor degrees at 27.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 30.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 18.7%.

A significant 24.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 7.3% in tertiary education, 6.0% in primary education, and 3.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Tuart Hill has 35 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different routes that together facilitate 2,029 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 155 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 289 daily trips across all routes, which translates to about 57 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Tuart Hill, with both young and old age cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (around 4796 people), compared to 60.5% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues, impacting 9.3% of residents, and arthritis, affecting 6.2%. A total of 73.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. As of 14th June 2021, the area has 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over (around 1244 people), which is lower than the 18.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Tuart Hill is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Tuart Hill has high cultural diversity, with 36.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 46.8% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, at 42.5%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 7.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 3.6%.

Top ancestry groups are English (21.4%), Other (16.9%), and Australian (16.2%). Italian (8.6%) and Serbian (0.7%) are notably overrepresented, while Croatian is equally represented at 1.1%.

Tuart Hill's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Tuart Hill's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years, which is slightly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Tuart Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (24.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.4%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. From the 2021 Census to present, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 17.5% to 18.3%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 25.9% to 24.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Tuart Hill's age profile. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 40%, adding 270 residents and reaching a total of 953. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.