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Usher has an estimated 2,344 residents, up from 2,137 at the 2021 Census — a change of 207 people, or 9.7%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 609 residents on each 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Usher is estimated at approximately 2,344, following AreaSearch's review of broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified since the Census. In comparison to the 2,137 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 207 people (9.7%). This metric builds on an estimated resident population of 2,339 determined by AreaSearch after examining the ABS ERP release from June 2025, complemented by 45 validated new addresses since the Census date. At 608 persons per square kilometer, the population density leaves substantial room per resident as well as scope for additional development.
Outpacing the 9.5% national benchmark, the 9.7% expansion in the suburb of Usher since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional growth leader. This expansion was predominantly stimulated by overseas migration, which made up roughly 55.00000000000001% of recent population additions. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (with 2022 serving as the baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. In instances where SA2 boundaries lack this coverage, and when assessing trajectory past 2032 across all localities, AreaSearch utilizes cohort-specific growth figures from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. In terms of future demographic shifts, the suburb of Usher is anticipated to achieve population expansion tracking above the national regional median, adding 440 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which equates to an overall 18.6% rise across the 16 years.
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Residential building activity in Usher remains subdued, registering 2 dwelling approvals per year, or 14 dwellings over the five-year period. Such modest construction volumes align with the area's rural landscape, where building activity tends to address specific local housing demand rather than broad market momentum. Because total building approvals are limited, individual construction projects can create notable fluctuations in annual growth rates and comparative metrics. Construction levels in Usher are naturally well below those observed across Rest of WA, while also falling short of nationwide averages. Furthermore, all recent building activity has been confined to standalone houses, matching the rural character where expansive parcels and spacious layouts predominate.
An emerging market is signaled by a ratio of roughly 258 people per dwelling approval. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, Usher is forecast to add 435 residents through to 2041. Should current construction activity remain unchanged, residential additions could struggle to keep up with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Usher, worth an estimated $35 million. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.3 billion. 21 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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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Urban development initiatives, capital projects, and transport improvements exert a significant impact on local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 6 projects positioned to shape the locality. Prominent works include Usher Residential Land Release, Flynnwood Estate, Dalyellup Beach Estate - Wildwood Precinct, and Dalyellup College, with the key developments outlined below.
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Usher Residential Land Release
A 55.9-hectare residential land release located in Usher, Bunbury, managed by DevelopmentWA. The project involves the release of Lot 501 (part) Washington Avenue and Lots 800 (part) and 802 Parade Road to private developers through an Offers Invited process. The site is zoned Urban/Reserve under the MRS and LPS, with potential to provide more than 300 new residential lots. Infrastructure support is secured through Water Corporation funding for required utility upgrades.
Dalyellup College
A secondary school serving Years 7-12 for the Dalyellup community. The college provides comprehensive secondary education with modern facilities, technology labs, and sporting amenities to support students transitioning to higher education and career pathways.
SWAMS Health Hub and Community Centre
A purpose-built $45 million multi-purpose health and community facility providing culturally safe and holistic healthcare services to Aboriginal communities in the South West. The hub will offer primary health care, chronic disease management, social and emotional wellbeing programs, and family support services. The architectural design features rammed earth walls and cultural screens inspired by traditional Noongar fishing traps, while the eastern portion of the site will be restored as public open space.
Flynnwood Estate
A residential land development located in Usher, Western Australia. While earlier stages have been sold out, there are proposed residential lots with valid conditional approval, indicating ongoing development or future stages within the 'Tuart Brook development area'.
Dalyellup Primary School
A modern primary school serving the growing Dalyellup community with facilities for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. The school features contemporary learning spaces, technology hubs, and recreational facilities designed to support the educational needs of families in the expanding Dalyellup Beach Estate.
Dalyellup Beach Estate - Wildwood Precinct
Wildwood is the newest premium precinct within the award-winning Dalyellup Beach masterplanned community, located between Hutt Drive and Maidment Parade in Dalyellup WA. The precinct offers 146 homesites across Stage 1, with lots ranging from 370 square metres to 672 square metres, positioned just 500 metres from the beach. Approximately 47% of the precinct is dedicated to green open space, bordered by regional open space to the north and adjacent to Maidment Parade parklands. Stage 1 has launched with land now available, and the next stage is scheduled for release in June 2026.The precinct is located 2km from the Dalyellup Town Centre and 1.2km from Gosse Way Shopping Centre.
ALDI Dalyellup Supermarket
Approved single storey ALDI supermarket and small liquor store at Lot 9056 Portobello Road, Dalyellup. The proposal includes about 1505 sqm gross floor area, 82 car bays, landscaping, public art, roof and plinth signage, pedestrian seating and arbour canopy, access from Portobello Road and delivery access from Grafton Lane. Development approval was granted by the Shire of Capel on 30 April 2025 subject to conditions, with substantial commencement required within two years of the decision.
Dalyellup Beach Estate
Large-scale coastal masterplanned community in Dalyellup, south of Bunbury, developed by Satterley Property Group since 1999. The established estate is largely built out and includes a district shopping centre, schools, parks, over 130 hectares of coastal reserve and 50 hectares of Tuart forest. Satterley has now launched Wildwood, a new premium precinct within the estate offering 146 homesites less than 500m from the beach, with lots ranging from 370 to 672 square metres, extending the project's construction timeline.
1,200 residents of Usher are employed, from a labour force of 1,274. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,855, about 79% 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 labour market in Usher features a balanced distribution between blue and white collar roles, characterized by solid industrial and manufacturing footprints, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and year-on-year employment growth estimated at 1.8% based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,200 residents are employed. The jobless rate sits 2.3% higher than the 3.5% reported for Regional WA, while labour force participation stands at a typical 67.6% compared to 65.4% across Regional WA. Only 2.0% of local workers reported working from home in the Census, though Covid-19 restrictions at the time must be taken into account.
Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing represent the leading employment sectors for local workers. Manufacturing shows strong local specialization, capturing a workforce proportion 2.0 times the regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.6% of the workforce in Usher, well below the 9.3% seen across Regional WA. The balance between Census resident workers and the local operational workforce suggests that local employment opportunities remain limited. Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS and SALM data across broader regions, both employment and the labour pool grew by 1.8% over the 12 months to March 2026, leaving joblessness virtually unchanged. Over the same span, Regional WA experienced an employment contraction of 0.1%, a 0.3% rise in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor needs in Usher. Mapping these five and ten-year nationwide models onto the local workforce framework indicates overall national employment increases of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations persist. Applying these industry growth rates to the employment profile of Usher indicates projected local employment expansion of 5.5% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (calculated via basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative context, without local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Usher is $1,385 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $686 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,319 a year against an average of $62,111. 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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Based on AreaSearch postcode-level data from the ATO for financial year 2023, earnings in the suburb of Usher track beneath national figures, recording a median income of $48,319 and an average income of $62,111. By comparison, Regional WA registered a median income of $59,973 alongside an average of $74,392. Incorporating Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $53,600 (median) and $68,900 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 positions personal, family, and household earnings within modest bands between the 25th and 27th percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, 33.0% of residents (773 individuals) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which aligns with the 31.1% observed in the wider region. Affordability pressures are notable, with 83.2% of income remaining, placing the area at the 26th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Usher had 827 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,351 a month. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the residential fabric of Usher is composed of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative housing forms), closely mirroring Regional WA at 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Usher was 24.0%, trailing the regional benchmark, while 42.5% of homes were mortgaged and 33.5% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,351 sat below the Regional WA benchmark of $1,560, and median weekly rent was $300 versus $265 in Regional WA. Across Australia, typical monthly mortgage costs of $1,863 and weekly rents of $375 are substantially higher than those recorded in Usher.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Usher counted 827 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 907 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 67.0% of local households, consisting of couples without children (25.9%), couples with children (23.5%), and single parent families (17.8%). The remaining 33.0% consists of non-family living arrangements, with lone person households representing 29.4% and group households comprising 3.1%. At 2.4 people, the median household size is marginally smaller than the 2.5 average for Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.5% of adults in Usher hold a university qualification, including 7.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher education qualifications in the locality sit well beneath the national level of 30.4%, with tertiary completion recorded at 9.5%, presenting key opportunities for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for 7.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational training is prominent, with 41.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (35.7%) and advanced diplomas (6.1%). Active learning engagement is prominent across the community, with 26.7% of residents attending educational institutions. This comprises 10.4% in primary education, 8.8% attending secondary schools, and 1.6% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Public transport in Usher reaches 20 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 230 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of local transit options shows 20 operational public transport stops across Usher, consisting of bus services. These points are connected by 3 separate routes that generate 226 weekly passenger trips. Public transport connectivity is strong, with typical residential distances to the nearest stop averaging 173 meters. As an outward-commuting residential community, private vehicles dominate travel at 92%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per household, below regional figures. Working from home accounted for 2.0% of local workers according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit service frequency delivers an average of 32 trips each day across the network, translating to roughly 11 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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60.9% of residents in Usher report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality metrics and chronic ailment rates indicate meaningful health hurdles in Usher, with widespread prevalence of chronic issues across younger and older demographics, while private health insurance uptake is comparatively low at around 52% of residents (~1,215 people), compared to 56.4% throughout Regional WA. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most common diagnoses, diagnosed in 11.8 and 10.3% of the community respectively, whereas 60.9% of residents reported having no medical conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over represent 15.8% of the populace (370 people), below the 19.1% share recorded across Regional WA, with senior health indicators matching national trends for the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Usher is largely Australian-born, at 81.9% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.1%) and Australian (29.6%). 4.2% 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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Cultural diversity metrics in Usher track below national averages, with Australian citizens making up 86.6% of the population, 81.9% born in Australia, and 92.7% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith at 40.0% of residents. Islam shows the most pronounced relative representation, accounting for 1.3% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional WA. Looking at ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary reported groups in Usher are English at 31.1%, Australian at 29.6%, and Scottish at 7.3%. Noticeable differences are also evident among other backgrounds: Filipino represents 2.2% locally versus 1.2% regionally, Maori accounts for 1.6% compared to 1.0% across the region, and Welsh comprises 0.7% against 0.6% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Usher is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.7% 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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Demographically, Usher skews younger than Regional WA overall. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 32.5% of the population compared to 29.1% regionally, while seniors and retirees (65+) represent 15.8% compared to the regional proportion of 19.1%. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 38, decreasing from 39 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below the Regional WA benchmark of 40 recorded at that Census. For mature adults and young retirees (45 - 64), the population proportion reduced from 26.2% at the Census to an estimated 24.5%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the largest demographic increase is projected in young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), expanding by 239 residents (38%) to 877.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Usher
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 4 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 Aug 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 — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,137 at the 2021 Census → 2,344 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 (SAL51485). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.