Vasse

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

As of Nov 2025, Vasse's population is estimated at around 3,388, reflecting an increase of 535 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,853. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,289 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 435 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 93 persons per square kilometer. Vasse's growth of 18.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 83.0% 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 by this data and post-2032 estimations, 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). Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Australian non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, Vasse's population is expected to expand by 580 persons, reflecting a gain of 9.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Vasse has seen approximately 63 new homes approved annually, with a total of 315 homes approved between the financial years FY-21 and FY-25. In FY-26, up to 24 homes have been approved so far. On average, 0.9 new residents per year are associated with each dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of these properties is $423,000. This year has seen $2.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of WA, Vasse has 59.0% more construction activity per person. New building activity comprises 96.0% standalone homes and 4.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting the area's low density character. Currently, there are around 98 people per approval in Vasse.

By 2041, Vasse is projected to grow by 326 residents, with current development rates expected to comfortably meet demand.

Vasse has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely to impact the area. Key projects are Vasse Estate, Busselton Water Supply Improvement, Halcyon Vasse, and Coastal Dune Resilience Project. The following details those most relevant:.

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

Vasse has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, particularly in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, and employment grew by 5.1% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation of statistical areas.

As of June 2025, 1,684 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 0.2% below Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%. Workforce participation is high at 67.8%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a notable concentration in accommodation & food services, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 3.4% versus the regional average of 9.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparisons. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.1%, and labour force grew by 4.7%, reducing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points in Vasse. This contrasts with Rest of WA where employment rose by 1.1%, labour force grew by 0.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Vasse's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Vasse's median income among taxpayers was $53,372 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $70,487 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of WA's median and average incomes of $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. By September 2025, current estimates suggest Vasse's median income will be approximately $60,951 and the average will be around $80,496, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Vasse rank modestly, between the 44th and 53rd percentiles. In terms of income distribution, 36.3% of locals (1,229 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area where 31.1% occupy this bracket. After housing expenses, 85.1% of income remains for other expenses in Vasse. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Vasse is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Vasse's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census evaluation, comprised 99.0% houses and 0.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's 89.8% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Vasse was at 33.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.6% and rented dwellings at 16.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, aligning with Non-Metro WA's average, while the median weekly rent figure was $420, compared to Non-Metro WA's $1,733 and $360 respectively. Nationally, Vasse's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially higher at $375.

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

Family households constitute 82.9% of all households, including 41.4% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 15.6% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in Vasse aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 15.2%, substantially below Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (34.6%).

Educational participation is high at 32.6%, including primary education (14.2%), secondary education (10.4%), and tertiary education (1.8%). The area has educational provision through Vasse Primary School and Cape Naturaliste College, serving 1,882 students with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1012). There is one primary and one secondary institution in the area, functioning as an education hub with 55.5 school places per 100 residents - significantly above the regional average of 16.4.

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

The analysis of public transport in Vasse shows that there are currently 11 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing a total of 62 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents typically located approximately 579 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to about eight trips per day, which equates to roughly five weekly trips per individual stop.

Vasse'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 Vasse with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~1869 people), compared to 52.6% across Rest of WA.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.4% and 8.4% of residents respectively, while 71.6% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.5% across Rest of WA. As of March 2021, 12.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (409 people), which is lower than the 20.0% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors in Vasse are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Vasse is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Vasse has a lower than average cultural diversity, with 83.4% of its population born in Australia and 90.7% being citizens. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.4% of residents. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 37.0% of people in Vasse.

There is an overrepresentation of Judaism compared to regional figures; it comprises 0.0% of Vasse's population while being 0.1% across Rest of WA. The top three ancestry groups are English (34.8%), Australian (30.2%), and Irish (8.2%). Notably, Dutch, New Zealand, and Maori ethnicities have higher representation in Vasse compared to regional averages: Dutch at 1.7% versus 1.7%, New Zealand at 0.9% versus 1.0%, and Maori at 0.7% versus 0.4%.

Vasse's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Vasse's median age is 38 years, which is marginally below the Rest of WA average of 40 but in line with the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Rest of WA average, the 5-14 cohort is notably over-represented at 18.0% locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 8.5%. This concentration of the 5-14 age group is well above the national average of 12.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.2% to 12.2% of Vasse's population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 9.8% to 8.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Vasse's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow the strongest at 41%, adding 118 residents to reach a total of 406. However, both the 65 to 74 and 85+ age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.