Wandi

Wandi lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the population of Wandi is estimated at around 6,050, reflecting a 39.9% increase since the 2021 Census which reported 4,324 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and ABS ERP data released in June 2024, indicating a resident population of 5,254. The population density is approximately 487 persons per square kilometer. Wandi's growth exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Interstate migration contributed about 70% of overall gains, with other factors also positive. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 based on 2022 data for areas not covered.

By 2041, the suburb is forecast to grow by 2,013 persons, reflecting a total increase of 30.3% over 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Wandi was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Wandi averaged approximately 51 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 258 homes were approved, with an additional 41 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each home built over the past five financial years accommodates about 7.6 new residents annually.

This demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new properties is around $375,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY-26, there have been $140,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential.

While Wandi records about three-quarters the building activity per person compared to Greater Perth, it ranks among the 94th percentile nationally for construction activity, which has intensified recently. All recent building activity consists of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. With approximately 54 people per approval, Wandi reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wandi is expected to grow by around 1,831 residents through to 2041. Construction pace is maintaining reasonable growth, although buyers may face growing competition as population increases.

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

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly: Anketell South Local Structure Plan, Southern Suburbs District Structure Plan Stage 3, Anketell-Thomas Road Freight Corridor, and Ranford Road Station.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Wandi ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Wandi has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.9%. As of June 2025, 3,385 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.3% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation in Wandi is higher at 78.9% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Manufacturing has a higher representation with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food shows lower representation at 4.4% versus the regional average of 6.8%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.9% while labour force increased by 5.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7%, labour force growth of 3.8%, with unemployment rising 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wandi's employment mix suggests local employment should 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that Wandi had a median income of $60,756 and an average income of $70,489. This is higher than the national averages of $58,380 (median) and $78,020 (average) for Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income in Wandi would be approximately $69,383 and average income would be around $80,498 by that date. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Wandi rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes all between the 86th and 86th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 44.0% of residents (2,662 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is consistent with broader trends in the surrounding region, where 32.0% fall into the same category. Economic strength is evident as 32.4% of households achieve high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 85th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Wandi, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 97.3% houses and 2.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Perth metro's 93.0% houses and 7.0% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Wandi was at 15.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (65.0%) or rented (19.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,056, which is higher than the Perth metro average of $1,724. The median weekly rent figure for Wandi was recorded at $410, compared to Perth metro's $315. Nationally, Wandi's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 84.1% of all households, consisting of 45.9% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.9%, with lone person households at 14.3% and group households at 1.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

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

Wandi's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 30.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to the SA3 area average of 19.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 40.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 13.0% and certificates at 27.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary, 6.4% in secondary, and 4.4% in tertiary education. Honeywood Primary School serves the local educational needs within Wandi, with an enrollment of 652 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. As of 20XX (exact year not specified), the area's socio-educational conditions were above average, indicated by an ICSEA score of 1051. School places per 100 residents stood at 10.8, below the regional average of 13.7, suggesting some students may attend schools in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis shows 17 active stops operating in Wandi. These are bus stops serviced by one route, providing a total of 439 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is rated moderate, with residents typically located 412 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 62 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per stop.

Wandi's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Wandi's health outcomes show remarkable results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 55%, covering about 3,338 people, compared to Greater Perth's 52.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Wandi, affecting 6.9% and 6.5% of residents respectively. Notably, 78.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Perth's 71.4%. As of 2021, 8.3% of Wandi's population are aged 65 and over (502 people), lower than Greater Perth's 10.4%. However, health outcomes among seniors in Wandi require more attention than the broader population.

Wandi 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

Wandi's population was found to be more linguistically diverse than most local markets, with 22.9% speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest census data. Additionally, 37.4% of Wandi residents were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wandi, making up 42.7% of the population.

Notably, the category 'Other' comprises 2.2% of Wandi's population, compared to 2.8% across Greater Perth. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (26.6%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (10.6%). Some ethnic groups are notably overrepresented in Wandi compared to regional averages: South African at 2.3% vs 1.1%, Croatian at 1.1% vs 0.5%, and Korean at 1.0% vs 0.4%.

Wandi hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Wandi's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Wandi has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (20.3%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (1.8%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, Wandi's 35-44 age group has increased from 17.7% to 20.3%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 21.5% to 18.6%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 11.9% to 9.9%. Demographic modeling indicates that Wandi's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 cohort projected to grow by 69%, adding 435 residents to reach a total of 1,071.