Wandina

Population growth drivers in Wandina are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Wandina's population is estimated at around 4,631 people. This reflects an increase of 256 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,375 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 4,629 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with validation of two new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,442 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Wandina has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.5%, outperforming the SA3 area. Natural growth contributed approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, 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). Future population dynamics anticipate above median growth for regional areas across the nation. By 2041, Wandina is projected to increase by 884 persons, reflecting a gain of 20.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Wandina recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Wandina had 3 dwelling approvals annually between 2016 and 2020 inclusive. This totals 19 approvals over five years. The low development levels reflect the rural nature of Wandina, where residential growth is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand.

Notably, due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics. Compared to Rest of WA and national averages, Wandina has substantially lower development levels. Recent building activity in Wandina consists entirely of standalone homes, reflecting its rural character where larger properties and space are typical. As of 2021, Wandina has approximately 490 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Wandina is forecasted to gain 929 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth in the area, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases for dwellings.

Wandina has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 5thth percentile nationally

Five infrastructure projects may significantly affect a region's performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed five such projects: Meru Waste Management Facility Gas Flaring System Project, Geraldton Cycling Network Expansion Project, Revised Wandina Structure Plan, and two iterations of the Geraldton Cycle Network Expansion Project. The following list details those most likely to impact the area.

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The exceptional employment performance in Wandina places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Wandina has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.1%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 2,400 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%. Workforce participation in Wandina is high at 69.9%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Health care & social assistance has a particularly strong presence, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, mining shows lower representation at 5.6% compared to the regional average of 11.7%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.1% and employment declined by 2.0%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 1.1%. This contrasts with Rest of WA, where employment rose by 1.1%, the labour force grew by 0.5%, and unemployment fell to 2.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Wandina. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Wandina's employment mix indicates local employment could increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Wandina had a median taxpayer income of $58,264 and an average of $72,719 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably high compared to the Rest of WA's median income of $57,323 and average income of $71,163. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2%, estimated incomes would be approximately $66,537 (median) and $83,045 (average). The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Wandina ranking between the 78th and 80th percentiles nationally. The largest income segment comprises 39.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with 1,806 residents falling into this category, reflecting regional patterns where 31.1% similarly occupy this range. Notably, 31.0% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Wandina is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Wandina, as per the latest Census evaluation, 89.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 10.2% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 87.5% houses and 12.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wandina stood at 23.5%, with mortgaged properties at 45.3% and rented ones at 31.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandina was $1,790, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,517. Weekly rent in Wandina was recorded at $340, compared to Non-Metro WA's $250. Nationally, Wandina's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 82.4% of all households, including 42.6% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.6%, with lone person households at 15.3% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.4.

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

Wandina's educational qualifications trail Australian averages, with 21.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. The most common qualification is bachelor degrees (14.4%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (30.3%). Educational participation is high in Wandina, with 34.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 14.4% in primary, 10.7% in secondary, and 2.2% in tertiary education.

Wandina Primary School serves the local community, enrolling 471 students as of a typical Australian school condition index (ICSEA) of 974, indicating balanced educational opportunities. The school focuses on primary education only, with secondary options available nearby. There are 10.2 school places per 100 residents in Wandina, below the regional average of 16.8, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Wandina has 21 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There are two routes operating in total, offering 80 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents living an average of 211 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 11 trips daily across both routes, resulting in about three weekly trips per individual stop.

Wandina'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 Wandina. Both young and old age cohorts have a low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~2,596 people), compared to 53.7% across Rest of WA. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.3 and 7.4% of residents respectively, while 73.0% declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.8% across Rest of WA. As of 2021, 10.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (504 people), which is lower than the 18.3% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Wandina was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wandina's cultural diversity was above average, with 19.5% of its population born overseas and 13.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Wandina, comprising 52.5% of the population. Islam was overrepresented compared to the rest of WA, making up 3.1% of Wandina's population versus 1.3%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (29.1%), English (28.7%), and Other (7.2%). Notably, South African (1.8%) and Maori (0.8%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Australian Aboriginal was underrepresented at 4.6% versus 6.9%.

Wandina hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Wandina has a median age of 34, which is lower than the Rest of WA's figure of 40 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years old constitutes 17.5% of Wandina's population, higher than the Rest of WA but below the national average of 12.2%. The 55-64 age cohort makes up 7.9% of Wandina's population. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 12.3% to 13.7%, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 9.3% to 7.9%. The 5-14 age group has also dropped from 18.6% to 17.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wandina's age structure. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow by 50%, reaching 952 people from its current total of 634. Meanwhile, both the 65 to 74 and 85+ age groups are projected to see a reduction in numbers.