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Population
West Perth 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 November 2025, the estimated population of West Perth is around 7,674, reflecting a growth of 1,572 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 25.8% change from the previous census figure of 6,102 residents. The latest resident population estimate of 7,500 by AreaSearch, based on ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date, indicates this growth. West Perth's population density stands at approximately 3,520 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. West Perth's population growth of 25.8% since the 2021 census exceeds both national (8.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 93.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch employs 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 growth estimation, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future population trends forecast a significant increase for West Perth, with an expected expansion of 2,916 persons to reach 2041. This reflects a total increase of 36.8% over the 17-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions West Perth among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows West Perth has experienced around 26 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 131 homes. So far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, there has been an average of 12.1 new residents arriving per year per dwelling constructed.
Demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $686,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $17.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, showing steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Perth, West Perth has around half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person but places among the 76th percentile of areas assessed nationally.
Recent construction comprises 7.0% detached houses and 93.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend toward denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. West Perth reflects a developing area with around 152 people per approval. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects West Perth to grow by 2,824 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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Infrastructure
West Perth has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 55 projects likely to impact the region. Notable initiatives include METRONET, Perth City Link Redevelopment, Edith Cowan University City Campus, and Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The following list details projects expected to have the most relevance.
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Aboriginal Cultural Centre
A major cultural infrastructure project located on Whadjuk Noongar Country, between the Perth Concert Hall and the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). The centre will serve as an immersive hub to showcase Aboriginal art, dance, language, song, and storytelling. In October 2025, the WA Government appointed Hassell to develop the concept design. The project has $104 million in committed funding, split equally between the State and Federal governments.
METRONET
METRONET is Western Australia's largest-ever public transport infrastructure program, delivering over 72 kilometres of new passenger rail and 23 new stations across the Perth metropolitan area. As of December 2025, multiple stages are complete or nearing completion: Yanchep Rail Extension (opened July 2024), Morley-Ellenbrook Line (opened December 2024), Thornlie-Cockburn Link (opened June 2025), and Byford Rail Extension (opened October 2025). Remaining projects including the Airport Line upgrades, Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal (six crossings removed by late 2025), Circle Route Bus Priority, and final stages of the Ellenbrook Line are under active construction, with the overall program on track for substantial completion by 2027-2028. The program also includes 246 locally built C-series railcars, high-capacity signalling, and extensive station precinct activation.
Perth City Link Redevelopment
A $1.35 billion transformative urban renewal precinct reconnecting Perth's CBD with Northbridge. The project is currently headlined by the construction of the $853 million ECU City Campus (opening 2026) and the recently announced $500 million mixed-use residential towers by Oceania Capital and Erben Place. The precinct will deliver over 1,500 new residents and student beds, alongside the completed Perth Hub and Yagan Square.
Edith Cowan University City Campus
Australia's first comprehensive inner-city university campus spanning 11 super-levels and 65,000 square metres. It reached its full structural height in late 2024 ('top out' milestone), with internal fit-out continuing in 2025. The campus will house the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), School of Business and Law, creative industries programs, and emerging technology faculties, including a Cyber Security Operations Center. Key features include six world-class WAAPA performance venues, a dynamic digital media facade with over 2,800 custom LED fixtures, and an immersive digital foyer screen. The campus integrates with the Perth Busport and will accommodate over 10,000 students and staff. It is a $853M joint investment by the Australian Government, WA Government, and ECU, and is set to open in semester one 2026.
Fifteen The Esplanade (Elizabeth Quay)
The residential component of Brookfield's twin-tower precinct (Lots 5 & 6). The 56-storey mixed-use tower will feature luxury apartments, a boutique hotel, and retail. It sits adjacent to the completed Nine The Esplanade office tower (Lot 5, completed May 2025). The tower will include approximately 220 apartments and 84 hotel rooms with a cantilevered design.
METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program
The High Capacity Signalling Project will upgrade the existing signalling and control systems to an integrated communications-based train control system, making better use of the existing rail network by allowing more trains to run more often. The project aims to increase network capacity by 40 percent, provide energy-saving benefits, enhance cybersecurity, and future-proof the network for growth.
Perth Cultural Centre Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation of the Perth Cultural Centre precinct in Northbridge as part of the Perth City Deal. The 55 million dollar project, led by the WA Government and the Arts and Culture Trust, is transforming the public spaces between the Art Gallery of WA, WA Museum Boola Bardip, State Library of WA, State Theatre Centre of WA, Blue Room Theatre and PICA into a greener, safer and more accessible cultural hub. Works, which started in January 2025 and are expected to finish in 2026, include demolition of outdated structures, new landscaped and shaded pathways, upgraded lighting and safety, public art, hospitality offerings and flexible event and gathering spaces.
James Street Revitalisation
Major streetscape revitalisation project for James Street in Perth's Northbridge entertainment precinct. The City of Perth developed a draft concept plan approved by Council in May 2025, following extensive community consultation. The project aims to enhance safety and amenity, increase street greening, celebrate cultural identity, and support local businesses and public life. Key improvements include enhanced lighting and passive surveillance, cleaner and more comfortable streetscapes, increased tree coverage, improved pedestrian access, and celebration of the area's cultural diversity. The draft concept plan underwent public consultation from June to July 2025, with implementation expected to commence following final design approval. The project extends from Fitzgerald Street to William Street and includes improvements to the Perth Cultural Centre entrance.
Employment
Employment performance in West Perth has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally
West Perth has a highly educated workforce with professional services showing strong representation. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.
As of June 2025, there are 4,957 residents in work and the unemployment rate is 2.1% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 72.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and mining. West Perth has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of twice the regional level.
Conversely, construction is under-represented, with only 5.5% of West Perth's workforce compared to 9.3% in Greater Perth. The area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas, with a ratio of 7.9 workers per resident at the Census. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.6%, while employment declined by 3.4%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 1.8 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 3.7% and the labour force grew by 3.8%, leading to a minimal unemployment rate increase of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insight into potential future demand within West Perth. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to West Perth's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.
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Income
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 2022 shows median income in West Perth is $62,495 and average income is $90,467. Greater Perth has a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. By September 2025, with a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes are approximately $71,369 (median) and $103,313 (average). Census 2021 data reveals individual earnings rank at the 93rd percentile nationally ($1,251 weekly), with household income at the 60th percentile. The largest earning segment comprises 32.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (2,486 residents). High housing costs consume 17.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile and SEIFA income ranking places West Perth in the 8th decile.
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Housing
West Perth features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
In West Perth, as per the latest Census evaluation, 9.0% were houses while 91.0% consisted of other dwellings such as semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Perth metro's dwelling structure of 37.1% houses and 62.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in West Perth stood at 15.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 19.6% and rented ones at 65.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,772, below the Perth metro average of $2,167. Weekly rent median was $400 compared to Perth metro's $390. Nationally, West Perth's mortgage repayments were lower than Australia's average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
West Perth features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 43.6% of all households, including 10.0% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 5.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 56.4%, with lone person households making up 47.0% and group households comprising 9.3%. The median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.1.
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Local Schools & Education
West Perth demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
West Perth has a higher proportion of residents with university qualifications than the broader region. 57.8% of its population aged 15 and above have such qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.3%. Vocational pathways account for 21.4% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.6% and certificates 11.8%.
In West Perth, a significant portion of the population is actively pursuing formal education, with 24.4% doing so. This includes 11.6% in tertiary education, 4.3% in primary education, and 1.9% pursuing secondary education. SEDA College WA provides educational services within West Perth but has no students enrolled as of the given date. Secondary education is dominated by one school, while primary students typically attend schools in nearby areas due to the lack of schools within West Perth itself. Residents must travel to neighboring regions for educational services. Note: For schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.
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Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
West Perth has 52 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 41 individual routes, providing a total of 13,323 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 110 meters to the nearest stop.
On average, there are 1,903 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 256 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
West Perth's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts
Analysis shows West Perth has strong health metrics. Prevalence of common conditions is low among its general population, nearing national averages in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate is high, at 63% (4,843 people), compared to Greater Perth's 69.8%.
Nationally, it's 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are most common, affecting 9.5 and 6.4%, respectively, with 73.6% reporting no medical ailments, close to Greater Perth's 74.5%. The area has 14.3% seniors (1,097 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
West Perth is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
West Perth's cultural diversity is notable, with 31.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 50.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 36.0%. While Judaism represents only 0.6%, this is similar to Greater Perth's 0.6%.
The top three ancestry groups are English (23.1%), Other (15.1%), and Australian (14.2%). Some ethnic groups show notable variations: Spanish at 0.9% compared to the regional 0.6%, Polish at 1.1% versus 1.0%, and Russian at 0.6% against 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
West Perth's population is younger than the national pattern
West Perth's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes 30.9%, higher than Greater Perth but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 age group makes up 3.7% of West Perth's population. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.3% to 5.1%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 9.8% to 8.6%. By 2041, forecasts suggest significant demographic changes. The 25-34 age group is projected to increase by 519 people (22%) to 2,891, while the 5-14 cohort will grow modestly by 8% (23 people).