Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Willetton has an estimated 21,734 residents, up 12.8% since the 2021 Census, with 25 projects tracked in the area around Willetton.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Willetton is a suburb in Western Australia, conveniently located 11.4 kilometres south-southeast from Perth CBD. Its population is estimated at around 21,734 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This represents an increase of 2,472 people (12.8%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 19,262 people. The suburb has a well-educated and highly culturally diverse community, a high proportion of residents born overseas, strong school performance and above-average household size. Notable features include residents aged 15 to 24, teenagers, middle-aged residents, married families and households with children.
Willetton's community is largely made up of family households and couples with children. Its population is growing moderately, and residents benefit from the suburb's high-quality educational institutions, public parks, recreational facilities and a mix of modern and traditional homes.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Willetton is a suburb in Western Australia, conveniently located 11.4 kilometres south-southeast from Perth CBD. Its population is estimated at around 21,734 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. This represents an increase of 2,472 people (12.8%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 19,262 people. The suburb has a well-educated and highly culturally diverse community, a high proportion of residents born overseas, strong school performance and above-average household size. Notable features include residents aged 15 to 24, teenagers, middle-aged residents, married families and households with children.
Willetton's community is largely made up of family households and couples with children. Its population is growing moderately, and residents benefit from the suburb's high-quality educational institutions, public parks, recreational facilities and a mix of modern and traditional homes.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 18,000 in 2006 and 21,691 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 21,734 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 5 to 14, 16.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 32.2%.
Willetton ranks in the 94th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 92nd for health.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Willetton is $828 a week, up 10.3% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 15% above Greater Perth.
15% above Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $828 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +10.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Canning | $720 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Canning, over 12 months | +9.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - South East | $716 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - South East, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
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Status of the 4 tracked applications: 3 approved, 1 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 25 projects in and around Willetton, 6 of them under construction.
The City of Canning is transforming the Willetton Sports Precinct, formerly known as Burrendah Park, into a multi-generational sport and community hub.
Dual-warehouse industrial and logistics complex delivering 8,800sqm and 3,500sqm facilities with 13.7m clearance, ESFR sprinklers, dock levellers, secured hardstand and sustainability features targeting 5 Star Green Star. Practical completion achieved and assets now leased.
A $15.6 million state-of-the-art three-storey classroom block officially opened in February 2024, featuring 22 general classrooms, an inclusive education classroom, changerooms, and amenities to accommodate more than 500 students for Mathematics, English, Health, and Physical Education.
A 9.6-hectare health, education, research, housing and mixed-use precinct beside Fiona Stanley Hospital, St John of God Murdoch Hospital, Murdoch University and Murdoch Station, delivered by DevelopmentWA in two stages. Murdoch Square opened in 2024 with healthcare, aged care, a medi-hotel, offices, retail and public space.
Modern shopping precinct redevelopment featuring expanded retail offerings including Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, HOYTS cinema, and enhanced community spaces. Owned and operated by HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX:HDN), specialising in convenience-based retail assets.
Major expansion of Westfield Booragoon from 72,000 square metres to 120,000 square metres across two stages. Stage 1 includes a new entertainment and leisure precinct with a 9-screen Hoyts cinema complex, fresh food precinct with relocated and expanded Woolworths, a new boutique supermarket, food laneway, 53 additional specialty stores, new east-west mall…
Major new four-level library and cultural centre forming the cultural heart of the future Melville City Centre. The project will deliver the City's main library, museum, exhibition galleries, performance and creative spaces, community meeting rooms, children's and youth areas, cafe and public plaza.
Rise@Murdoch is a 213-apartment build-to-rent development on Lot 121 within the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, delivering 65 social housing homes and 148 affordable rental homes plus ground-floor retail and office space.
A staged long-term redevelopment of the Kent Street Weir Precinct on the banks of the Canning River (Djarlgarro Beeliar) in Wilson. Works include a new district-level inclusive play space with cultural interpretation elements, an off-leash dog exercise area, wetland buffer expansion with over 21,000 native plants, a pump track, upgraded shelters and BBQ…
Scheduled renovation works for the Willetton Youth Centre, which was temporarily closed from May 12 to June 13, 2025, for facility upgrades and improvements by the City of Canning.
A major infrastructure planning initiative to upgrade Perth's busiest suburban train station outside the CBD to accommodate rapid growth within the Murdoch Specialised Activity Centre.
Staged redevelopment of the Kent Street Weir Precinct on the Canning River, delivered by the City of Canning as a major community recreation and environmental upgrade.
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Estimated completion year of the 8 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 3, 2027 1, 2028 1, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 1. 4 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 4 substantial development applications lodged in and around Willetton over the period covered (about 2.3 years), 2 in the last 12 months; 1 is recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.3 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 83 | ABS building approvals | 75th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 3 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.3 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.3 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Willetton include: Whaleback Golf Course & Hospitality Revitalisation (Approved); Willetton Youth Centre Renovation (Construction); Willetton Senior High School Redevelopment (Completed); Tulloch Way, Canning Vale Development (Approved); and Centuria Canning Vale Industrial Development (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Willetton spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Sports & Recreation, and Parks, Sport & Recreation, among others.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Willetton among the top 19% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Willetton area has seen 150 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Willetton's current population of 21,734 has been supported by 83 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Willetton has seen 4.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 286 people in the suburb of Willetton, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Willetton's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 83, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Willetton has grown by approximately 1,868 people, while 416 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 4.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Willetton are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,734 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +12.8% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,486 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 78th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 19,262 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 2,472 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +2.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 8.74 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Willetton was estimated to be approximately 21,734 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 21,691 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Willetton has added approximately 2,472 people and shown a 12.83% increase from the 19,262 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Willetton is estimated at 2,487 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Willetton has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.5% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Willetton is driven by: Overseas migration (91.0%), Natural increase (9.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 91.0% of overall population gains.
Willetton's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 56th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 20.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 24.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 47.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 40 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 16.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 16.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Willetton at 40 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 40 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 40 years as at August 2026, Willetton is 3 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Willetton compared to the Greater Perth region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 16.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Willetton compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Willetton show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age group is 5-14 year-olds (16.8% vs 12.2%). The most under-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (8.7% vs 15.8%) and 0-4 year-olds (3.2% vs 5.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 20.0% of the population in the suburb of Willetton as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 16.4% of the population in the suburb of Willetton as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $55,212 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $71,621 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,178 | 2021 Census, weekly | 76th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $755 | 2021 Census, weekly | 39th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 32.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,379 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 17.4% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Willetton is approximately $59,099. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $55,212.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Willetton is approximately $76,663. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $71,621.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Willetton is approximately $59,099 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $55,212 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Willetton is approximately $76,663 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $71,621 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Willetton's households (~32.2% / 1,981 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Willetton is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 32.2% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Willetton is $2,178/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Willetton is $2,379/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Willetton is $755/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Willetton's median income among taxpayers is $55,212, with an average of $71,621. This is in line with the national averages, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $64,047 and average of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $59,099 (median) and $76,663 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Willetton is $8,250 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Willetton's disposable income is $8,250 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Willetton rank among the top 6% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 66.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 11,417 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 18,664 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 11,604 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Willetton has approximately 11,417 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.6%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Willetton stands at 1.6%, which is 2.6 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Willetton is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.6% of employment), education & training (11.6%), and professional & technical (10.9%). Other significant employers include retail trade and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Willetton has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Willetton is 66.7%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The suburb of Willetton shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 10.9% of the local workforce compared to 8.2% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Willetton's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Willetton shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 27.9% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 11.7% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 42.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 14.3% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 32.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 35.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.0% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 12.4% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
42.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Willetton have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
32.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Willetton have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Willetton ranks in the 83th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Willetton are: Bachelor Degree (27.9%), Certificate (14.3%), Postgraduate (11.7%).
35.8% of the population in the suburb of Willetton is currently engaged in formal education, including 12.4% in primary school, 12.1% in secondary school, 7.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Willetton is 1097, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 7 schools within the suburb of Willetton, with a combined enrollment of approximately 5,643 students.
The suburb of Willetton includes 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 combined schools.
Willetton features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.1 people | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 14.3% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 51.5% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 21.4% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.6% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 6,159 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 6,949 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 84.1% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Willetton had 6,159 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 12.8% to an estimated 6,949 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Willetton is 3.1 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 84.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (14.3%), group households (1.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 5,180 family households, couples with children account for 51.5% of all households, couples without children at home 21.4%, and single parent families 10.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Willetton shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 84.1% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 14.3% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Willetton have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 60.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 28.6% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 14.3% of all households in the suburb of Willetton, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.5% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Willetton is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 53.2% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 45.9% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 54.1% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 79.9% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 46.8% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
Willetton scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 45.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.2% born overseas.
The main religion in Willetton was found to be Christianity, which makes up 41.2% of people in Willetton. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 6.7% of the population, compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Willetton are Chinese, comprising 21.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 4.0%, English, comprising 19.2% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Perth's 28.0%, and Australian, comprising 14.8% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Perth's 21.2%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Indian is notably overrepresented at 8.8% of Willetton (vs 2.6% across Greater Perth), Korean at 1.6% (vs 0.3%) and Sri Lankan at 0.9% (vs 0.2%).
53.2% of the suburb of Willetton population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
45.9% of the population in the suburb of Willetton speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.3% of the suburb of Willetton population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
79.9% of the suburb of Willetton population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Willetton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 20.1% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 39.9% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 90.0% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,100 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 40.0% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 18.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 28th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 22.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 34th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Willetton, 39.9% of homes are owned outright, 40.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 20.1% are rented.
According to the latest data, 90.0% of dwellings in the suburb of Willetton are houses.
In the suburb of Willetton, 5.7% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 4.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Willetton stands at 39.9%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Willetton is $2,100, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Willetton is $1,188, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Willetton, households with mortgages typically spend 22.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 18.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Willetton is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Willetton shows mortgage holders spending 22.3% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 18.4% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Willetton consists of 90.0% detached houses, 4.3% semi-detached dwellings, 5.7% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Willetton consumes approximately 12.6% of median household income ($9,431 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Willetton show attached dwellings contributing 8% of approvals compared to 10% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 92% of applications versus 90% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Willetton's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 53.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 53rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 77.6% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.6% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 84.1% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
Around 53.7% of people in the suburb of Willetton are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Willetton, 3.6% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
5.1% of people in the suburb of Willetton are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.4% of the suburb of Willetton population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.9% of people in the suburb of Willetton have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Willetton, 53.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 71 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 71st percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 94 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 70th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 4,595 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 74th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 231 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 23 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 8.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 94 public transport stops within the suburb of Willetton.
The suburb of Willetton has 4,595 weekly trips across 23 routes, averaging 656 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 216 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 447 m away and the nearest school 531 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 94 stops nearby, 4,595 weekly trips, access rating 71 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 56 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 56th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 447 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 531 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 539 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 551 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest shopping centre | 642 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 657 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 756 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 5.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking positions Willetton among the top 19% of areas assessed nationwide.
Willetton has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Willetton is $828 a week, +10.3% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Population growth drivers in Willetton are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends.
Willetton's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
Employment conditions in Willetton rank among the top 6% of areas assessed nationally.
Willetton shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Willetton features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
Willetton is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Willetton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Willetton's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Willetton has an estimated 21,734 residents, up 12.8% since the 2021 Census, with 25 projects tracked in the area around Willetton.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Willetton.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51612). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Willetton from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Willetton with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
