Wilson

Wilson has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Wilson's population is estimated at around 7,356, reflecting an increase of 748 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a growth rate of 11.3%, with the 2021 Census reporting a population of 6,608. AreaSearch validated this estimate following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 12 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,848 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Wilson's growth rate exceeded the national average of 8.9%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population growth.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and utilising growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for areas not covered. According to these projections, an above median population growth is expected for Wilson until 2041, with an estimated increase of 1,010 persons, reflecting a gain of 17.1% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Wilson has experienced around 28 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 142 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved in FY-26 so far. This results in an average of 6.3 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years.

Commercial development approvals totalled $148.9 million this financial year. Compared to Greater Perth, Wilson records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 50th percentile nationally for assessed areas. New developments consist of 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% attached dwellings, showing a shift from the current housing mix of 96.0% houses. With around 323 people per dwelling approval, Wilson indicates a developing market.

Population forecasts suggest Wilson will gain 1,254 residents by 2041. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $519,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development.

Wilson has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include Sam Kerr Football Centre and Queens Park Regional Open Space, Kent Street Weir Precinct Redevelopment, Curtin University Net Zero Precinct Digital Twin, and Heartwood Bentley - Bentley Redevelopment Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Wilson shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Wilson's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.7% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2%.

As of June 2025, 4,301 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.2% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 63.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food, with notable concentration in the latter at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, mining showed lower representation at 5.0% versus the regional average of 7.0%.

The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 4.2% alongside labour force increasing by 3.7%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Perth where employment grew by 3.7%, labour force expanded by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts for Sep-22 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wilson's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Wilson had a median income among taxpayers of $51,361 with an average level of $61,038. These figures are below the national averages of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively in Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $58,654 and average income is $69,705. According to the 2021 Census, Wilson's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly between the 39th and 45th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 31.3% of Wilson's population (2,302 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional levels at 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Wilson, with only 84.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 46th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Wilson's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.7% houses and 4.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wilson was 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.9% and rented ones at 38.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,842, while the median weekly rent figure was $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents being less than the national figure of $375.

Wilson features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 63.3% of all households, including 26.8% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 36.7%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households comprising 9.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Wilson exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Wilson's educational attainment exceeds broader standards, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to WA's 27.9% and the SA4 region's 29.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 17.2%. Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.3% in tertiary education, 7.5% in primary education, and 5.4% pursuing secondary education.

Wilson Primary School and Rehoboth Christian College - Wilson Campus serve 307 students collectively, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1022) offering balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited at 4.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.8, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Wilson has 38 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 different routes that together facilitate 2,156 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 192 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 308 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 56 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Wilson is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Wilson demonstrates above-average health outcomes in the area, with a low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population, although this is higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 51% (~3,783 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is slightly lower than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 6.7% and 6.4% of residents respectively. A total of 73.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% across Greater Perth. There are 15.4% (1,132 people) of residents aged 65 and over in the area. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Wilson is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wilson scores highly for cultural diversity, with 38.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 48.2% born overseas. The dominant religion in Wilson is Christianity, comprising 43.8% of the population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented, making up 6.0% compared to 6.7% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (22.1%), Australian (17.0%), and Other (16.8%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Dutch is overrepresented at 2.0%, Korean remains similar at 1.2%, while Chinese is slightly underrepresented at 13.6% compared to the regional average of 14.7%.

Wilson's population is younger than the national pattern

Wilson's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Wilson has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (19.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 14.6% to 16.5%, while the population aged 85 and over has declined from 3.4% to 2.3%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Wilson. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow by 62%, adding 260 residents to reach a total of 680. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 5-14 age cohorts.