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Wooroloo has an estimated 2,872 residents, up from 2,613 at the 2021 Census — a change of 259 people, or 9.9%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 44.0% of that increase. Density is about 61 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population in the suburb of Wooroloo is estimated at approximately 2,872, based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS population updates across the wider district alongside newly validated addresses since the Census. This represents an expansion of 259 people (9.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,613 people. That change stems from AreaSearch evaluating the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 showing a resident population of 2,863, plus an extra 5 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With a density of 60 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy substantial physical space.
Furthermore, the 9.9% population increase in the suburb of Wooroloo outpaced the national figure of 9.5% since the 2021 census, positioning the locality as a leading growth pocket regionally. Overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 44.0% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and natural increase also registered positive gains. Projections for the suburb of Wooroloo draw upon 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data anchored to a 2022 base year across SA2 boundaries, supplemented by age-bracket growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 figures) for periods after 2032 or locations outside standard SA2 coverage. When evaluating these demographic transitions, future expansion in the suburb of Wooroloo is forecast to sit slightly below the national statistical median, accumulating an additional 229 persons to 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 7.7% over the 16 years.
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An analysis of ABS building approvals aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Wooroloo has averaged approximately 3 residential building approvals per year, amounting to 17 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 4 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the locality absorbed an average of 20.2 new residents annually for every dwelling constructed, demonstrating that housing demand is significantly exceeding new supply and creating upward price momentum and buyer competition. Furthermore, the average expected construction cost for new homes stands at $566,000, illustrating an emphasis by developers on higher-end builds within the premium segment.
Residential development in Wooroloo is substantially subdued compared to Greater Perth, tracking 92.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This limited volume of additions tends to bolster pricing and competition across existing properties, even though construction activity has recently gained momentum. Approval levels also fall short of the national rate, indicating an established market and potential development constraints. All recent approvals have been exclusively for detached houses, preserving the quiet, low-density neighborhood fabric tailored to families desiring spacious living, with an estimated ratio of 1109 people per building approval highlighting the subdued development environment. Projections from the latest quarterly figures by AreaSearch indicate Wooroloo is on track to gain 220 residents by 2041. Under prevailing building activity levels, upcoming residential construction is poised to satisfy demand comfortably, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially facilitating growth above current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Wooroloo
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 18 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wooroloo, worth an estimated $7.41 billion. 5 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects and regional planning strategies play a critical role in shaping community development. At present, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that directly impact the locality, though key broader regional initiatives include EastLink WA, the METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program, the WA Police Satellite Technology Upgrade, and Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements.
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EastLink WA
EastLink WA is a long-term corridor project that will provide a safer and more efficient route between Perth and Northam. Planning and development for the full corridor has been completed, including the Ultimate Design Concept and land protection requirements. Construction is underway on associated Reid Highway interchanges at Altone Road and Daviot Road/Drumpellier Drive, with a further Henley Brook Avenue interchange funded. The broader EastLink WA mainline remains unfunded and is awaiting future business case and government investment decisions.
Gidgegannup Town Site
A proposed master-planned townsite with approximately 1,500 lots. The project aims to create a sustainable land development with services including roads, water, sewer, telecommunications, and power. The land is currently for sale and seeking a developer.
Gidgegannup Showgrounds Upgrade
Upgrades to the Gidgegannup Showgrounds including the hall, Burgo's bar, paving, car park, toilets, and arena. The project also includes a new sports pavilion, an advanced skate park, and remodelled BMX jumps.
Gidgegannup Play Space Public Art
The Gidgegannup Showgrounds is a significant community asset. The Showgrounds playspace will be renewed by 2024. This project is for the public art component of the renewal.
Kingsford at Bullsbrook Estate
Master-planned residential estate delivering 2,500 single residential lots over approximately 14 years in Bullsbrook, north-east of Perth. The estate features retained natural bushland, the Ki-it Monger Brook creek corridor, elevated homesites with Darling Scarp views, and 41ha of public open space. The Kingsford Town Centre is now open, anchored by a Woolworths supermarket, cafe, and specialty stores. Lot sizes average over 500sqm, with land selling from $375,000.
Bullsbrook Landing Private Estate
Multi-stage residential development by DJ MacCormick. Stage 5 recently released with blocks 325-450sqm, prices from $171k. Walking distance to Bullsbrook College, new daycare centre nearby.
The Views Bullsbrook Estate
Residential land estate in the Bullsbrook foothills with views to the Perth hills and sunset coast, developed across two stages totalling approximately 22 hectares and around 187 lots. Lots ranged from family sized blocks to smaller downsizer options, with house and land packages marketed via local builders. Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 are now titled and sold out, with the estate no longer listed among active releases by its project marketer. Located on Amalfi Drive close to Bullsbrook College, the Swan Valley wine region, and the NorthLink WA corridor into Perth.Estate promoted by Bullsbrook Syndicate Pty Ltd with sales handled by Jones Realty & Projects and Stage Property.
Stock Road Upgrade
71 million dollar infrastructure project creating 4.3km connection between Great Northern Highway and Tonkin Highway. Features bridge over Ellen Brook, rail crossing with boom gates, T-intersections and roundabout.
480 residents of Wooroloo are employed, from a labour force of 497. Unemployment sits at 3.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce patterns in Wooroloo show an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, with solid representation across essential services. Based on aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch, the local unemployment rate sits at 3.4%, alongside an estimated 2.8% annual rise in employment. In March 2026480 local residents were employed, while the jobless rate remained 0.8% below the 4.2% recorded across Greater Perth. Workforce participation remains markedly low at 18.2% compared to 69.9% regionally. In addition, only 12.5% of workers reported working from home during the Census, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
Key industries employing Wooroloo residents comprise mining, health care & social assistance, and public administration & safety. The workforce displays a prominent concentration in public administration & safety, where representation reaches 1.8 times the regional proportion. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 11.6% of local employment relative to 14.8% throughout Greater Perth. Overall, local job availability appears restricted when comparing working population counts against resident population figures from the Census. According to AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM metrics, the 12 months leading to March 2026 recorded a 2.8% gain in employment and a 2.9% rise in the labour force, lifting the jobless rate by 0.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth posted employment expansion of 2.0% and labour force growth of 2.5%, lifting its rate by 0.4 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 offer broader guidance, projecting countrywide employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the specific employment distribution of Wooroloo suggests local workforce growth of 5.7% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, serving as an illustrative structural projection without factoring in local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wooroloo is $1,895 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $749 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,024 a year against an average of $71,080. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that incomes in the suburb of Wooroloo exceed national benchmarks, recording a median of $50,024 and an average of $71,080, compared to Greater Perth medians of $60,748 and averages of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach $55,492 for median income and $78,849 for average income as of March 2026. Census results place local household earnings at the 59th percentile ($1,895 weekly) and individual earnings at the 38th percentile. In terms of distribution, 37.6% of residents (1,079 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring the broader metropolitan proportion of 32.0%.
After settling housing expenses, households retain 86.9% of their income, underpinning solid purchasing capability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wooroloo had 277 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,686 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, housing stock in Wooroloo was comprised of 98.9% separate houses and 1.1% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and alternative dwellings), diverging from the Perth metro split of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 35.8%, substantially exceeding Perth metro levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 56.0% and rental accommodation comprised 8.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,686, notably lower than the metropolitan figure of $1,907 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rent stood at $360, compared to $350 across Perth metro and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wooroloo counted 277 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 304 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 37% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 78.3% of households in the area, divided into couples without children (37.2%), couples with children (32.5%), and single parent families (8.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.7%, consisting of lone person residences at 20.6% and no group households recorded in the total. The average household size stands at 2.6 people, aligning precisely with the Greater Perth figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.1% of adults in Wooroloo hold a university qualification, including 6.8% with a bachelor degree and 0.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 14.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 34 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 981 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment figures show that 8.1% of Wooroloo residents hold university qualifications, lagging behind the nationwide mark of 30.4%. Within higher education, Bachelor degrees constitute 6.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 0.7% and graduate diplomas at 0.6%. In contrast, vocational qualifications represent 17.0% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (14.2%) and advanced diplomas (2.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 79.9% of the population participating in education. This cohort includes 28.0% attending secondary school, 25.3% in primary education, and 9.7% enrolled in tertiary courses.
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Getting around Wooroloo means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport provision in Wooroloo comprises 12 active stops with bus services operating across 2 separate routes, generating 50 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is restricted, with residents situated an average of 912 meters from their nearest transit stop. Commuting is heavily vehicular, with private cars accounting for 91% of travel, supported by an above-average vehicle ownership rate of 2.2 per dwelling. In addition, 12.5% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit schedules across all routes average 7 trips per day, providing approximately 4 weekly departures per individual stop.
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68.6% of residents in Wooroloo report no long-term health condition. 0.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch identify notable challenges across mortality figures and chronic conditions within both younger and older cohorts in Wooroloo. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is extensive, encompassing approximately 55% of residents (~1,591 people), slightly below the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most widespread diagnosed illnesses locally, affecting 8.4% and 7.9% of residents, while 68.6% reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Chronic condition rates among working-age locals sit above average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 9.4% of the population (269 people), below the 15.9% regional level, and this older cohort achieves exceptionally strong health outcomes relative to national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wooroloo is largely Australian-born, at 78.6% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (39.5%) and Australian (26.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Wooroloo sit below broader averages, with 25.3% holding citizenship, 78.6% born in Australia, and 96.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation at 42.0%. The most noticeable area of overrepresentation is in the Other category, accounting for 1.0% of the population relative to 1.4% across Greater Perth. The primary reported ancestries in Wooroloo are English at 39.5% (exceeding the regional mark of 28.0%), Australian at 26.4% (above Greater Perth at 21.2%), and Irish at 8.7%. Notable variations also appear across other lineages, with Polish representation at 0.9% (vs 0.7% regionally), South Australian at 0.8% (vs 1.0%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wooroloo is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 36.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age profile in Wooroloo leans heavily toward young adult couples without children. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that 51.0% of the population is aged 25 - 44, compared to 30.9% regionally, while 14.8% are aged 0 - 24 compared to 30.5% across Greater Perth. The median age is estimated at 36 as at August 2026, down from 37 at the 2021 Census and 1 year younger than the Greater Perth median of 37 at that Census. The 45 - 64 age bracket has contracted from 27.4% at the Census to an estimated 24.5%.
By 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ are projected to drive growth by adding 221 residents (82%) to reach 491, while the 25 - 44 cohort is expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wooroloo
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,613 at the 2021 Census → 2,872 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51646). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.