Yakamia

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

According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider zone, alongside updated street addresses verified by AreaSearch post-Census, the resident count of Yakamia is projected to be approximately 3,234 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 209 individuals (6.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 3,025 individuals. The variation is deduced from the resident count of 3,231, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) plus 5 verified new addresses registered post-Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 989 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed across regions analyzed by AreaSearch. Throughout the past decade, Yakamia has exhibited stable expansion trends with a 1.0% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA4 region. Demographic expansion within the locality was chiefly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 61.0% of the aggregate population increase in recent times.

AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia demographic projections for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to calculate growth across all zones beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies the age cohort growth rates published by the ABS in its most recent Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 statistics). Looking ahead at population dynamics, a demographic gain slightly below the median of regional territories nationwide is anticipated, with the zone projected to expand by 330 individuals up to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, showing an overall rise of 10.1% across the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Yakamia according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics, distributed from regional database records, Yakamia has recorded roughly 11 residential approvals annually, summing to an estimated 55 properties over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 13 approvals have been documented. Given a ratio of 2.1 new residents annually per approved home over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating steady demand that underpins local real estate values, new residences carry an average construction cost of $501,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end market tier with premium properties. Furthermore, $11.3 million in commercial building approvals have been registered during this financial year, indicating moderate commercial construction activity.

In comparison to the Rest of WA, Yakamia exhibits roughly 62% of the per capita construction volume while ranking in the 32nd percentile of locations evaluated across the country, implying relatively constrained options for purchasers while boosting demand for pre-existing houses. This building volume is also below the nationwide average, reflecting the established state of the neighborhood and pointing to potential zoning limits. Recent construction approvals consist of 80.0% standalone houses and 20.0% townhouses or units, maintaining the suburban character of the area through a focus on detached dwellings that appeal to buyers seeking space. Representing about 536 individuals per approved dwelling, Yakamia presents a mature market profile.

Moving forward, Yakamia is projected to add 327 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly projections by AreaSearch). Construction is keeping a moderate pace relative to the projected population gains, although purchasers might experience heightened competition as the resident count grows.

Yakamia has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

Few elements impact local market performance as significantly as updates to regional infrastructure, key capital works, and planning frameworks. A total of 5 initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent works include the Spencer Park Renewal Project - Hardie Road Mixed-Use Development, the Yakamia/Lange Structure Plan, the Spencer Park Renewal Project, and the Spencer Park Education Support Centre Redevelopment, with the subsequent list outlining the items of greatest significance.

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While Yakamia retains a healthy unemployment rate of 2.8%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Yakamia maintains a balanced labor market encompassing both professional and trade occupations, with significant representation in essential service sectors, alongside a jobless rate of only 2.8%, compiled by AreaSearch from regional statistics. As of March 2026, 1,406 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.7% below the Regional WA average of 3.5%, while workforce participation is notably lower (54.5% versus 65.6% in Regional WA). Based on Census records, a minor 4.8% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 health restrictions should be kept in mind.

Local jobs are heavily concentrated within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The neighborhood exhibits a pronounced concentration in health care & social assistance, with its employment share reaching 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the mining sector is minimally represented, employing only 2.3% of the Yakamia workforce in contrast to 11.7% across Regional WA. This highly residential locality appears to provide scarce local job opportunities, as demonstrated by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics, compiled from broader geographic areas, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the size of the workforce contracted by 5.3% while total employment fell by 6.5%, leading to a 1.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. By comparison, Regional WA experienced a 0.1% decrease in employment, a 0.3% expansion in the workforce, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand patterns in Yakamia. These estimates, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local industry profile to project growth. While national employment is estimated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment structure suggests Yakamia's workforce demand should rise by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted calculation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population growth forecasts).

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Based on the most recent postcode ATO statistics published for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Yakamia features a median taxpayer income of $42,668, alongside an average of $53,778. This sits below the national benchmark, and compares to a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392 in Regional WA. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at roughly $47,332 for the median and $59,656 for the average as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in Yakamia all place between the 15th and 16th percentiles across the country. Earnings analysis shows that 28.8% of the local population (representing 931 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with wider regional patterns showing 31.1% of residents in this same bracket. Housing affordability pressure is high, with only 82.2% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 14th percentile.

Yakamia is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The mix of housing types in Yakamia, recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 81.8% standalone houses and 18.1% alternative dwellings (townhouses, units, 'other' structures), compared to 88.5% standalone houses and 11.6% alternative dwellings in Regional WA. Home ownership rates in Yakamia matched those of Regional WA at 34.3%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (28.8%) or occupied by tenants (36.9%). The median monthly home loan payment in the neighborhood was lower than the regional benchmark at $1,517, while the median weekly rental cost was documented at $320, compared to Regional WA figures of $1,560 and $265. Nationally, Yakamia's mortgage payments are notably lower than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents are well below the countrywide average of $375.

Yakamia features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Families comprise the majority of households at 64.1%, consisting of 23.9% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 11.5% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.9%, with single-person households representing 33.7% and shared houses making up 1.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Yakamia fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The neighborhood presents educational challenges, with university attainment rates (15.9%) tracking well below the national average of 30.4%. This situation presents both a difficulty and an opportunity for focused academic programs. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 11.8%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate degrees at 1.9%. Practical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (30.6%).

Academic enrollment is notably strong, with 26.3% of the local population currently undertaking formal studies. This cohort comprises 9.7% attending primary schools, 7.6% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.7% undertaking tertiary programs.

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

Public transit assessment indicates 14 operational transit stops within Yakamia, utilizing a combination of buses. These stops are serviced by 2 unique routes, which combine to offer 65 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as high, with residents living an average of 191 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential profile of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 94%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per home, which is below the regional average. A relatively small 4.8% of the workforce works from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules).

Transit service frequency averages 9 runs daily across all routes, translating to roughly 4 weekly runs per individual transit stop.

Health performance in Yakamia is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators highlight significant challenges for Yakamia, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic ailment rates, with notable rates of common illnesses across both youth and senior cohorts, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is particularly low at roughly 49% of the population (~1,570 people). This compares to 56.4% across Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical issues reported in the locality were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 10.8 and 9.5% of the population, respectively, while 58.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age residents experience higher than average rates of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 25.8% of the population (834 people), which is higher than the Regional WA average of 19.2%. Senior health profiles present various challenges, though national health percentiles generally align with the wider community.

In terms of cultural diversity, Yakamia records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Yakamia exhibits higher cultural diversity than the average, with 9.4% of the population speaking a non-English language in their homes and 23.3% born in another country. The primary religious affiliation in Yakamia is Christianity, representing 49.6% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of local residents, compared to 0.7% throughout Regional WA.

Regarding family heritage (parents' countries of birth), the three largest ancestral cohorts in Yakamia are English at 33.9% of the population, Australian at 30.2%, and Scottish at 6.7%. Additionally, there are distinct variations in the proportions of other heritages: Dutch is highly represented at 2.8% of Yakamia (compared to 1.5% across the region), Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.6% regionally) and Polish at 1.1% (versus 0.5% regionally).

Yakamia hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

With a median age of 45 years, Yakamia's population is much older than the Regional WA average of 40 years, and similarly older than the Australian median of 38 years. The demographic profile shows a large concentration of residents aged 85+ (6.7%), while the 55 - 64 bracket is relatively small (10.4%) compared to Regional WA. Since 2021, the neighborhood has trended younger, with the median age falling 1.0 years to 45 from 46. Notable shifts show the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 10.3% to 12.3% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age bracket rose from 10.4% to 12.3%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.1% to 10.8% and the 65 to 74 group decreased from 10.7% to 9.5%. Projections for the year 2041 point to major demographic shifts for Yakamia, with the 25 to 34 age bracket showing the strongest estimated growth at 40%, adding 158 residents to total 556, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to contract.