Yakamia

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

As of November 2025, Yakamia's population is estimated at around 3,187, reflecting an increase of 162 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,025. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 3,208 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of three new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density ratio is 974 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Yakamia's growth rate of 5.4% since the census positions it competitively with other SA3 areas, being within 2.5 percentage points of the average growth rate for these areas. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Yakamia. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year for each SA2 area, and utilizing ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data to estimate growth post-2032.

Considering these projections, Yakamia is expected to increase by 379 persons to reach a total population of approximately 3,566 by the year 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 13.7% over the 17-year period.

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

Yakamia has seen approximately 11 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, about 57 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved in FY-26 so far. This results in an average of around 2.2 people moving to the area per new home constructed over these past five financial years.

The average construction cost value for new homes is approximately $501,000. In FY-26, there have been $11.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Rest of WA, Yakamia records around 63% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 37th percentile nationally for areas assessed, suggesting limited housing choices that support demand for existing dwellings. New development consists mainly of standalone homes (82.0%) with a smaller proportion of attached dwellings (18.0%), preserving Yakamia's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The area has approximately 461 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established population. Population forecasts indicate Yakamia will gain around 436 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential competition among buyers as the population grows.

Yakamia has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

Five projects are identified by AreaSearch as likely impacting the area, with key initiatives including the Spencer Park Renewal Project - Hardie Road Mixed-Use Development, Yakamia/Lange Structure Plan, Spencer Park Renewal Project, and Spencer Park Education Support Centre Redevelopment.

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AreaSearch analysis places Yakamia well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Yakamia's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs with significant representation in essential services. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of June 2025, lower than Rest of WA's 3.2%.

Employment grew by an estimated 1.3% over the past year. Workforce participation in Yakamia is 51.8%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Health care & social assistance employs 1.5 times more residents than the regional average, while mining employs only 2.3% of local workers, below Rest of WA's 11.7%.

Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 1.3%, labour force decreased by 0.7%, and unemployment rate fell by 1.9 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.2% over ten years for Yakamia, based on its current employment mix.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Yakamia's median income among taxpayers was $42,668 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $53,778 during the same period. This compares to figures for Rest of WA which were $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. By September 2025, current estimates project median income to be approximately $48,727 and average income at around $61,414, based on a 14.2% growth in wages from financial year 2022 as per the Wage Price Index. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Yakamia all fall between the 15th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data shows that 28.8% of locals (917 people) have incomes ranging from $1,500 to 2,999, a pattern also seen in metropolitan regions where 31.1% fall within this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Yakamia, with only 82.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 14th percentile nationally.

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

In Yakamia, as per the latest Census evaluation, 81.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 18.1% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro WA's figures of 92.1% houses and 8.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yakamia stood at 34.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.8% and rented ones at 36.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,490. The median weekly rent in Yakamia was $320, compared to Non-Metro WA's $280. Nationally, Yakamia's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $320 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 64.1% of all households, including 23.9% couples with children, 27.4% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.9%, with lone person households at 33.7% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.4 people.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 15.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 30.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education. Yakamia has four schools with a combined enrollment of 974 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 994) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes one primary school and three K-12 schools. The area functions as an education hub, offering 30.6 school places per 100 residents - significantly higher than the regional average of 16.0, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Transport analysis shows 14 active stops operating in Yakamia, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by two routes, offering 65 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 191 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages nine trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Yakamia faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across all age groups. Only approximately 49% (~1,547 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (10.8%) and mental health issues (9.5%). Conversely, 58.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 64.7% in Rest of WA. Yakamia has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.0% (796 people), compared to the regional average of 21.0%. Health outcomes among seniors mirror those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Yakamia was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Yakamia's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 9.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 23.3% born overseas. Christianity was the main religion in Yakamia, making up 49.6% of people there. However, the most notable overrepresentation was in Other religions, comprising 0.9% of the population compared to 0.6% across Rest of WA.

The top three represented ancestry groups were English at 33.9%, Australian at 30.2%, and Scottish at 6.7%. Notably, Dutch (2.8%) was overrepresented in Yakamia compared to regionally (2.3%), as were Welsh (0.9% vs 0.7%) and Polish (1.1% vs 0.7%).

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

Yakamia's median age is 45 years, notably higher than the Rest of WA average of 40 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile indicates that those aged 85 and above comprise 6.7%, while the 55-64 group constitutes 10.9%. Between 2021 and the present, Yakamia has seen a decrease in median age from 46 to 45 years. During this period, the 25-34 age group increased from 10.4% to 12.6%, and the 35-44 cohort grew from 10.3% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 65-74 group decreased from 10.7% to 9.1%, and the 75-84 group dropped from 10.4% to 9.2%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts in Yakamia. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 50%, adding 199 residents to reach 601. Meanwhile, the 85+ and 75-84 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.