Yokine

Population growth drivers in Yokine are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Yokine's estimated population stands at around 13,906, reflecting a 9.4% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 12,706 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, indicating an estimated resident population of 13,907. Yokine's population density equates to 2,867 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, primarily driving Yokine's population growth. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and utilising ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data to estimate future trends.

Lower quartile growth is anticipated for national statistical areas, with Yokine expected to increase by 330 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.0% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Yokine among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Yokine has seen approximately 70 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. From FY-21 to FY-25, around 351 homes were approved, with another 31 in FY-26 so far. This results in about 198 people per dwelling approval.

Over the past five financial years, an average of 3.2 new residents was associated with each home built. The average construction cost value for new properties is $952,000, indicating a focus on premium market developments. In FY-26, $6.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded.

Compared to Greater Perth, Yokine has slightly more development per person over the past five years. Recent construction comprises 67% detached houses and 33% townhouses or apartments. Future projections estimate Yokine will add 282 residents by 2041.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects that may impact the region. Notable ones include The Coolbinia, Breckler Park 3x3 Basketball Court, Cottonwood Crescent Apartment Development, and Westminster Estate - Cedar Woods. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Yokine significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Yokine has a well-educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6%.

As of June 2025, 8,532 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation at 68.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade, particularly notable in the latter with levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Mining is under-represented, at 4.9% compared to Greater Perth's 7.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities.

In the 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 4.6%, labour force by 4.1%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. This compares to 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 from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Yokine's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Yokine's median income among taxpayers was $62,572 with an average of $83,257. This is among the highest in Australia compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $71,457 (median) and $95,079 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, personal income ranks at the 72nd percentile ($938 weekly), while household income sits at the 48th percentile. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 30.9% of the community (4,296 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 84.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 49th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Yokine displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Yokine, as per the latest Census evaluation, 40.7% of dwellings were houses while 59.3% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Perth metropolitan area had 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yokine stood at 28.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.0% and rented ones at 39.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, aligning with the Perth metro average, while the median weekly rent was $325, compared to Perth metro's $1,950 and $350 respectively. Nationally, Yokine's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863, and rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 60.2% of all households, including 23.2% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 39.8%, with lone person households at 35.3% and group households comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Yokine shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Yokine is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016 Census data, 38.4% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 29.0% in the Small Area 4 (SA4) region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.6% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 17.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the same census data. This includes 7.5% in tertiary education, 7.2% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing secondary education. Yokine Primary School and Carmel School serve a total of 711 students in the area, which demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1110. The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school. However, local school capacity is limited at 5.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.5, leading many families to travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Yokine has 59 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 3,418 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 179 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 488 trips across all routes, which amounts to approximately 57 weekly trips per individual stop.

Yokine's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Yokine residents show relatively positive health outcomes.

Common health condition prevalence is low among the general population but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 60% of the total population (8378 people). Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.5% and 6.8% of residents respectively. 71.2% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. The area has 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2614 people).

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

Yokine has a high level of cultural diversity, with 30.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.1% born overseas. The predominant religion in Yokine is Christianity, accounting for 45.4% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 5.4% of Yokine's population compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (21.0%), Australian (17.0%), and Other (15.0%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation: South African at 1.5% (vs regional 1.0%), Polish at 1.4% (vs 0.9%), and Macedonian at 1.6% (vs 1.5%).

Yokine's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Yokine is 38 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Yokine has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (19.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.5%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of Yokine's population aged 75 to 84 grew from 5.6% to 6.4%. By 2041, Yokine is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 58%, reaching 1,402 people from 889. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 88% of projected population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 15-24 and 0-4 years old.