Yokine

Population growth drivers in Yokine are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025, Yokine's estimated population is around 14,140. This reflects an increase of 1,434 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,706. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 13,913 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data, and an additional 67 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,915 persons per square kilometer, placing Yokine in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Yokine's growth rate of 11.3% since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 9.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region growth rates by age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with Yokine expected to increase by 329 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 0.3% over the 17 years.

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

Yokine has experienced approximately 69 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 345 homes have been approved, with an additional 33 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 3.3 new residents per year for every home built over this period.

The demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average construction value of new properties is approximately $952,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, around $6.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting limited commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Perth, Yokine has slightly more development, measuring 18.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises approximately 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across various price ranges from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. New construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (41.0% at Census), reflecting ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. With around 188 people per dwelling approval, Yokine exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Yokine is projected to add approximately 47 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Yokine has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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

Yokine's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.1%.

As of September 2025, 8,486 residents were employed at a rate of 1.2% below Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation was 68.1%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade, with professional & technical being particularly notable at 1.3 times the regional average. Mining employment is under-represented at 4.9% compared to Greater Perth's 7.0%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while labour force grew by 3.5%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.6% compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on 1 July 2023 for financial year 2023, the suburb of Yokine's median income among taxpayers is $62,572. The average income in Yokine is $83,257. This places Yokine among the highest income suburbs in Australia. In comparison, Greater Perth has a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $68,591 (median) and $91,266 (average). According to the 2021 Census, personal income in Yokine ranks at the 72nd percentile with a weekly income of $938. Household income ranks at the 48th percentile. The income band of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 30.9% of the community (4,369 individuals), which is similar to the broader area where this cohort also represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Yokine, with only 84.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 49th percentile. The suburb'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

The latest Census evaluation found that Yokine's dwelling structure comprised 40.7% houses and 59.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yokine was at 28.2%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (32.0%) or rented (39.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yokine was $1,950, aligning with Perth metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $325, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Yokine's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below 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 comprise the remaining 39.8%, with lone person households at 35.3% and group households making up 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

In Yokine, residents aged 15 and above have a higher level of educational attainment than broader averages. Specifically, 38.4% of residents hold university qualifications, surpassing the state average of 27.9% and the SA4 region's average of 29.0%. This is indicative of a strong focus on knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent 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 holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (17.6%). Educational participation is notably high in Yokine, with 25.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.5% in tertiary education, 7.2% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing secondary education.

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

Yokine has 52 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 19 different routes that together facilitate 3,421 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 179 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 488 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 65 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

Health data shows relatively positive outcomes for Yokine residents.

Prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 60% of the total population (8,519 people) has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 8.5% and 6.8% of residents respectively. 71.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. 18.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,658 people), requiring more attention than the broader population.

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. Christianity is the main religion in Yokine, comprising 45.4% of people. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Yokine at 5.4%, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (21.0%), Australian (17.0%), and Other (15.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: South African (1.5% vs regional 1.0%), Polish (1.4% vs regional 0.9%), and Macedonian (1.6% vs regional 1.5%).

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

The median age in Yokine is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median age 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 Census and the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 increased from 5.6% to 6.4%. By 2041, Yokine's population is expected to experience significant shifts in age composition. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 55%, increasing from 904 people to 1,401. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 92% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for residents aged 0-4 and 15-24 years.