Australind - Leschenault
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Australind - Leschenault lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Australind - Leschenault's population is around 21,594 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,338 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,256. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,238 in Jun 2024 and an additional 171 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 320 persons per square kilometer. Australind - Leschenault's growth of 12.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.6%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 40.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used. Future population trends project an above median growth for non-metropolitan areas nationally, with the area expected to expand by 4,307 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 18.3% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Australind - Leschenault was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Australind - Leschenault has seen approximately 165 new homes approved each year. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 826 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-2021 to FY-2025. By February 2023, there have been 15 approvals in FY-2026. On average, each dwelling has accommodated 2.5 new residents per year over the past five financial years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $396,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. This financial year, $22.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of Western Australia, Australind - Leschenault has seen slightly more development activity, at 39.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period ending FY-2025.

This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. The area's new development primarily consists of detached dwellings (99.0%) and townhouses or apartments (1.0%), maintaining its traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes that appeal to those seeking space. With approximately 126 people per dwelling approval, the location indicates an expanding market. Population forecasts suggest Australind - Leschenault will gain 3,951 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Australind - Leschenault has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Australind Community Precinct, Kingston at Australind, Treendale Home + Lifestyle Centre, and Leschenault Leisure Centre Expansion. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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Australind - Leschenault ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Australind - Leschenault has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by 5.4% in the past year. There are 11,609 residents in work currently, which is 0.8% below the Rest of WA's unemployment rate of 3.2%. Workforce participation is at 64.1%, compared to the Rest of WA's 59.4%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing has a significant representation with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing, however, shows lower representation at 1.8% versus the regional average of 9.3%. There appears to be limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison. Over the past year, employment increased by 5.4%, while labour force also grew by 5.4%, keeping unemployment relatively flat. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.1% and labour force growth of 0.5%, with a 0.6 percentage point drop in unemployment. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Australind - Leschenault's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.6%% over five years and 12.3% over ten years.

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

Australind - Leschenault had a very high national income level based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $58,038 and the average income stood at $73,001. These figures compared to Rest of WA's median of $57,323 and average of $71,163 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $64,776 (median) and $81,476 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Australind - Leschenault clustered around the 54th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicated that the largest segment comprised 35.3% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (7,622 residents), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represented 31.1%. After housing costs, 85.9% of income remained for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

Australind - Leschenault is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Australind - Leschenault, as recorded in the latest Census, 94.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.8% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Non-Metro WA's figures of 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Australind - Leschenault was 30.4%, with mortgaged properties at 50.6% and rented dwellings at 19.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, exceeding Non-Metro WA's average of $1,616. The median weekly rent figure was $350, higher than Non-Metro WA's $300. Nationally, Australind - Leschenault's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Australind - Leschenault features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.7% of all households, including 36.4% couples with children, 31.4% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 15.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 45.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 35.7%. Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 12.1% in primary, 10.0% in secondary, and 2.0% in tertiary education.

Australind has a robust network of 8 schools serving approximately 4,585 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 987). There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools, with a capacity exceeding residential needs at 21.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.1, indicating the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Australind - Leschenault has 88 active public transport stops operating within its area, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that collectively facilitate 366 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 549 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 52 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

Australind - Leschenault's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data for Australind - Leschenault indicates a relatively positive picture with low prevalence rates for common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts.

Approximately 56% (~12,092 people) of residents have private health cover, which is very high compared to other areas. Mental health issues are the most prevalent condition, affecting 8.3% of residents, followed by arthritis at 8.0%. A total of 69.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the Rest of WA figure of 66.4%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (15.9%, or 3,422 people) compared to the Rest of WA (17.6%). Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Australind - Leschenault are above average and perform better than the general population in health metrics.

Australind - Leschenault ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Australind-Leschenault has a cultural diversity index below the average, with 80.3% of its residents born in Australia, 88.6% being citizens, and 93.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 43.4% of Australind-Leschenault's population. Notably, Judaism, which is not present regionally (0.0%), makes up 0.1% of Australind-Leschenault's population.

The top three ancestral groups are English at 33.2%, Australian at 29.5%, and Scottish at 7.3%. There are also notable differences in the representation of Maori, South African, and Dutch ethnicities compared to regional averages: Maori is overrepresented at 1.5% (vs 1.0%), South African at 0.9% (vs 0.8%), and Dutch at 1.6% (vs 1.6%).

Australind - Leschenault's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Australind-Leschenault's median age is 38 years, which is slightly below the Rest of WA average of 40 but in line with Australia's median age of 38. In comparison to the Rest of WA average, the 5-14 age group is notably higher at 14.8% locally, while the 55-64 age group is lower at 11.9%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 11.1% to 12.1%, whereas the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 15.9% to 14.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Australind-Leschenault's age profile will change significantly. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 50%, adding 1,319 residents to reach 3,963. Conversely, both the 75 to 84 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.