Banjup

Banjup lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Banjup's population is approximately 27,252 as of May 2026. This figure represents a growth of 5,506 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,746. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 26,778 in June 2025 and an additional 973 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 917 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Banjup's growth rate of 25.3% since the 2021 census surpassed both national (9.3%) and state averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 42.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers such as interstate migration and natural growth also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). According to demographic trends, Banjup is forecasted to experience significant population growth, with an increase of 6,393 persons expected by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 21.7% over the 16-year period.

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

Banjup has recorded approximately 274 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,372 homes. As of FY-26133 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.9 people moved to Banjup for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand outpacing supply, which can exert upward pressure on prices and intensify competition among buyers. The average construction value of new homes is $246,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $25.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Banjup's construction activity is 27.0% higher per person over the past five years, offering more buyer choices while supporting current property values. This high level of confidence from developers is above national averages. All recent development has been detached dwellings, preserving Banjup's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of 99 people per dwelling approval.

By 2041, Banjup is projected to gain 5,919 residents. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Banjup has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 64 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Calleya Estate by Stockland, Forrestdale Business Park West, Treeby East Primary School (Planning Name), and Atwell Community Centre Kitchen Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Banjup performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Banjup has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.9% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.9%.

In December 2025, 16,287 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.2% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Banjup was 77.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 69.7%. According to Census responses, 8.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Manufacturing showed notable concentration with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services had lower representation at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 6.8%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. During the year ending December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.9%, and labour force grew by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Banjup's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Banjup SA2 had an extremely high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $66,206 and the average income stood at $79,458. These figures compared to Greater Perth's of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $73,442 (median) and $88,143 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all ranked highly in Banjup, between the 81st and 89th percentiles nationally. Distribution data showed the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominated with 35.7% of residents (9,728 people), mirroring regional levels where 32.0% occupied this bracket. Banjup demonstrated considerable affluence with 38.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounted for 14.7% of income while strong earnings ranked residents within the 89th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Banjup, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.3% houses and 10.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Banjup was at 20.0%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (58.9%) or rented (21.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Banjup was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure for Banjup was recorded at $420, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Banjup's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.0% of all households, including 49.1% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 16.0%, with lone person households at 13.6% and group households at 2.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Banjup exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

University qualifications in Banjup are higher than the average, with 32.3% of residents aged 15 and above having such qualifications, compared to the SA3 area average of 27.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 35.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (23.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.9% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 5.6% in tertiary education.

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

Banjup has 70 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by six different routes, offering a total of 1,516 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 332 meters from the nearest stop. Most Banjup residents commute outward daily, primarily using cars (80%), while 14% use trains. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, above the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 8.5% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

All routes combined provide an average of 216 trips per day, resulting in approximately 21 weekly trips per stop.

Banjup's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Banjup's health metrics closely match national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence data from 2019-2020.

The level of common health conditions is standard across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is very high in Banjup, with approximately 58% of the total population (~15,915 people) having it. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.1 and 6.5% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.0%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Banjup has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 10.8% (2,929 people), than the 16.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings higher even than those for the general population.

Banjup was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Banjup's population showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 24.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 37.0% born overseas. Christianity was the primary religion in Banjup, accounting for 43.7%. Hinduism was notably overrepresented at 4.0%, compared to 2.5% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (26.1%), Australian (22.9%), and Other (10.7%). Significant differences existed in certain ethnic groups: South Australian at 1.4% vs regional 1.0%, Maori at 1.0% vs 0.9%, and New Zealand at 1.0% vs 0.8%.

Banjup hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Banjup's median age was 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 had strong representation at 17.6%, compared to Greater Perth's percentage. The 65-74 age cohort was less prevalent in Banjup at 6.2%. From 2021 onwards, the 55-64 age group grew from 8.2% to 9.7% of the population, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 2.4% to 3.6%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 16.0% to 13.8%, and the 0-4 group dropped from 7.6% to 6.4%. Population forecasts for Banjup in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase by 1,114 people (30%) from 3,708 to 4,823. Conversely, numbers in the 5-14 age range are expected to fall by 67.