Beeliar - Wattleup

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Beeliar - Wattleup's population is around 12,665 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,537 people (25.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,128 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,153 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 769 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 441 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Beeliar - Wattleup's 25.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 51.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 3,611 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 24.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

Beeliar - Wattleup has averaged around 198 new dwelling approvals each year, totalling 993 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 47 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.6 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $218,000 —below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. There have also been $14.0 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

When measured against Greater Perth, Beeliar - Wattleup has 100.0% more construction activity (per person), offering buyers greater choice. This is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. At around 70 people per approval, Beeliar - Wattleup reflects a developing area.

Future projections show Beeliar - Wattleup adding 3,099 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Beeliar - Wattleup has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 36 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Kwinana Freeway Upgrade (Roe Highway to Safety Bay Road), Providence Estate Aubin Grove, Aubin Grove Train Station Precinct Development, and Treeby Structure Plan - Lots 705 & 707 Armadale Road, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market in Beeliar - Wattleup shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Beeliar - Wattleup has a skilled workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.1%, and 0.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,608 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.0% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (80.7% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 6.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Meanwhile, professional & technical services have a limited presence with 6.2% employment compared to 8.2% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.9% and the labour force increased by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.3%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Beeliar - Wattleup. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Beeliar - Wattleup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Beeliar - Wattleup SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Beeliar - Wattleup SA2's median income among taxpayers is $65,461 and the average income stands at $78,927, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $71,758 (median) and $86,520 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Beeliar - Wattleup, between the 76th and 78th percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, 38.0% of the population (4,812 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.0% in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 76th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Beeliar - Wattleup, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.9% houses and 8.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Beeliar - Wattleup was lagging that of Perth metro, at 19.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (56.3%) or rented (24.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Perth metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $385, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Beeliar - Wattleup's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 78.9% of all households, comprising 40.1% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.1%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Beeliar - Wattleup performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Educational qualifications in Beeliar - Wattleup trail regional benchmarks, with 23.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (29.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 49 active transport stops operating within Beeliar - Wattleup, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 6 individual routes, collectively providing 985 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 284 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 85%, with 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 6.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 140 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Beeliar - Wattleup's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Beeliar - Wattleup, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~7,396 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.2% and 6.7% of residents, respectively, while 76.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,346 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Beeliar - Wattleup 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

Beeliar - Wattleup is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 21.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.7% born overseas. The main religion in Beeliar - Wattleup is Christianity, which makes up 53.3% of the population. This compares to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Beeliar - Wattleup are English, comprising 24.5% of the population, Australian, comprising 22.0% of the population, and Other, comprising 10.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 2.6% of Beeliar - Wattleup (vs 0.8% regionally), Filipino at 4.8% (vs 1.4%) and New Zealand at 1.4% (vs 0.8%).

Beeliar - Wattleup hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

At 34 years, Beeliar - Wattleup's median age is somewhat lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 and similarly considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Perth, Beeliar - Wattleup has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (17.4%) but fewer 75 - 84 year-olds (3.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 2.1% to 3.1% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.9% to 12.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Beeliar - Wattleup. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 25%, adding 541 residents to reach 2,746. In contrast, the 0 to 4 cohort shows minimal growth of just 10% (90 people).