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

Beeliar-Wattleup's population is 12,665 as of February 2026. This reflects a 25% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,128 people. The growth was inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 12,153 in June 2024 and 769 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 441 persons per square kilometer. Beeliar-Wattleup's growth exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 51.1% of overall population gains recently, though all drivers were positive factors.

AreaSearch uses 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 utilises growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future trends forecast a significant population increase, with Beeliar-Wattleup expected to grow by 3,611 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 24.5% 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 averaged approximately 198 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 993 homes. As of FY26, 35 approvals have been recorded so far. On average, 2.6 people moved to the area per new home constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating robust demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes was $218,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $14.0 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Beeliar-Wattleup has 100.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings (97.0%) with a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (3.0%), preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 70 people per approval, Beeliar-Wattleup reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 3,099 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.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects likely affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Kwinana Freeway Upgrade (Roe Highway to Safety Bay Road), Providence Estate Aubin Grove development, Aubin Grove Train Station Precinct Development, and Treeby Structure Plan - Lots 705 & 707 Armadale Road. The following list details projects most likely relevant.

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Employment conditions in Beeliar - Wattleup demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Beeliar-Wattleup has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.1% as of September 2025, which is below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.5%.

There were 7,724 residents employed while the workforce participation rate was 82.0%, higher than Greater Perth's 71.6%. Only 6.7% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing, with a notable concentration in manufacturing at 1.6 times the regional average. Professional & technical employment is limited at 6.2%, compared to the regional average of 8.2%.

The area may have limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.5% while the labour force grew by 4.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 2.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Beeliar-Wattleup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

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

The Beeliar - Wattleup SA2 has a high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in this area is $65,461 and the average income stands at $78,927. These figures compare to those of Greater Perth's which are $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $71,758 (median) and $86,520 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Beeliar - Wattleup, between the 76th and 78th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals that 38.0% of the population (4,812 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range. This is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.0% in the same category. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 76th percentile. 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

The dwelling structure in Beeliar - Wattleup, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.9% houses and 8.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beeliar - Wattleup was at 19.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (56.3%) or rented (24.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's $1,907. The median weekly rent figure was $385, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Beeliar - Wattleup's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 78.9% of all households, including 40.1% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 11.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.1%, with lone person households at 18.3% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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

In Beeliar - Wattleup trail region, 23.7% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent with 40.1% of residents aged 15 years and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (29.2%). Educational participation is high at 29.5%, with 10.4% enrolled in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 4.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents 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

Beeliar - Wattleup has 49 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by six different routes that collectively facilitate 985 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 284 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode of transportation at 85%, and train used by 8%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 6.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

The 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.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low for both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 58% of the total population, which is around 7,396 people. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.2 and 6.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 76.3%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over, which is 1,346 people, lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors were 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 was found to have a higher level of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 21.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Beeliar-Wattleup, comprising 53.3% of the population, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups are English (24.5%), Australian (22.0%), and Other (10.2%).

Notably, Croatian is overrepresented at 2.6%, Filipino at 4.8%, and New Zealand at 1.4%, compared to regional averages of 0.8%, 1.4%, and 0.8% respectively.

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

Beeliar-Wattleup's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Beeliar-Wattleup has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.1%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 2.1% to 3.1%, while the 5-14 age group has decreased from 13.9% to 12.8%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic changes in Beeliar-Wattleup. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 25%, adding 541 residents for a total of 2,746. Conversely, the 0-4 age group is projected to have minimal growth of just 10%, adding 90 people.