Beeliar - Wattleup
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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 12,659 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,531 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 717 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 440 persons per square kilometer. Beeliar - Wattleup's 25.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that 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 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 approximately 198 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 993 approvals over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with six approvals recorded so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling has accommodated around 2.6 new residents annually over the last five financial years. The average construction cost value of new homes is approximately $377,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

This year, commercial approvals have reached $14.0 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity in the area. Compared to Greater Perth, Beeliar-Wattleup has seen 100% more development activity per capita, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the region. Recent construction comprises predominantly detached dwellings (97%) with a smaller proportion of medium and high-density housing (3%), preserving the area's low density nature while attracting space-seeking buyers. Currently, Beeliar-Wattleup reflects a developing area with around 70 people per approval. By 2041, it is projected to grow by approximately 3,105 residents.

Given current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Beeliar - Wattleup has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Kwinana Freeway Widening (Roe Highway to Mortimer Road), Treeby Structure Plan - Lots 705 & 707 Armadale Road, Cockburn Quarter, and Palermo Cove Development Site. The following list details those expected to have the most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Beeliar - Wattleup demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Beeliar-Wattleup has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of June 2025, which is below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Employment grew by an estimated 5.0% over the past year. As of June 2025, 7,584 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 74.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing, with manufacturing particularly notable at 1.6 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence, with 6.2% employment compared to the regional average of 8.2%.

Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 5.0%, while labour force grew by 5.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts suggest employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth patterns may differ based on industry-specific projections.

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

Beeliar-Wattleup has a high national income level according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $62,146 and the average income is $74,507, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $69,361 (median) and $83,157 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Beeliar-Wattleup ranks highly nationally for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 77th and 79th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 38.0% of locals (4,810 people) in the $1,500-$2,999 category, similar to the broader area where 32.0% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but 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

In Beeliar - Wattleup, as per the latest Census, 91.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 8.1% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Perth metro had 81.2% houses and 18.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Beeliar - Wattleup stood at 19.5%, with mortgaged properties at 56.3% and rented ones at 24.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's $1,950. The median weekly rent in Beeliar - Wattleup was $385, compared to Perth metro's $370. 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 comprise 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 account for 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, which 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

In Beeliar-Wattleup, 23.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are 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 holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (29.2%). Educational participation is high at 29.5%, with 10.4% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 4.7% in tertiary education.

The area's five schools have a combined enrolment of 2,265 students. Beeliar-Wattleup has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1035) with balanced educational opportunities. It comprises four primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. As an education hub, it offers 17.9 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 11.4, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, refer to the parent campus.

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

The analysis shows that there are currently 55 active public transport stops operating in the Beeliar-Wattleup area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 6 individual routes providing service. This results in 979 weekly passenger trips across all routes.

The report rates transport accessibility as good, with residents typically located approximately 284 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 139 trips per day across all routes, which equates to around 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Beeliar - Wattleup's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows notable results across Beeliar - Wattleup, with younger cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 56% of the total population (~7,152 people) have private health cover. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.2% and 6.7% of residents respectively. A significant majority (76.3%) report being completely free from medical ailments compared to Greater Perth's 72.9%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.1% (1,273 people) than Greater Perth's 14.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader 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, surveyed in the period from June 2016 to June 2021, had a higher proportion of culturally diverse residents than most local areas. Specifically, 21.8% spoke a language other than English at home and 34.7% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 53.3% of people identifying as such, compared to 48.5% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (24.5%), Australian (22.0%), and Other (10.2%). Notably, Croatian (2.6%) and Filipino (4.8%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Beeliar-Wattleup compared to regional averages of 2.3% and 2.1%, respectively. New Zealand ethnicity also showed a higher representation at 1.4% versus the regional average of 0.9%.

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 (17.9%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 17.0% to 17.9%, while the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 13.9% to 12.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Beeliar-Wattleup, with the strongest projected growth in the 55-64 age group (43%), adding 537 residents to reach a total of 1,789. Conversely, the 0-4 age group shows minimal growth of just 6%, with an increase of 56 people.