Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe

Population growth drivers in Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe's population is approximately 16,692 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,610 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,082. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 16,688 in June 2024 and an additional 101 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 1,538 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe's growth rate of 10.7% since the 2021 Census exceeds the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains in recent periods.

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 employs growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics project an above-median growth for statistical areas nationwide. Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe is expected to increase by 2,686 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 16.1% over the 17-year period based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe has seen approximately 95 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 476 homes. As of FY26, 24 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 2.9 new residents are gained per dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value for new homes is $381,000.

This financial year has seen $39.1 million in commercial approvals. Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe maintains similar construction rates per person to Greater Perth, preserving market equilibrium. Current development consists of 31% detached houses and 69% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 76% houses. There are around 290 people per dwelling approval in Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe. Future projections estimate an addition of 2,682 residents by 2041, suggesting current development aligns with future needs and supports steady market conditions.

Future projections show Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe adding 2,682 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 45 projects potentially affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre Redevelopment and Upgrades, Perth Airport New Runway, Wyndham Hotel Ascot (250 Great Eastern Highway), and Bel-Air Apartments - Great Eastern Highway. The following list details projects most likely to be relevant.

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Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe has an educated workforce with prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.8% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of September 2025, 9,632 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, slightly above Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation was 63.1%, below Greater Perth's 65.2%. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, mining, and retail trade. The area had a notable specialization in transport, postal & warehousing (1.5 times the regional level), but education & training had limited presence (6.9% compared to 9.2% regionally).

The worker-to-resident ratio was 1.0, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between August 2024 and July 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 2.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9% and labour force expand by 3.0%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. State-wide, WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs) as of 25-November, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National forecasts suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The median taxpayer income in Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe SA2 was $58,275 and the average was $71,453 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is higher than Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $66,550 and the average would be around $81,599 based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 63rd percentile with weekly earnings of $879, while household income sits at the 45th percentile. The majority of residents, 32.0%, fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket (5,341 people). Housing affordability is severe in this area; only 83.1% of income remains after housing costs, ranking at the 45th percentile. The SEIFA income ranking places Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe SA2 in the 5th decile.

Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.6% houses and 24.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 60.5% houses and 39.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe was at 24.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (33.6%) or rented (41.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,754, below Perth metro's average of $1,842. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, equal to Perth metro's figure. Nationally, Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 62.7% of all households, including 24.1% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 37.3%, with lone person households at 31.5% and group households comprising 5.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which matches the Greater Perth average.

Educational attainment in Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

In Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe trail region, 28.5% of residents aged 15 years and above have university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 36.6%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 23.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in the Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe area shows that there are 114 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with 17 individual routes collectively providing 4,224 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 205 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, across all routes, there are 603 trips per day, which equates to around 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe's health metrics are close to national benchmarks.

The level of common health conditions among its general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Approximately 55% (~9,230 people) of the total population have private health cover, which is very high. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.6 and 7.1% of residents respectively. A total of 71.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.7% across Greater Perth. The area has 16.9% (2,825 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is higher than the 14.2% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than those of the broader population.

Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe 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

Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe has a high level of cultural diversity, with 28.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 40.6% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe, comprising 44.3%. Islam is overrepresented in Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe compared to Greater Perth, making up 6.0% versus 6.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.2%), Australian (19.4%), and Other (14.4%). Notably, Maori (1.3%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.8%, as are South African (0.7% vs 0.5%) and Filipino (2.1% vs 2.0%).

Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe is 38 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (16.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.8%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.0% to 11.7%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 17.4% to 16.7%. By 2041, Belmont-Ascot-Redcliffe's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 83%, reaching 1,576 from 861. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 58% of the population growth. Conversely, populations aged 0-4 and 5-14 are projected to decline.