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Population
An assessment of population growth drivers in Bentley - Wilson - St James reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
The population of Bentley-Wilson-St James's, as per AreaSearch's analysis, stands at 23,962 as of November 2025. This figure represents a rise of 3,350 individuals (16.3%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 20,612. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,893 in June 2024 and an additional 63 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 2,149 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Bentley-Wilson-St James's growth rate of 16.3% since the 2021 Census surpasses the national average of 8.9%, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.
AreaSearch employs 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 uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population projections indicate above-median growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, Bentley-Wilson-St James's is projected to grow by 3,368 persons, marking a total increase of 13.8% over the 17-year period.
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Development
The level of residential development activity in Bentley - Wilson - St James was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country
Bentley-Wilson-St James has seen approximately 98 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 491 homes were approved, with an additional 34 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 5.7 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during this period.
This indicates a significant lag between supply and demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new properties is around $309,000. In FY26 alone, $347.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, showing high levels of local commercial activity.
Compared to Greater Perth, Bentley-Wilson-St James records 14.0% less building activity per person, while it ranks among the 68th percentile nationally when assessed against other areas. Recent construction in the area comprises 66.0% detached dwellings and 34.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a variety of housing types to cater to different price ranges and preferences. The location currently has approximately 233 people per dwelling approval, suggesting potential for further growth. By 2041, Bentley-Wilson-St James is projected to grow by 3,299 residents. Development in the area is keeping pace with this projected growth, although increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.
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Infrastructure
Bentley - Wilson - St James has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Sam Kerr Football Centre and Queens Park Regional Open Space, Curtin University B316 Sciences Building, Kent Street Weir Precinct Redevelopment, and Australian Hockey Centre. The following list details those most relevant.
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Heartwood Bentley
A major urban renewal project transforming 31 hectares of the former Brownlie Towers site into a sustainable residential community with 800-1000 medium-density homes, including terraces and apartments. Features 30% urban tree canopy target, diverse housing options with social and affordable housing, high-quality public open spaces, and climate-conscious design. Stage 1 commenced December 2024 with 41 residential lots and 3 development sites. Located 8km from Perth CBD in the City of Canning.
Sam Kerr Football Centre and Queens Park Regional Open Space
A major sporting precinct incorporating the completed $50.8 million State Football Centre (Sam Kerr Football Centre) and the Queens Park Regional Open Space. The facility features two competition pitches, a grandstand for 700 spectators, and high-performance training amenities. While the main centre opened in late 2023, a $4 million Stage 2 expansion is currently under construction to deliver two additional pitches and lighting, scheduled for completion in January 2026. The wider precinct includes community cricket facilities, a pump track, and biodiversity enhancements.
Australian Hockey Centre
Transformational $163 million redevelopment of Perth Hockey Stadium into Australia's premier hockey destination. The world-class facility will feature four international-standard hockey pitches (two meeting FIH global certification), a purpose-built indoor hockey center with two courts (a national first), and a new three-storey main stadium with 1,000 permanent seats and capacity for up to 10,000 spectators in event mode. The center will house the Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence and High Performance Program, serving as the home for the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos national teams. Additional facilities include high-performance training areas, gym and recovery facilities, administration spaces for Hockey WA and Hockey Australia, community changerooms, broadcast capabilities, and public amenities. The project secures Perth as Australia's home of hockey for 18 years, supporting four Olympic cycles.
Carlisle Station Precinct Redevelopment
Major METRONET-linked transit-oriented redevelopment around the new elevated Carlisle train station. The project, part of the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal, is set to deliver up to 1,000 new dwellings, retail, commercial space, new public realm, and extensive community open spaces including the 'Long Park' under the viaduct.
Woolworths East Victoria Park
A $27.5-$28 million three-storey mixed-use development by Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths Group) featuring a 3,755 mý Woolworths supermarket, nine specialty retail tenancies (740 mý), three food-and-beverage tenancies (256 mý), a 94-place childcare centre (675 mý internal + 645 mý external play area), and approximately 232-233 car parking bays across two basement levels and at-grade. The project targets a 5-star Green Star rating and will revitalise a prominent gateway site in East Victoria Park.
Heartwood Bentley - Bentley Redevelopment Project
Heartwood Bentley is the flagship residential precinct within the Bentley Redevelopment Area in the City of Canning, about 8 km from the Perth CBD. The State Government, through DevelopmentWA, is transforming approximately 21 hectares of former Brownlie Towers and sand quarry land into a modern, sustainable neighbourhood delivering around 800 to 1,000 new homes, including social and affordable housing. Stage 1 subdivision and remediation works are now complete and have created 41 residential lots, three development sites, new internal roads and public open spaces. Stage 1A land release offers have closed and planning for the Stage 1B release is underway. A recently approved Master Plan and Redevelopment Scheme set a 10 to 15 year delivery horizon, targeting 30 per cent tree canopy, one in seven dwellings as social housing, and high quality parks, paths and community amenities.
Wilson Riverfront Masterplan (Canning River Precinct Redevelopment)
A long-term masterplan to transform the Canning River foreshore in Wilson into activated public open space with improved pedestrian/cycle paths, new recreational nodes, ecological restoration and potential future mixed-use riverfront activation.
Kent Street Weir Precinct Redevelopment
Staged masterplan redevelopment of the iconic Kent Street Weir Precinct on the Canning River (Djarlgarro Beeliar), transforming it into a premier community destination and gateway to Canning River Regional Park. Completed works include weir/bridge upgrade (2018), pump track (2022), sewer upgrades, shelters, pathways, BBQs, and Stage 4 (2024): 5,500mý off-leash dog exercise area with amenities and wetland buffer expansion with over 21,000 native plants. Stage 5 (district-level inclusive playground with junior/senior areas, water/sensory play, BBQs, accessible pathways) construction starts January 2026, expected opening mid-2026. Strong integration of Whadjuk Noongar cultural heritage throughout, guided by the Djarlgarro Weir Working Group and local Indigenous artists.
Employment
The labour market in Bentley - Wilson - St James demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia
Bentley-Wilson-St James has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.0% as of June 2021.
Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.9%. As of June 2025, 13,793 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, slightly above Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower than average (61.3% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%). Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, accommodation & food, and retail trade.
The area has a strong specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Construction sector presence is limited at 6.7%, compared to 9.3% regionally. As of Census 2016, there were 0.6 workers per resident, indicating local employment opportunities above average. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, while labour force grew by 3.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% with a slight increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bentley-Wilson-St James' employment mix indicates potential local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Bentley - Wilson - St James's median taxpayer income is $48,561 and the average is $57,711. This is below the national average. Greater Perth has a median of $58,380 and an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $55,457 (median) and $65,906 (average). Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Bentley - Wilson - St James, between the 30th and 35th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 30.3% earn $1,500-$2,999 weekly, comprising 7,260 residents. This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 31st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
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Housing
Bentley - Wilson - St James displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
The dwelling structure in Bentley-Wilson-St James, as per the latest Census, consisted of 64.6% houses and 35.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bentley-Wilson-St James was at 21.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.8% and rented dwellings at 51.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, below Perth metro's average of $1,820. The median weekly rent figure was $330, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Bentley-Wilson-St James' mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Bentley - Wilson - St James features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 54.7% of all households, including 21.1% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 7.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 45.3%, with lone person households at 33.0% and group households comprising 12.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Bentley - Wilson - St James exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
In Bentley-Wilson-St James, 39.7% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, exceeding the Western Australian average of 27.9% and the SA4 region's average of 29.9%. This high educational attainment is led by bachelor degrees (26.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.1% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (16.8%). Educational participation is notably high, with 36.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 16.7% in tertiary education, 6.8% in primary education, and 5.0% pursuing secondary education.
The area has a robust network of seven schools educating approximately 1,244 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1031) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes five primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 5.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.8, leading many families to travel nearby for schooling.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Bentley-Wilson-St James has 158 active public transport stops. These are served by 42 routes offering a total of 7,310 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average proximity to the nearest stop is 161 meters.
Daily service frequency across all routes averages 1,044 trips, equating to about 46 weekly trips per stop.
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Health
The level of general health in Bentley - Wilson - St James is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts
Bentley-Wilson-St James shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, older, at-risk cohorts have higher rates of these conditions. Approximately 49% (~11,717 people) have private health cover, lower than Greater Perth's 52.2%.
Nationally, it stands at 55.3%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.7% and 6.2% of residents respectively. 73.7% claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 76.0%. The area has 15.2% (3,647 people) aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
Bentley - Wilson - St James is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Bentley-Wilson-St James has a high level of cultural diversity, with 40.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Bentley-Wilson-St James, making up 38.6% of the population. Notably, Buddhism comprises 7.7%, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 6.7%.
The top three ancestry groups are English (21.0%), Other (20.1%), and Australian (16.5%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Korean at 1.1% compared to 1.2% regionally, Chinese at 10.9% versus 14.7%, and Indian at 4.0% compared to 6.5%.
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Age
Bentley - Wilson - St James's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide
Bentley-Wilson-St James's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Bentley-Wilson-St James has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (23.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 17.7% to 19.4%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 13.0% to 14.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 85 and above has decreased from 4.6% to 3.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Bentley-Wilson-St James's age profile. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 58%, adding 802 residents to reach a total of 2,188. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 51% of the population growth, while declines are projected for the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.