Booragoon

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

Booragoon's population is approximately 17,832 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,356 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,476. The increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 17,792 in June 2025 and an additional 338 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,626 persons per square kilometer, placing Booragoon in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate of 15.2% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 9.3%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends project an above median population growth for national areas. Booragoon is expected to grow by 2,851 persons to reach a total of approximately 20,683 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 15.8% over the 16-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Booragoon among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Booragoon has seen approximately 143 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 715 homes were approved, with an additional 45 approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling built over these years attracted an average of 2.4 new residents.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $462,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In FY26, commercial approvals totaled $13.1 million. Compared to Greater Perth, Booragoon has seen slightly more development activity, with 39.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. Building activity has slowed in recent years, with a shift towards medium and high-density housing: 49.0% of new developments are detached houses, while 51.0% are medium to high-density dwellings. This change reflects decreasing developable sites and evolving lifestyle needs.

Booragoon currently has around 217 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts suggest the area will gain approximately 2,811 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, presenting favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Booragoon has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that could impact the area significantly. Key projects include Westfield Booragoon Redevelopment, Mount Pleasant Primary School Redevelopment, Scentre Group Booragoon Apartments, and Townhouse Fund Applecross Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Booragoon significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Booragoon has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of December 2025, which is lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was 66.5%, slightly below Greater Perth's 69.7%.

According to Census responses, only 12.5% of residents worked from home. The leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Booragoon showed particular strength in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, construction had lower representation at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force grew by 0.9%, resulting in a rise in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Booragoon's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Booragoon SA2's median income among taxpayers was $64,744, with an average of $104,435. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Booragoon would be approximately $71,821 (median) and $115,850 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Booragoon cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that the largest segment comprises 26.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,636 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 36.5%, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income. Booragoon residents rank within the 77th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Booragoon displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Booragoon, as per the latest Census data, 68.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 31.5% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. This is compared to Perth metropolitan area's figures of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Booragoon stood at 42.5%, with the rest of the dwellings either mortgaged (33.1%) or rented (24.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Booragoon was $2,600, which is higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure for Booragoon was recorded at $420, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Booragoon's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Booragoon has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 71.5% of all households, including 34.7% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.5%, with lone person households at 25.9% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Booragoon places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Booragoon's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 46.5% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 28.6% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 30.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 24.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 13.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 7.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Booragoon has 89 operational public transport stops, serving a variety of bus routes. These stops facilitate 3,995 weekly passenger trips through 20 different routes. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 178 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with outward commuting being the norm. Cars are the primary mode of transport, used by 80% of residents, while trains and buses account for 8% each. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 570 trips per day, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per stop.

Booragoon's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Booragoon's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population (13,035 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.7% and 6.3% respectively.

74.1% of residents declare they are completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Booragoon has 23.2% of residents aged 65 and over (4,142 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.1%. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings, broadly in line with the general population.

Booragoon 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

Booragoon's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 23.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 38.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Booragoon, comprising 50.4%. Buddhism, however, was more prevalent at 3.1%, compared to Greater Perth's average of 2.7%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (26.1%), Australian (19.4%), and Chinese (11.2%), which exceeded the regional average of 4.0%. Notably, South Australian (1.0%) and Croatian (1.0%) ethnicities were equally represented in Booragoon as regionally, while Korean was higher at 0.8% compared to Greater Perth's 0.3%.

Booragoon's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Booragoon is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years. This figure is also considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group makes up a strong 11.5% of the population in Booragoon compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 9.9%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.3% to 8.1% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 13.0% to 12.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Booragoon. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 65%, reaching 2,384 people from the current 1,444. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 73% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.