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, as of Nov 2025, is approximately 17,544. This figure represents a 13.4% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,476. The growth is inferred from an estimated resident population of 17,247 in June 2024 and an additional 330 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,583 persons per square kilometer, placing Booragoon in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate exceeded the national average of 8.9% and was primarily driven by overseas migration (77.4% of overall gains). AreaSearch projects an above median population growth for the area, with a projected increase of 3,053 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 15.7% over the 17 years.

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). Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 3,053 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting recording a gain of 15.7% in total over the 17 years.

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. Between financial years FY21 and FY25, around 715 homes were approved, with a further 20 approved in FY26 as of the current date. Each year, an average of 2.4 new residents per dwelling was gained over this period, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

Developers focus on premium market segments, with new homes valued at around $462,000 on average. This financial year has seen $13.1 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Perth. Booragoon has shown slightly more development than the regional average over the past five years, balancing buyer choice while supporting property values. However, building activity has slowed recently. New building activity comprises 49% detached houses and 51% medium-high density housing, reflecting decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles.

With around 217 people per dwelling approval, Booragoon's population is expected to grow by 2,756 residents by 2041, based on current development patterns meeting demand and facilitating potential population growth beyond projections.

Booragoon has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by modifications to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 35 such projects that are anticipated to impact the area. Notable among these are Mount Pleasant Primary School Redevelopment, Townhouse Fund Applecross Development, Applecross Village Redevelopment (Stage 2), and Karoonda Reserve Sports Changeroom Upgrade. The following list provides details on those projects expected 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 professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%, lower than the Greater Perth average of 4.0%.

In the past year, employment grew by an estimated 4.0%. As of September 2025, 9,864 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 1.6% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation in Booragoon is similar to that of Greater Perth at 65.2%. Health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training are leading employment industries among Booragoon residents.

The area specializes particularly in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. However, construction shows lower representation at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. Many Booragoon residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, while labour force grew by 4.5%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and unemployment rose marginally. State-level data from 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts for Booragoon suggest growth patterns over five and ten years based on industry-specific projections. These projections estimate local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Booragoon SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $62,470 and an average of $105,208. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, with Greater Perth's median being $58,380 and average at $78,020. Given the 14.2% growth in wages since financial year 2022, current estimates for Booragoon would be approximately $71,341 (median) and $120,148 (average) by September 2025. Census 2021 data indicates incomes in Booragoon cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 26.0% of residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the metropolitan region at 32.0%. Notably, 36.5% of Booragoon's residents earn above $3,000 per week, suggesting strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing accounts for 14.0% of income, with residents ranking within the 77th percentile for disposable income. 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, 68.5% of dwellings were houses, with 31.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Perth metro's figures of 76.5% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Booragoon was 42.5%, similar to Perth metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.1% and rented ones at 24.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Booragoon was $2,600, higher than the Perth metro average of $2,200. Median weekly rent in Booragoon was $420, compared to $400 in Perth metro. Nationally, Booragoon's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 comprise the remaining 28.5%, with lone person households at 25.9% and group households making up 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is 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 has a notably high level of educational attainment among residents aged 15 years and above, with 46.5% holding university qualifications. This figure surpasses both the Western Australian state average (27.9%) and the SA4 region average (28.6%). The area's educational advantage is evident in its distribution of qualifications: Bachelor degrees lead at 30.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.7%), and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational pathways account for 24.4% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 11.0% and certificates accounting for 13.4%.

Educational participation is high in Booragoon, 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 90 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 23 different routes, offering a total of 4,448 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 178 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 635 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Booragoon shows excellent health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The private health cover rate is notably high at approximately 74% of the total population (12,929 people), compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions in Booragoon, affecting 6.7% and 6.3% of residents respectively. A total of 74.1% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 72.5%. The area has 23.2% of residents aged 65 and over (4,068 people). Notably, health outcomes among seniors in Booragoon are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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, as per the census conducted on 27 June 2016, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas. It had 23.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Booragoon, with 50.4%.

Buddhism, however, was more prevalent here compared to Greater Perth, making up 3.1% versus 2.9%. The top three ancestry groups were English (26.1%), Australian (19.4%), and Chinese (11.2%). Notably, South African (1.0%) and Croatian (1.0%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 1.1%, respectively. Korean was also slightly higher at 0.8%.

Booragoon's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Booragoon is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years. This is also considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group comprises 11.7% of Booragoon's population, compared to a lower percentage in Greater Perth. Conversely, the 25-34 age group makes up only 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.3% to 8.0% of Booragoon's population. Meanwhile, the 45-54 age group has declined from 13.6% to 12.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Booragoon. Notably, the 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 73%, reaching 2,419 people from its current figure of 1,398. The combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 77% of total population growth, reflecting Booragoon's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are forecasted to experience population declines.