Camillo - Champion Lakes

Population growth drivers in Camillo - Champion Lakes are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

According to investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Camillo - Champion Lakes stands at approximately 7,214 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,421 individuals (24.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,793 people. This population shift is deduced using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 6,978 along with 554 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 887 persons per square kilometer, a figure that aligns closely with typical averages across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 24.5% expansion rate of Camillo - Champion Lakes since the 2021 census outstripped the national average (9.3%) as well as state figures, positioning the locality as a regional leader in population expansion. The primary catalyst for this upward trend was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 59.0% of total population increases recently, though other contributors like overseas migration and natural growth also made positive contributions.

AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 with a baseline year of 2022. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, and to project development beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the latest Greater Capital Region projections published by the ABS in 2023 using 2022 data. Future demographic patterns suggest a population expansion rate that exceeds the national median, with the locality projected to add 1,225 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, translating to a total increase of 13.7% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Camillo - Champion Lakes was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Camillo - Champion Lakes has maintained an average of approximately 107 new dwelling approvals per year, totaling 539 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 127 approvals have been logged. With roughly 2 people relocating to the district per year for each home built over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, supply and demand appear balanced, promoting steady market conditions. Newly built properties show an average construction cost of $238,000, aligning with regional trends. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $3.9 million have been recorded in the current financial year, pointing to a quiet commercial development sector.

Relative to Greater Perth, the development rate per person in Camillo - Champion Lakes is 59.0% higher, offering purchasers a wider range of options. This rate is also much higher than the national figure, pointing to solid developer confidence in the area. Newly constructed properties consist of 87.0% detached homes and 13.0% medium and high-density dwellings, maintaining the low-density profile of the community with a focus on single-family homes that draw buyers looking for space. Averaging about 55 people per dwelling approval, Camillo - Champion Lakes exhibits the characteristics of a growing area.

Looking ahead, the population of Camillo - Champion Lakes is projected to expand by 989 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. At the current pace of construction, new housing supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially facilitating growth that outpaces current population forecasts.

Camillo - Champion Lakes has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant influence on an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Ranford Road Station, the Lake Road Precinct A1 Structure Plan, the Armadale Strategic Metropolitan Centre Redevelopment, and the Stockland Harrisdale Shopping Centre, with the associated list highlighting the developments of greatest relevance.

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The labour market performance in Camillo - Champion Lakes lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

The workforce in Camillo - Champion Lakes is balanced between white and blue collar jobs, with industrial and manufacturing fields heavily represented. The area has an unemployment rate of 10.5% and recorded an estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the past year. In March 2026, 3,078 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate sat 6.4% above the 4.2% rate of Greater Perth, indicating potential for improvement, while workforce participation is notably lower (60.6% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth). Census data indicates that a modest 5.1% of working residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

The most common job sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays an especially high concentration of jobs in transport, postal & warehousing, which is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.8% of the workforce in Camillo - Champion Lakes compared to 8.2% in Greater Perth. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests this largely residential district offers few local job opportunities.

AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics indicates that for the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 0.9% while the labor force expanded by 2.0%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0% and labor force growth of 2.5%, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand within Camillo - Champion Lakes. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local employment structure to project growth paths. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly across industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of Camillo - Champion Lakes suggests local employment could grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population projections).

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The Camillo - Champion Lakes SA2 area recorded a median taxpayer income of $47,905 and an average taxpayer income of $59,218, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures sit below national averages, in contrast to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $53,141 (median) and $65,691 (average) as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Camillo - Champion Lakes are positioned between the 18th and 25th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket includes 34.0% of the community (2,452 residents), which aligns with regional trends where 32.0% fall into the same bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 83.4% of their income, placing the area in the 25th percentile.

Camillo - Champion Lakes is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

According to the latest Census, residential properties in Camillo - Champion Lakes consisted of 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative structures), compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camillo - Champion Lakes was slightly below the Perth metro rate, standing at 27.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (46.3%) or tenants renting (26.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,408 was well below the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $295 compared to the metropolitan average of $350. On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Camillo - Champion Lakes are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also considerably below the national figure of $375.

Camillo - Champion Lakes has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Families make up the majority of households at 70.7%, which includes couples with children at 29.0%, couples without children at 24.0%, and single-parent households at 16.6%. The remaining 29.3% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 26.1% and group houses accounting for 3.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents matches the average for Greater Perth.

Educational outcomes in Camillo - Champion Lakes fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The locality presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates (12.7%) falling well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 8.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (31.3%).

Enrolment in education is high, with 29.3% of the population currently engaged in formal study. This student population includes 10.3% attending primary school, 8.6% in secondary school, and 3.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.

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

Analysis of the public transport network shows 37 active transit stops operating in Camillo - Champion Lakes, consisting of various bus options. These stops are serviced by 2 unique routes, which support 343 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 221 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, followed by trains at 8%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.5 vehicles per household. A low proportion of residents (5.1%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of pandemic conditions.

Service frequency across the transit routes averages 49 trips per day, which translates to approximately 9 weekly trips for each individual stop.

Health performance in Camillo - Champion Lakes is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health assessments indicate notable issues in Camillo - Champion Lakes, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 48% of the population (~3,491 people). This is below the 59.0% recorded for Greater Perth and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent health issues identified in the locality are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 10.3 and 8.7% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 63.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. The working-age cohort faces distinct health challenges with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 19.5% of the population (1,405 people), which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 16.1%. Health outcomes among older residents present challenges, with national percentiles matching the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Camillo - Champion Lakes was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Camillo - Champion Lakes displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 18.6% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 34.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Islam, which is practiced by 3.6% of the community compared to 3.2% across Greater Perth.

Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parental country of birth), the three largest groups in Camillo - Champion Lakes are English at 30.1%, Australian at 23.7%, and Other at 12.6%. There are also distinct differences in the representation of other ethnic backgrounds: Dutch ancestry is elevated at 2.7% of the Camillo - Champion Lakes population (compared to 1.5% regionally), Maori ancestry is at 1.3% (compared to 0.9%), and Welsh ancestry is at 0.8% (compared to 0.7%).

Camillo - Champion Lakes's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age of 38 years in Camillo - Champion Lakes is close to the Greater Perth average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, the area features a larger proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (11.3%) and a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds (12.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age bracket has expanded from 4.4% to 6.7% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 12.5% to 13.6%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group shrank from 13.5% to 11.8%. By 2041, the age structure of Camillo - Champion Lakes is projected to undergo significant changes. The 75 to 84 cohort will lead this shift, increasing by 78% (380 people) to reach 867 from a base of 486. This aging trend is prominent, with individuals aged 65+ accounting for 66% of the projected population growth. Conversely, population contractions are expected within the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.