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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population of Camillo - Champion Lakes is around 6,772 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 979 people (16.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,793 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,661 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 408 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 833 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The 16.9% growth of Camillo - Champion Lakes since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 55.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including overseas migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

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). Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth for national areas is projected, with the area expected to increase by 1,339 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 18.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Camillo - Champion Lakes among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Camillo - Champion Lakes has seen around 107 new homes approved annually, totalling 539 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26108 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 1.6 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, while new homes are being built at an average value of $238,000, consistent with regional patterns. Additionally, $3.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Relative to Greater Perth, Camillo - Champion Lakes shows 58.0% higher development activity (per person), offering buyers greater choice. This is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 87.0% detached dwellings and 13.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 52 people per dwelling approval, Camillo - Champion Lakes shows characteristics of a growth area.

Looking ahead, Camillo - Champion Lakes is expected to grow by 1,228 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Camillo - Champion Lakes has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 24 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Ranford Road Station, Lake Road Precinct A1 Structure Plan, Armadale Strategic Metropolitan Centre Redevelopment, and Stockland Harrisdale Shopping Centre, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Camillo - Champion Lakes has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 11.0%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 3,038 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 6.9% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (62.5% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 5.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. On the other hand, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.8% of Camillo - Champion Lakes's workforce compared to 8.2% in Greater Perth. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.1% while the labour force increased by 2.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.7 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3%, labour force growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Camillo - Champion Lakes. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Camillo - Champion Lakes's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Camillo - Champion Lakes SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $47,905 and an average of $59,218 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is below the national average, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $52,513 (median) and $64,915 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Camillo - Champion Lakes all fall between the 18th and 25th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 34.0% of the community (2,302 individuals), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.0% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 25th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Camillo - Champion Lakes, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Camillo - Champion Lakes was slightly lagging that of Perth metro, at 27.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (46.3%) or rented (26.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Perth metro average at $1,408, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $295, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Camillo - Champion Lakes's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 70.7% of all households, comprising 29.0% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.3%, with lone person households at 26.1% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Perth average.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (12.7%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 8.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (31.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 37 active transport stops operating within Camillo - Champion Lakes, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 2 individual routes, collectively providing 343 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 221 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 84%, with 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A relatively low 5.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 49 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per 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 data reveals substantial challenges facing Camillo - Champion Lakes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~3,277 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 10.3% and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 63.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,388 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 18.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.1% born overseas. The main religion in Camillo - Champion Lakes is Christianity, which makes up 43.4% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 3.6% of the population, compared to 3.2% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Camillo - Champion Lakes are English, comprising 30.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.7% of the population, and Other, comprising 12.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 2.7% of Camillo - Champion Lakes (vs 1.5% regionally), Maori at 1.3% (vs 0.9%) and Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.7%).

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

The 38-year median age in Camillo - Champion Lakes is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 and equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Camillo - Champion Lakes has a higher concentration of 65 - 74 residents (11.9%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (12.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.4% to 7.2% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 10.6% to 11.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 12.2% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 13.6% to 12.4%. By 2041, Camillo - Champion Lakes is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 84% (409 people), reaching 894 from 484. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 63% of projected growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 cohorts.