Camillo - Champion Lakes
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Camillo - Champion Lakes are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Camillo - Champion Lakes' population, as of Aug 2025, is around 7,051. This figure reflects a growth of 1,258 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,793. The increase is inferred from the ABS's estimated resident population of 6,661 in June 2024 and an additional 409 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 867 persons per square kilometer. Camillo - Champion Lakes' growth rate of 21.7% since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (8.6%) and the state's average, making it a leading growth area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 55.0% to this population increase during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 for estimating growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Population projections indicate an above median growth for Camillo - Champion Lakes, with an expected increase of 1,339 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 13.5% over the 17-year period.

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

Camillo-Champion Lakes has received approximately 107 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows that between financial year 2021 (FY-21) and financial year 2025 (FY-25), around 539 dwellings were approved, with an additional 33 approved in FY-26. On average, about 1.6 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five years. This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic, contributing to stable market conditions.

The average construction cost of new properties is around $309,000, which is lower than regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY-26, approximately $3.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Camillo-Champion Lakes has seen a 58.0% higher construction activity per person, demonstrating strong developer confidence in the location and greater housing choices for buyers. New developments consist of 87.0% detached dwellings and 13.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With around 52 people moving to the area per dwelling approval, Camillo-Champion Lakes is considered a developing area.

By 2041, it is projected that the area will add approximately 949 residents. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially allowing growth to exceed current forecasts.

Camillo - Champion Lakes has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Ranford Road Station, Lake Road Precinct A1 Structure Plan, Stockland Harrisdale Shopping Centre, and Armadale Central Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Camillo - Champion Lakes are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Camillo-Champion Lakes has an evenly distributed workforce across white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 10.4%, showing a growth of 3.8% in employment over the previous year.

There are 3,041 residents currently employed, while the unemployment rate is 6.5% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. The workforce participation rate lags behind Greater Perth at 57.3%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a significant specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.8% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8%, while labour force grew by 3.2%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a slight rise of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment rate. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, employment growth was 0.26%, and the unemployment rate was 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Camillo-Champion Lakes' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Camillo - Champion Lakes had a median taxpayer income of $44,498 and an average income of $56,018 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was lower than the national average, with Greater Perth having a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020 during the same period. By March 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $49,664 and the average income around $62,522, accounting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that incomes in Camillo - Champion Lakes fall between the 19th and 26th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows that 34.0% of the population (2,397 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is consistent with the surrounding region's trend of 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Camillo - Champion Lakes, with only 83.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 26th percentile nationally.

Camillo - Champion Lakes is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Camillo-Champion Lakes had 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings in its latest Census evaluation compared to Perth metro's 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings. Home ownership was at 27.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.3% and rented ones at 26.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,408, significantly lower than Perth metro's $1,750. Median weekly rent was $295 compared to Perth metro's $305. Nationally, mortgage repayments were $1,863 and rents were $375.

Camillo - Champion Lakes has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.7 percent of all households, including 29.0 percent couples with children, 24.0 percent couples without children, and 16.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.3 percent, with lone person households at 26.1 percent and group households comprising 3.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 12.7%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common (8.9%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 31.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary (10.3%), secondary (8.6%), and tertiary (3.6%) education. The five schools in Camillo - Champion Lakes have a combined enrollment of 1,944 students, serving as an educational center for the broader region due to its excess school capacity (27.6 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 20.2). The educational mix includes three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school, all demonstrating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 972).

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

Transport analysis shows 39 active transport stops operating within Camillo - Champion Lakes area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes. There are 2 individual routes operating, providing a total of 343 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 220 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 49 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 8 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

Camillo - Champion Lakes faces substantial health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 48%, or about 3,384 people, compared to Greater Perth's 53.3% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 10.3% of residents, while arthritis impacts 8.7%.

About 63.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 72.1% in Greater Perth. The area has 19.6%, or about 1,381 people aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Perth's 12.8%. Senior health outcomes present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

Camillo - Champion Lakes 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

Camillo-Champion Lakes has a higher level of cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 18.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Camillo-Champion Lakes, accounting for 43.4% of its population. However, Islam shows an overrepresentation, making up 3.6% compared to the Greater Perth average of 3.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (30.1%), Australian (23.7%), and Other (12.6%). Notably, Dutch (2.7%) is slightly overrepresented compared to the regional figure of 2.4%, as are Maori (1.3% vs 1.1%) and Welsh (0.8% vs 0.6%).

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

The median age in Camillo-Champion Lakes as of 2021 was 38 years, similar to Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Camillo-Champion Lakes had a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (11.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the 75-84 age group grew from 4.4% to 6.6%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 10.6% to 11.6%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 13.5% to 12.2%, and the 5-14 group decreased from 13.6% to 12.6%. By 2041, Camillo-Champion Lakes is projected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 93% (430 people), reaching 894 from 463. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 71% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups.