Casuarina - Wandi
Statistical Area - sa2

Casuarina - Wandi lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Casuarina-Wandi's population was around 13,802 as of Aug 2025. This is an increase of 4,718 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,084. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and new addresses. The population density was 320 persons per square kilometer. Casuarina-Wandi's growth of 51.9% since 2021 exceeded the national average of 8.6%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 69.8% of overall population gains.

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 post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future trends forecast significant population increase, with Casuarina-Wandi expected to grow by 4,518 persons to 2041, a gain of 22.4% over the 17 years.

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

Casuarina-Wandi averaged approximately 354 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,771 homes. As of FY26, there have been 88 approvals recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 2.3 people moved to the area annually for each new home constructed, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $375,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $2.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Casuarina-Wandi has 151% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. All new construction thus far has consisted of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density character and appealing to space-seeking buyers. Currently, there are approximately 31 people per approval in Casuarina-Wandi, indicating a developing area. Future projections anticipate an addition of 3,097 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Casuarina - Wandi has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones are Southern Suburbs District Structure Plan Stage 3, Anketell South Local Structure Plan, Ranford Road Station, and Kwinana Education Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Casuarina - Wandi has been broadly consistent with national averages

Casuarina - Wandi has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year.

In June 2025, 6,241 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, slightly below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth at 65.2%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Accommodation & food services have a limited presence at 4.7%, compared to the regional average of 6.8%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.3% while labour force grew by 5.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, with a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, and employment growth is 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest Casuarina - Wandi's employment could grow by approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific 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 Casuarina - Wandi had a median taxpayer income of $56,793 and an average of $65,891. This is slightly above the national average. Greater Perth's median was $58,380 with an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, estimates for March 2025 would be approximately $63,387 (median) and $73,541 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Casuarina - Wandi's household, family, and personal incomes between the 82nd and 83rd percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 43.3% of individuals earning between $1,500 to $2,999. Economic strength is evident with 30.3% of households earning over $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income but disposable income ranks at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Casuarina - Wandi is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Casuarina-Wandi's dwelling structures, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 98.5% houses and 1.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Perth metropolitan area's figures of 93.0% houses and 7.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Casuarina-Wandi stood at 17.2%, aligning with the Perth metro average. The majority of dwellings were mortgaged (65.3%) or rented (17.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, exceeding the Perth metro average of $1,724 and the national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Casuarina-Wandi was recorded at $400, higher than both the Perth metro figure of $315 and the national average of $375.

Casuarina - Wandi features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.9% of all households, including 45.7% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 14.4% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which exceeds the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Casuarina - Wandi exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Casuarina - Wandi trail indicate that 22.1% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This suggests potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 35.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 25.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 38.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.6% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education. Two primary schools serve the area: Honeywood Primary School and Wellard East Primary School, collectively enrolling 652 students as of a recent date. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA index: 1051). Both primary schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas due to limited local school capacity (4.7 places per 100 residents vs the regional average of 13.9). Some families therefore travel to nearby areas for schooling. Note that where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to their parent campus for accurate figures.

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

Casuarina - Wandi has 17 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by one route, offering a combined total of 439 weekly passenger trips. Residents' access to transport is rated limited, with an average distance of 940 meters to the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 62 trips per day, equating to around 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Casuarina - Wandi shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover rate is approximately 52%, higher than the average SA2 area (~7,232 people). Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 7.3% and 6.5% of residents respectively. 77.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.4% in Greater Perth. The area has 7.8% (1,071 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 10.4% in Greater Perth. Seniors' health outcomes align with those of the general population.

Casuarina - Wandi 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

Casuarina-Wandi, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 20.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 32.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 42.1% of the population. The 'Other' religious category comprised 2.3%, slightly higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.5%), Australian (22.8%), and Other (10.8%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: South African residents made up 1.8% compared to 1.1% regionally, Dutch residents comprised 2.1% versus 1.4%, and Maori residents accounted for 1.6% against a regional average of 2.1%.

Casuarina - Wandi hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Casuarina - Wandi's median age is 32 years, which is younger than the Greater Perth average of 37 years and also lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Casuarina - Wandi has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.2%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.0%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 17.8% to 20.2%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 23.1% to 20.2%. The proportion of residents aged 0-4 has also dropped, from 9.1% to 7.3%. Demographic modeling projects significant changes in Casuarina - Wandi's age profile by 2041. The 45-54 cohort is expected to grow the most, by 57%, adding 908 residents to reach a total of 2,512. The 25-34 group is projected to grow at a more modest rate of 2%, with an increase of 62 residents.