Casuarina - Wandi

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 approximately 13,491 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 4,407 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,084. The growth is inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 12,381 in June 2024 and an additional 1,264 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 313 persons per square kilometer. Casuarina-Wandi's growth rate of 48.5% since the 2021 Census exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages. Interstate migration contributed approximately 69.8% to this population gain.

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's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future trends suggest significant population increase in the area, with an expected growth of 4,518 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 25.3% over the 17-year period.

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 has averaged 354 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1771 homes. In FY26 to date, 244 approvals have been recorded. Over these years, an average of 2.3 people per year moved to the area for each new home constructed, reflecting robust demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $236000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

There have been $2700000 in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Casuarina - Wandi has 151% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating strong developer confidence in the location. All new construction so far comprises detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 31 people per approval, Casuarina - Wandi reflects a developing area. Future projections estimate an addition of 3408 residents by 2041.

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

Casuarina - Wandi has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 22 projects potentially influencing the area. Notable projects include Kwinana Freeway Upgrade (Roe Highway to Safety Bay Road), Southern Suburbs District Structure Plan Stage 3, Cassia Estate Bertram, and Anketell South Local Structure Plan. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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Employment performance in Casuarina - Wandi exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Casuarina-Wandi has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.6% as of September 2025, which is below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.5%.

As of September 2025, there were 6,612 residents in work, with a workforce participation rate of 69.2%, slightly below Greater Perth's rate of 71.6%. Only 8.2% of residents worked from home according to Census responses. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing has notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, accommodation & food services have limited presence with 4.7% employment compared to the regional average of 6.8%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.5%, while labour force grew by 5.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.0 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 2.9% and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Casuarina-Wandi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 2023 shows Casuarina - Wandi SA2 had a median income of $60,312 and an average income of $69,560. Nationally, this is slightly above average. Comparing with Greater Perth, Casuarina - Wandi's median was lower at $60,748 but the average was higher at $80,248. Based on a 9.62% growth in wages since financial year 2023, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $66,114 (median) and $76,252 (average). Census 2021 data indicates Casuarina - Wandi's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 82nd percentiles. Income distribution shows 43.3% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, reflecting broader area patterns where 32.0% fall within this range. Economic strength is evident with 30.3% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Casuarina - Wandi's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 98.5% houses and 1.6% other dwellings, compared to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Casuarina - Wandi was at 17.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.3% and rented ones at 17.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's $1,907. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Casuarina - Wandi's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure 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 comprise the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 14.4% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Casuarina - Wandi trail residents aged 15+ have 22.1% university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 35.5%, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (25.9%). Educational participation is high, with 38.4% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (13.6%), secondary (9.3%), tertiary (5.6%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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 bus routes. These stops serve one route collectively making 439 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is limited with residents typically 940 meters from the nearest stop. Most commuters use cars (83%), while 11% use trains. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling. Only 8.2% work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency averages 62 trips daily, or approximately 25 weekly trips per stop.

Casuarina - Wandi's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Casuarina - Wandi, based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was approximately 54% of the total population (~7,271 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Perth's 59.0%. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues (7.3%) and asthma (6.5%). 77.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Perth's 71.9%. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Only 8.1% of residents were aged 65 and over (1,091 people), lower than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, in line with the general population nationally.

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

Casuarina-Wandi had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 20.8% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 32.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Casuarina-Wandi, accounting for 42.1%. The category 'Other' was overrepresented, comprising 2.3% compared to 1.4% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.5%), Australian (22.8%), and Other (10.8%). Notable differences existed in South African (1.8% vs regional 1.0%), Dutch (2.1% vs 1.5%), and Maori (1.6% vs 0.9%) representation.

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

Casuarina-Wandi has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Casuarina-Wandi has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (20.2%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.1%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.3%. According to data from the 2021 Census, Casuarina-Wandi's age profile has shifted since the previous census: the 35 to 44 age group grew from 17.8% to 20.2%, while the 5 to 14 cohort increased from 11.7% to 12.8%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 23.1% to 19.2% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 9.1% to 7.1%. Demographic projections suggest that Casuarina-Wandi's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest growth expected in the 45 to 54 cohort, which is projected to grow by 55%, adding 889 residents to reach a total of 2,512.