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 around 14,408 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 5,324 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,084 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,381 from the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 1,252 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 334 persons per square kilometer. Casuarina - Wandi's growth rate of 58.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 69.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used to estimate post-2032 growth. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Casuarina - Wandi expected to grow by 4,518 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 17.3% 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 approximately 354 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling 1771 homes. As of FY26150 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 2.3 people per year have moved to the area for each new home constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating robust demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $236,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen approximately $2.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting 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 in the area has been comprised of detached dwellings, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 31 people per approval, Casuarina - Wandi reflects a developing area. Future projections suggest that by 2041, Casuarina - Wandi will add around 2491 residents.

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

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that may affect the area. Notable ones include Southern Suburbs District Structure Plan Stage 3, Cassia Estate Bertram, Anketell South Local Structure Plan, and Bertram Square Local Centre. 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. The unemployment rate was 3.7% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.3%. As of June 2025, 6,241 residents were in work and workforce participation was similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Manufacturing employment levels are particularly notable, at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, accommodation & food services have limited presence with only 4.7% employment compared to the regional average of 6.8%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, while labour force grew by 5.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% and unemployment increase by only 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) suggest Casuarina-Wandi's local employment growth could be 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 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $64,858 (median) and $75,248 (average). Census 2021 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 and $2,999, reflecting broader area patterns where 32.0% fall within this range. Economic strength is evident with 30.3% of households having high weekly earnings 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Casuarina-Wandi's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 98.5% houses and 1.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's 93.0% houses and 7.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Casuarina-Wandi was 17.2%, similar to Perth metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.3% and rented ones at 17.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,724. Median weekly rent in Casuarina-Wandi was $400, compared to Perth metro's $315. Nationally, Casuarina-Wandi's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up 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, larger than 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 years and over hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the 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 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. Honeywood Primary School and Wellard East Primary School serve the area, collectively enrolling 652 students as of the latest data. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1051). Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas due to limited local school capacity (4.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.9).

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 of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route in total, offering 439 weekly passenger trips combined. Residents' access to transportation is considered limited, with an average distance of 940 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes averages 62 trips per day, equating to approximately 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 with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all ages.

Private health cover rate is approximately 52%, higher than the average SA2 area (~7,549 people). Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions at 7.3% and 6.5% respectively. 77.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 71.4% in Greater Perth. The area has 7.8% residents aged 65 and over (1,118 people), lower than Greater Perth's 10.4%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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

For ancestry, the top groups are English (27.5%), Australian (22.8%), and Other (10.8%). Notably, South African (1.8%), Dutch (2.1%), and Maori (1.6%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 Greater Perth's average of 37 years and significantly lower than Australia's 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 concentration of 25-34 year-olds is above the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has grown from 17.8% to 20.2%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has declined from 23.1% to 20.2%. The proportion of residents aged 0-4 has also decreased, from 9.1% to 7.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Casuarina - Wandi's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The strongest projected growth is in the 45-54 cohort, with a predicted increase of 50%, adding 837 residents and reaching a total of 2,512. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 25-34 cohorts.