City Beach
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in City Beach reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

City Beach's population was approximately 7,287 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 482 people (7.1%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,805. The increase is inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 7,279 in June 2024 and four validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 742 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. City Beach's growth rate positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Based on projected demographic shifts, City Beach is expected to grow by approximately 582 persons by 2041, recording a gain of around 7.9% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees City Beach recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

City Beach has recorded approximately 23 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25118 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling accommodates around 2.5 new residents per year over these five years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $1,558,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $977,000, suggesting minimal commercial development activity in the area. Compared to Greater Perth, City Beach shows approximately 63% of the construction activity per person. Nationally, it ranks around the 48th percentile among areas assessed for construction activity, indicating more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes.

This lower-than-average national activity reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving City Beach's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 357 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Looking ahead, City Beach is expected to grow by 574 residents by the year 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

City Beach has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include City Beach Car Park Upgrades, Bold Park Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, Ocean Gardens Multi-Generational Living, and Amara City Beach. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees City Beach performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

City Beach has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 0.8%.

As of June 2025, there are 3,828 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. The workforce participation rate lags at 60.1% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, the area has a high concentration in professional & technical jobs, with levels at 2.0 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.5% compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.4%, while employment decreased by 1.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7% and the labour force expand by 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to City Beach's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch reports that City Beach had a median taxpayer income of $80,918 and an average income of $176,423 in financial year 2022. These figures place City Beach among the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $92,408 (median) and $201,475 (average), based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census shows City Beach's household, family, and personal incomes ranking between the 92nd and 100th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 48.2% of individuals in City Beach earn over $4,000, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. The district demonstrates significant affluence, with 57.1% earning over $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retain 89.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. City Beach's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in City Beach, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.6% houses and 12.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Perth metro's 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in City Beach was at 53.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (34.7%) or rented (11.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $4,000, significantly higher than Perth metro's average of $3,293 and the national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $750, substantially above Perth metro's $450 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 80.4% of all households, including 43.2% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in City Beach places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in City Beach is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 55.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational pathways account for 17.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 7.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in secondary education, 9.7% in primary education, and 8.1% pursuing tertiary education. City Beach's four schools have a combined enrollment of 792 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates exceptional educational performance with an ICSEA score of 1151, placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes three primary schools and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents are 10.9, falling below the regional average of 18.1, with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas.

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

City Beach has 56 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 1,061 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 197 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 151 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

City Beach's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout City Beach. The prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low. Approximately 91% of the total population (6,645 people) have private health cover, compared to 87.5% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.0 and 5.3% of residents respectively. 74.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.2% across Greater Perth. City Beach has 24.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,759 people), which is higher than the 21.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

City Beach 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

City Beach's population was found to be more linguistically diverse than most local areas, with 13.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 30.9% of City Beach residents were recorded. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 55.5%.

Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.6% versus 0.5%. In terms of ancestry, English (29.0%), Australian (22.6%), and Irish (8.6%) were the top three groups. Notably, South African (1.4% vs regional 1.1%), Croatian (1.1% vs 0.8%), and Macedonian (0.6% vs 0.2%) ethnicities showed higher representation than the Greater Perth average.

City Beach hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in City Beach is 46 years, which exceeds Greater Perth's average of 37 years and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the percentage of residents aged 15-24 in City Beach is notably higher at 17.1%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 5.3%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 14.3% to 17.1%, while the percentage of those aged 85 and above has risen from 4.7% to 5.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 has declined from 14.7% to 13.3%, and those aged 45 to 54 have decreased from 16.5% to 15.2%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in City Beach, with the 85+ age cohort projected to grow by 421 people (100%), from 421 to 843. The aging population trend is evident, as those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 89% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.