Clarkson
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Clarkson's population is approximately 16,100 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 2,196 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,904. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. Clarkson's population density is around 1,496 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Clarkson's population grew by 15.8% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, exceeding both the national average of 8.9% and the SA4 region's growth rate. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.6% of Clarkson's recent 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 years post-2032, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends suggest Clarkson will increase by around 935 persons to 2041, marking a gain of approximately 2.0% over the 17-year period.

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

Clarkson has received approximately 94 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totaling 470 homes. As of FY26, 76 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.3 people move to Clarkson each year for every dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This high demand coupled with limited new supply typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $280,000. In the current financial year, there have been $12.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Perth. Clarkson exhibits around 57% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the top 85th percentile of areas assessed nationally, with recent intensification in construction activity.

New developments consist predominantly of detached houses (78%) and townhouses or apartments (22%), preserving Clarkson's suburban character focused on family homes. With approximately 125 people moving to Clarkson for every dwelling approval, it is considered a growth area. Population forecasts project an increase of 327 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Clarkson has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 17 projects that could affect this area. Notable projects include Alkimos to Wanneroo Desalination Pipeline, Wanneroo Road Corridor Improvements, Catalina Plaza Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, and Woolworths Clarkson Shopping Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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Clarkson has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Clarkson has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 5.3% in June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 5.0%.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 5.7%, 1.4% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 69.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for Clarkson residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly high, with a share 1.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 5.9% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as shown by the Census working population versus resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.0%, while labour force grew by 4.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Clarkson's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation, Clarkson had a median income among taxpayers of $55,297 and an average level of $70,749 in financial year 2022. Nationally, the median was $58,380 and the average was $78,020. By September 2025, estimates suggest Clarkson's median income will be approximately $63,149 and the average will be around $80,795, based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Clarkson are at the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 39.1% of residents (6,295 people), similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Clarkson, with only 81.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 49th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Clarkson is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Clarkson's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.3% houses and 10.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Clarkson stood at 15.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.8% and rented dwellings at 31.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,898. Median weekly rent in Clarkson was $350, matching Perth metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Clarkson's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863.

Clarkson has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 74.3% of all households, consisting of 32.9% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 17.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 25.7%, with lone person households at 22.2% and group households making up 3.5% 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 Clarkson fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Clarkson trail's educational qualifications benchmark below national averages, with 21.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common (15.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.1% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (29.0%). Educational participation is high at 30.3%, including 11.2% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 4.5% in tertiary education.

Clarkson has six schools educating approximately 1,792 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 957). School places per 100 residents (11.3) fall below the regional average (15.6), indicating some students attend adjacent areas' schools. Note: refer to parent campus for 'n/a' enrolment schools.

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

Clarkson has 67 active public transport stops, serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 22 different routes, offering a total of 2,851 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents on average located 238 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run an average of 407 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 42 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Clarkson is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Clarkson shows favourable health outcomes, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low rates of common health issues.

Approximately 55% (~8,855 people) have private health cover, a figure notably high compared to other areas. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.6% and 7.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority (72.4%) report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Perth's 73.0%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.5% (2,018 people), compared to Greater Perth's 13.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Clarkson are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

Clarkson is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Clarkson's cultural diversity is notable, with 21.3% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 44.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Clarkson, accounting for 41.0% of the population. However, the most significant overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' religious category, comprising 1.6% of Clarkson's population compared to 1.0% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Clarkson are English (30.1%), Australian (19.4%), and Other (12.3%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: South African is overrepresented at 2.0% in Clarkson compared to 1.8% regionally, Welsh at 1.0% versus 0.9%, and Maori at 1.6% compared to 1.3%.

Clarkson hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Clarkson's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Clarkson has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 65-74 has increased from 6.1% to 8.1%, while the population aged 25-34 has decreased from 17.7% to 16.6%. By 2041, Clarkson's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 49%, adding 633 residents and reaching a total of 1,931. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 87% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging population. Conversely, populations in the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decline.