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College Grove - Carey Park has an estimated 7,621 residents, up 9.2% since the 2021 Census, with 8 projects tracked in College Grove - Carey Park.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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College Grove - Carey Park Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 157 kilometres south from Perth CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, its population is around 7,621 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 645 people (9.2%) since the 2021 Census count of 6,976 people. The estimate reflects the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 7,602 as of June 2025 and 29 Validated New Addresses since the Census date.
The area combines an above-average renting population, low average household size, a strong semi-detached presence, a notable retail trade employment base, affordable housing options and elevated manufacturing employment. Its age composition is fairly standard, with a median age of 39, and households are largely lone person households. Education levels are typically lower, incomes sit in the lower quartile, and population growth shows moderate expansion. The area is described as having lush greenery, a relaxed atmosphere, family-friendly surroundings, parks and gardens, cycling pathways, educational facilities, community events and local sporting clubs.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
College Grove - Carey Park Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 157 kilometres south from Perth CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, its population is around 7,621 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 645 people (9.2%) since the 2021 Census count of 6,976 people. The estimate reflects the ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 7,602 as of June 2025 and 29 Validated New Addresses since the Census date.
The area combines an above-average renting population, low average household size, a strong semi-detached presence, a notable retail trade employment base, affordable housing options and elevated manufacturing employment. Its age composition is fairly standard, with a median age of 39, and households are largely lone person households. Education levels are typically lower, incomes sit in the lower quartile, and population growth shows moderate expansion. The area is described as having lush greenery, a relaxed atmosphere, family-friendly surroundings, parks and gardens, cycling pathways, educational facilities, community events and local sporting clubs.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 6,146 in 2001 and 7,602 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 7,621 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 15.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 27.4%.
College Grove - Carey Park ranks in the 78th percentile nationally for amenities and the 54th for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in College Grove - Carey Park is $584 a week, up 9.9% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 12% below Regional WA.
12% below Regional WA on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $584 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +9.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Bunbury | $636 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Bunbury, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional WA | $667 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Regional WA, over 12 months | +10.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
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Status of the 49 tracked applications: 43 approved, 1 under assessment, 5 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 8 projects in College Grove - Carey Park (2 under construction) and 87 more in the surrounding area.
South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is building a $45 million health and community hub at Jaycee Park, Forrest Avenue, Carey Park, Bunbury, on land donated by the City of Bunbury. The facility will provide primary health care, chronic disease management, social and emotional wellbeing programs and family support services for Aboriginal communities.
Also known as Glen Iris Village, this $33.5 million mixed-use precinct features 11 single-storey buildings. The development includes a supermarket, tavern, childcare centre, medical hub, service station, and specialty retail outlets. Key community features include a central 'Village Green' communal space and high-quality landscaping.
Minor infrastructure upgrades to the Carey Park Football Club facilities at Kelly Park, funded through the WA Government's 2025-26 State Budget. The AUD 700,000 allocation is part of a AUD 93 million first tranche of sport and recreation infrastructure upgrades across regional Western Australia.
A 3,168-hectare regional park spanning the Greater Bunbury area from the Preston River to the coast, protecting important conservation, landscape, recreation, and education values across Manea Park, College Grove, Shearwater Tuart Forest, The Maidens bushland, and Leschenault Estuary.
Trinity Rise Estate is a residential land development by Plunkett Homes located at 70 Winthrop Avenue, College Grove, featuring blocks ranging from 383m2 to 535m2 with prices starting from $180,000. The project comprises 20 residential lots, integrating plans for public open space and walking trails through existing native vegetation.
ECU South West (Bunbury Campus) is Western Australia's largest university campus outside Perth. Located within an education and health precinct alongside South Regional TAFE and Bunbury Health Campus, it provides teaching, research, and student services across nursing, education, business, science and allied programs.
General planning documents guiding urban development within College Grove, including the Tuart Brook Structure Plan and College Grove (Stage 5) Design Guidelines. These frameworks direct residential growth, subdivision standards, and environmental management across the precinct in conjunction with the City of Bunbury.
The Hay Park netball court refurbishment in Bunbury, completed in June 2025, replaced ageing 1980s courts with 12 new courts (reduced from 14) meeting Netball Australia standards, including two multi-use courts for basketball. Upgrades included new drainage, fencing, and six new LED light towers.
The redevelopment involves upgrading a 315m section of the Leschenault Inlet marine wall, drainage works, a new three-metre-wide shared path, and a new community-designed playground and open space at the Frank Buswell Foreshore in East Bunbury. Seawall construction began January 2024 and the shared path was completed by November 2024.
A 55.9-hectare residential land release located in Usher, Bunbury, managed by DevelopmentWA. The project involves the release of Lot 501 (part) Washington Avenue and Lots 800 (part) and 802 Parade Road to private developers through an Offers Invited process.
Redevelopment and carpark expansion associated with the Parade Hotel on the Leschenault Inlet. The development includes expanded patron parking facilities, short-stay accommodation, and tourism-related amenities following approval of City of Bunbury Local Planning Scheme 8 Amendment 11.
Glen Iris Village is a neighbourhood commercial and retail centre proposed for Lots 17, 30 and 31 Vittoria Road and Lots 4 and 410 Jeffrey Road, Glen Iris, on the eastern edge of Bunbury.
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Estimated completion year of the 43 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 8, 2027 17, 2028 11, 2029 2, 2030 3, 2031 0, 2032 2. 15 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 49 substantial development applications lodged in and around College Grove - Carey Park over the past 5 years, 13 in the last 12 months; 1 is recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 6, 2023 12, 2024 11, 2025 10, 2026 (to Oct) 10.
Key application 155 Forrest Avenue, Carey Park Commercial | $38m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 49 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 13 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 14 | ABS building approvals | 26th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 43 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 include: SWAMS Health Hub and Community Centre (Construction); Glen Iris Commercial & Retail Development (Under Assessment); Carey Park Football Club Upgrades (Approved); Hay Park Netball Courts Refurbishment (Completed); and Trinity Rise Estate (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 spans multiple sectors including Sports & Recreation, Residential Development, and Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 3rd percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees College Grove - Carey Park recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Dwelling approval activity in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 area has seen 43 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The College Grove - Carey Park SA2's current population of 7,621 has been supported by 14 approvals on average over recent years.
The College Grove - Carey Park SA2 has seen 1.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.3 approvals in Regional WA. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 355 people in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2, compared to one for every 164 in Regional WA.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the College Grove - Carey Park SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 14, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 has grown by approximately 443 people, while 71 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 6.2 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
College Grove - Carey Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,621 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +9.2% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 785 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 47th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 6,976 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 645 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 9.71 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 was estimated to be approximately 7,621 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 7,602 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The college grove - carey park sa2 has added approximately 645 people and shown a 9.25% increase from the 6,976 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is estimated at 785 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.9% per annum.
Population growth in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (63.0%), Interstate migration (37.0%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 63.0% of overall population gains.
College Grove - Carey Park's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 46th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 28.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 55.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 39 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 15.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 15.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 at 38 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 39 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 38 years as at August 2026, College Grove - Carey Park is 2 years younger than the Regional WA 2021 Census average (40 years) and equal to the national Census average.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 compared to the Regional WA region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 15.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 compared to the Regional WA region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 9.7% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is broadly in line with Regional WA.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.0% of the population in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 17.2% of the population in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 9% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $48,597 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 12th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $61,974 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,122 | 2021 Census, weekly | 8th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $619 | 2021 Census, weekly | 14th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 9.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,451 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 36.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is approximately $52,018. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $48,597.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is approximately $66,337. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $61,974.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is approximately $52,018 compared to $67,299 in Regional WA. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $48,597 and $62,873 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is approximately $66,337 compared to $83,842 in Regional WA. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $61,974 and $78,328 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the College Grove - Carey Park SA2's households (~27.4% / 733 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 27.4% of households. In comparison, Regional WA's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 31.1% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is $1,122/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is $1,451/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is $619/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $48,597 while the average income stands at $61,974. This contrasts to Regional WA's figures of a median income of $62,873 and an average income of $78,328. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $52,018 (median) and $66,337 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is $3,940 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The college grove - carey park sa2's disposable income is $3,940 compared to $6,025 for Regional WA, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in College Grove - Carey Park are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 10% of areas assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 55.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,291 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 7,843 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,536 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 has approximately 3,291 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.9%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 stands at 6.9%, which is 3.2 percentage points above Regional WA's rate of 3.8%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (17.2% of employment), retail trade (12.4%), and construction (10.8%). Other significant employers include manufacturing and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to June 2026, the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional WA saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is 55.3%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional WA average of 65.4%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The college grove - carey park sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 17.2% of the local workforce compared to 11.9% across Regional WA. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The college grove - carey park sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.7% decline, ranking 31st out of 37 regions nationally.
College Grove - Carey Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 12.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 31.8% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 7.4% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 48.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 33.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.8% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.0% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
12.0% of people aged 15 and over in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 17.6% in Regional WA.
48.8% of people aged 15 and over in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 40.5% in Regional WA.
The college grove - carey park sa2 ranks in the 23th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 are: Certificate (31.8%), Bachelor Degree (9.1%), Advanced Diploma (7.4%).
33.1% of the population in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.8% in primary school, 10.0% in secondary school, 3.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is 959, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 2 schools within the College Grove - Carey Park SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 836 students.
The college grove - carey park sa2 includes 1 primary school, 1 secondary school.
College Grove - Carey Park features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional WA.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.2 people | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 36.6% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 18.2% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 23.2% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 16.3% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,677 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,925 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 59.0% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 had 2,677 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 9.3% to an estimated 2,925 households today.
The average household size in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is 2.2 people. This compares to 2.5 in Regional WA and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 59.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (36.6%), group households (4.4%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,579 family households, couples with children account for 18.2% of all households, couples without children at home 23.2%, and single parent families 16.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional WA, the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 36.6% (versus 27.4% in Regional WA). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 59.0% compared to 69.8% in Regional WA. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, slightly below the Regional WA average of 1.9. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 34.9% of the adult population are currently married, while 41.7% have never married. This compares to 46.4% married and 35.8% never married across Regional WA.
Single-person households represent 36.6% of all households in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2, higher than the average for Regional WA of 27.4%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 4.4% of households, above the Regional WA average of 2.8%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
In terms of cultural diversity, College Grove - Carey Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 19.5% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 9.4% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 90.6% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 78.1% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 80.5% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
College Grove - Carey Park was found to be roughly in line with the national average in terms of cultural diversity, with 78.1% of its population being citizens, 80.5% born in Australia, and 90.6% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in College Grove - Carey Park, at 43.3% of people, although more residents (53.9%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 0.8% of the population, compared to 0.7% across Regional WA.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in College Grove - Carey Park are English, comprising 33.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 28.1% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maori is notably overrepresented at 1.4% of College Grove - Carey Park (vs 1.0% across Regional WA), New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.9%) and Australian Aboriginal at 4.0% (vs 6.1%).
19.5% of the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 19.8% across Regional WA.
9.4% of the population in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 9.7% in Regional WA.
4.0% of the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 6.1% in Regional WA.
78.1% of the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 82.8% in Regional WA.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
College Grove - Carey Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional WA.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 42.3% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 26.2% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 82.9% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,300 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 18th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.5% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 17.1% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $280 | 2021 Census, weekly | 20th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 25.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 26.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 72nd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the College Grove - Carey Park SA2, 26.2% of homes are owned outright, 31.5% are owned with a mortgage, and 42.3% are rented.
According to the latest data, 82.9% of dwellings in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 are houses.
In the College Grove - Carey Park SA2, 0.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 17.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 stands at 26.2%, compared to 34.1% in Regional WA.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is $1,300, compared to $1,560 in Regional WA.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is $922, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the College Grove - Carey Park SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 26.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 25.0% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 26.7% of income on repayments (vs 22.5% in Regional WA), while renters spend 25.0% of income on rent (vs 16.6% in Regional WA).
The dwelling mix in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 consists of 82.9% detached houses, 17.1% semi-detached dwellings, 0.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in College Grove - Carey Park consumes approximately 19.0% of median household income ($4,858 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in College Grove - Carey Park show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 17% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 83% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in College Grove - Carey Park is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 48.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 21st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 59.7% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.9% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 66.8% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
Around 48.8% of people in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.4% in Regional WA.
In the College Grove - Carey Park SA2, 7.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Regional WA require similar assistance.
8.6% of people in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.2% of the population across Regional WA is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.7% of the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 population, while in Regional WA, 4.6% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.1% of people in the College Grove - Carey Park SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional WA,3.6% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the College Grove - Carey Park SA2, 48.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional WA sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.4%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 47 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 47th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 68 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 55th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 574 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 27th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 112 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 14 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.2 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 2.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 68 public transport stops within the College Grove - Carey Park SA2.
The College Grove - Carey Park SA2 has 574 weekly trips across 14 routes, averaging 82 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 180 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 843 m away and the nearest school 950 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 68 stops nearby, 574 weekly trips, access rating 47 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 78 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 78th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 843 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 864 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 950 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees College Grove - Carey Park recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
College Grove - Carey Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 3rd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in College Grove - Carey Park is $584 a week, +9.9% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
College Grove - Carey Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
College Grove - Carey Park's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 9% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in College Grove - Carey Park are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 10% of areas assessed across Australia.
College Grove - Carey Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
College Grove - Carey Park features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional WA.
In terms of cultural diversity, College Grove - Carey Park records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
College Grove - Carey Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional WA.
Health performance in College Grove - Carey Park is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
College Grove - Carey Park has an estimated 7,621 residents, up 9.2% since the 2021 Census, with 8 projects tracked in College Grove - Carey Park.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for College Grove - Carey Park.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (501021008). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for College Grove - Carey Park from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares College Grove - Carey Park with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
