Currambine - Kinross

Currambine - Kinross has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Currambine - Kinross's population is around 14,908 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,089 people (7.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,819 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,774 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 86 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,501 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Currambine - Kinross's 7.9% growth since the census positions it within 2.0 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 71.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to increase by 590 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 3.1% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Currambine - Kinross when compared nationally

Currambine - Kinross has experienced around 21 dwellings receiving development approval each year, totalling 105 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 6 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new homes are being built at an average value of $293,000. There have also been $33.0 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

Relative to Greater Perth, Currambine - Kinross has significantly less development activity (55.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. This is similarly below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development consists of 94.0% detached dwellings and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 805 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Future projections show Currambine - Kinross adding 456 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Currambine - Kinross has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 17 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Meridian Park Industrial Estate, Iluka Beach Residential Estate (Stages ongoing), Kinross College Senior School Expansion, and Currambine Community Centre & Library Upgrade, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Currambine - Kinross performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Currambine - Kinross possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.6%, and 4.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 9,200 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.5% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (78.5% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 8.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Meanwhile, transport, postal & warehousing has a limited presence with 3.3% employment compared to 4.7% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.2% while the labour force increased by 4.1%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.3%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Currambine - Kinross. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Currambine - Kinross's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Currambine - Kinross SA2's income level is extremely high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Currambine - Kinross SA2's median income among taxpayers is $60,375 and the average income stands at $79,728, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,183 (median) and $87,398 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Currambine - Kinross cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 35.3% of residents (5,262 people), reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 32.0% similarly occupy this range. A significant 32.6% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. Housing accounts for 14.5% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 80th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Currambine - Kinross is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Currambine - Kinross, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.8% houses and 8.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Currambine - Kinross was lagging that of Perth metro, at 25.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (54.7%) or rented (19.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Perth metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Currambine - Kinross's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 83.0% of all households, comprising 42.7% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.0%, with lone person households at 15.4% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Educational qualifications in Currambine - Kinross trail regional benchmarks, with 24.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (27.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 57 active transport stops operating within Currambine - Kinross, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 7 individual routes, collectively providing 987 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 225 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 81%, with 13% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 8.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 141 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Currambine - Kinross's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Currambine - Kinross, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts see low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~8,706 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.6% and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 72.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 15.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,359 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Currambine - Kinross is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 12.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 48.2% born overseas. The main religion in Currambine - Kinross is Christianity, which makes up 49.4% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 0.9% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Currambine - Kinross are English, comprising 36.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 18.8% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 2.9% of Currambine - Kinross (vs 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 1.3% (vs 0.7%) and New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 0.8%).

Currambine - Kinross's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The 39-year median age in Currambine - Kinross is somewhat higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and similarly very close to the 38-year national average. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably over-represented (15.7% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (10.6%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 7.7% to 9.5% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 14.3% to 15.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 16.7% to 13.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Currambine - Kinross. Leading the demographic shift, the 65 to 74 group will grow by 35% (499 people), reaching 1,917 from 1,417. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 100% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.