Currambine - Kinross

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

According to AreaSearch's evaluation, the population of Currambine - Kinross stands at approximately 15,022 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,203 people (8.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 13,819 inhabitants. This shift is calculated from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 15,022 alongside 86 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,520 persons per square kilometer, placing the location in the top quartile of areas analyzed by AreaSearch nationwide. The area's 8.7% post-census growth rate is within 0.6 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating solid growth characteristics. The main driver of this expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 78.6% of the overall population gains in recent times.

AreaSearch implements the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this data, and to project trends beyond 2032, growth rates by age cohort from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data) are applied. Future demographic trends suggest a population rise slightly below the national median for statistical areas, with a projected increase of 569 persons by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total growth of 3.8% over the 16 years.

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

Currambine - Kinross averages approximately 21 new residential approvals each year, with a total of 105 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 12 registered so far in FY-26. With an average of 8.2 new residents added for every home constructed over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, which generally drives up prices and increases buyer competition, while new builds carry an average value of $293,000. Additionally, commercial approvals have reached $33.0 million this financial year, showing active commercial development.

Compared to Greater Perth, development activity in Currambine - Kinross is low (54.0% below the regional per capita average). This limited supply of new housing generally supports demand and values for existing properties, even though building tasks have quickened recently. This activity level is also below the national average, indicating a mature market and potential development constraints. The building mix consists of 94.0% detached houses and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the traditional suburban environment focused on spacious family homes. With approximately 816 people per approval, Currambine - Kinross exhibits the features of an established, mature community.

Looking forward, the population of Currambine - Kinross is projected to rise by 569 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. The current rate of development appears aligned with future requirements, supporting balanced market conditions without extreme price movements.

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

Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning decisions strongly influence area performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to affect the local area. Key developments include the Meridian Park Industrial Estate, ongoing stages of the Iluka Beach Residential Estate, the expansion of Kinross College Senior School, and the Iluka Plaza & Medical Precinct Expansion, with the main projects detailed below.

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The labour market strength in Currambine - Kinross positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Currambine - Kinross has a qualified workforce with solid representation in essential services, a low unemployment rate of 2.7%, and an annual estimated employment growth rate of 3.7%. As of March 2026, 9,264 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.5% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, and labor force participation is high at 77.7% compared to Greater Perth's 70.2%. Census data indicates that only 8.9% of residents worked from home, although this should be viewed in light of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a high concentration of construction workers, representing 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is less represented at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 4.7%. The local area is primarily residential and offers limited employment opportunities within its boundaries, as shown by the ratio of the Census working population to the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch's review of SALM and ABS data, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 3.7% while the labor force expanded by 3.8%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. This compares to Greater Perth, where employment expanded by 2.0%, the labor force increased by 2.5%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide context for future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry profile to estimate employment paths. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth varies. Applying these industry projections directly to the Currambine - Kinross employment profile estimates a local employment rise of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration that does not account for localized population trends.

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

Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the latest postcode level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Currambine - Kinross SA2 recorded a median income of $60,375 and an average income of $79,728. These figures are very high on a national scale, comparing to Greater Perth averages of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $66,974 for median and $88,442 for average incomes as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area place it around the 73rd percentile nationally. The largest income group contains 35.3% of the local population (5,302 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the broader region where 32.0% are in this bracket. High-earning households receiving more than $3,000 weekly make up 32.6% of the total, which supports strong retail spending. Housing costs represent 14.5% of income, while solid earnings place residents in the 80th percentile for disposable income, and the area ranks in the 7th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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

Residential structures in Currambine - Kinross at the time of the latest Census consisted of 91.8% standalone houses and 8.2% other housing types like semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings in the Perth metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Currambine - Kinross stood at 25.9%, which is lower than the Perth metro average, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (54.7%) or rented (19.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,950, higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to $350 in Perth metro. Nationally, mortgage payments in Currambine - Kinross exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Families make up the majority of households at 83.0%, consisting of couples with children (42.7%), couples without children (27.3%), and single-parent homes (12.0%). Non-family households represent the remaining 17.0%, which includes single-person households at 15.4% and group households at 1.6%. 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

The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Currambine - Kinross is lower than the regional averages, with 24.2% of people aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference points to opportunities for future educational growth and training. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 17.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (27.1%).

Enrollment rates are high, with 30.0% of the population currently participating in formal education. This group includes 10.1% in primary school, 9.1% in high school, and 5.5% in higher education.

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

Public transport services in Currambine - Kinross include 57 active stops, incorporating both trains and buses. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes, which provide a total of 987 passenger journeys each week. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 225 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the main transport mode at 81%, followed by trains at 13%. Car ownership stands at 1.8 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A low proportion of residents (8.9%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 factors.

Service frequency averages 141 journeys per day across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 17 weekly trips for each transport stop.

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

An assessment of local health indicators reveals favorable trends in Currambine - Kinross, as shown by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness rates, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 58% of the population (~8,772 people).

The most prevalent medical diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.6 and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 72.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. The population aged under 65 shows positive health statistics. Residents aged 65 and older represent 15.3% of the local population (2,293 people), and health outcomes for this senior cohort are favorable, with national rankings aligning with the wider community.

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 displays higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 12.1% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 48.2% born outside of Australia. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 49.4% of local residents. The most noticeable difference is in the Other category, which represents 0.9% of the population compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestral background, the three most common heritages in Currambine - Kinross are English at 36.3% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian at 18.8%, and Irish at 8.6%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with South Australian heritage overrepresented at 2.9% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 1.3% (compared to 0.7%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%).

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

The median age of 39 years in Currambine - Kinross is slightly above the Greater Perth average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, the 55 - 64 age bracket is overrepresented at 15.5% locally, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 11.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 cohort grew from 7.7% to 9.3% of the population, and the 55 to 64 group rose from 14.3% to 15.5%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 16.7% to 13.3%. Projections for 2041 indicate demographic changes, with the 65 to 74 age group expected to increase by 37% (508 people) to reach 1,900 from 1,391. The population is aging, as residents aged 65 and older account for 100% of the projected growth, while the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 cohorts are projected to contract.