Currambine - Kinross

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

Currambine-Kinross's population is approximately 14,894 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 1,075 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,819. The growth was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 14,774 in June 2024 and an additional 86 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,499 persons per square kilometer, placing Currambine-Kinross in the upper quartile compared to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 7.8% since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 8.9%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.3% of overall population gains in recent periods.

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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth for national statistical areas, with Currambine-Kinross expected to increase by 590 persons to reach a total of 15,484 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 3.2% over the 17-year period.

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

Currambine-Kinross has received around 21 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 105 homes. In FY-26 so far, three approvals have been recorded. On average, six new residents per year are associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25. This demand significantly exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost of new homes is $378,000, aligning with broader regional development. In the current financial year, $33.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Perth, Currambine-Kinross has 55.0% less development activity per person, which usually strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. However, recent periods show an increase in development activity. This is also below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations.

New development consists of 94.0% detached dwellings and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining 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, indicating an established market. Future projections estimate Currambine-Kinross will add 470 residents by 2041, based on current development patterns. This suggests 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 21stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely impacting 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. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Currambine-Kinross has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025.

This rate is 1.5 percentage points lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year. As of June 2025, 9,239 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 72.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. However, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 4.7%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, while labour force grew by 4.0%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts suggest a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.4% over ten years for Currambine-Kinross, based on its current employment mix.

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

The median income among taxpayers in Currambine - Kinross SA2 was $57,110 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $77,191 during the same period. These figures compare to those for Greater Perth, which were $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 14.2%, estimated median income would be approximately $65,220 and average income around $88,152. Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Currambine - Kinross cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 35.3% of residents (5,257 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, reflecting a pattern seen in the broader area where 32.0% occupy this range. Notably, 32.6% of residents earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.5% of income, with strong earnings ranking residents within the 80th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Currambine-Kinross, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.8% houses and 8.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Currambine-Kinross was at 25.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.7% and rented ones at 19.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below the Perth metro average of $2,080. The median weekly rent was $400, equal to the Perth metro figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Currambine-Kinross's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 83.0% of all households, including 42.7% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.0%, with lone person households at 15.4% and group households making up 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

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

Educational qualifications in Currambine show that as of 2021, 24.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 27.1%. Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data.

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

Currambine-Kinross has 60 active public transport stops, served by a mix of trains and buses. These stops are covered by 7 individual routes, offering 963 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 221 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 137 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 16 weekly trips per 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.

Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~8608 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.6 and 6.9% of residents respectively. 72.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.5% across Greater Perth. As of 30 June 2020, the area has 14.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2199 people), which is lower than the 20.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 12.1% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 48.2% being born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Currambine-Kinross, comprising 49.4% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category is overrepresented here compared to Greater Perth, with 0.9% versus 0.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (36.3%), Australian (18.8%), and Irish (8.6%). Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: South African at 2.9% (compared to 1.8% regionally), Welsh at 1.3% (versus 1.1%), and New Zealand at 1.0% (against 0.9%).

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

The median age in Currambine - Kinross is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the 55-64 age group is notably over-represented at 15.6% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 14.3% to 15.6%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has increased from 7.7% to 8.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 16.7% to 13.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Currambine - Kinross. The 65 to 74 age group is expected to grow by 44%, reaching 1,917 people from 1,330. This growth represents 100% of the anticipated population increase, indicating demographic aging. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.