Dianella - North

An assessment of population growth drivers in Dianella - North reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Dianella - North's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 12,910. This figure reflects an increase of 983 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,927. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,684 in June 2024 and the addition of 116 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,995 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Dianella - North's growth rate of 8.2% since the census is within 0.7 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth 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 post-2032 growth, AreaSearch employs the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Based on demographic trends and the latest annual ERP population numbers, Dianella - North is projected to grow by 2,203 persons to reach a total of 15,113 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 15.3% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Dianella - North when compared nationally

Dianella - North has recorded approximately 35 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 177 homes. As of FY26, 18 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 has resulted in 2.9 new residents per year, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $328,000.

In FY26, $4.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Dianella - North records around 65% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 44th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This is indicative of the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises approximately 86.0% standalone homes and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Dianella - North's traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The area indicates a mature market with around 398 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Dianella - North is forecasted to gain 1,977 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Dianella - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that could affect the area. Notable ones include Mirrabooka Town Centre Redevelopment, Galleria Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Stirling Community Centre - Nollamara Re-roof, and Mirrabooka Housing Accelerator. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Dianella - North demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Dianella - North has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 2.9% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.1%.

As of September 2025, 6,914 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 61.5% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade had notable concentration, at 1.4 times the regional average.

Mining was under-represented, with only 3.7% of Dianella - North's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 7.0%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data analysis. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, labour force by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and marginal unemployment rise. Statewide in WA as of 25-Nov-25, employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dianella - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The Dianella - North SA2 has an above average income level nationally according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $55,179 and the average income stands at $73,085, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% would be approximately $63,014 (median) and $83,463 (average). Census data shows household income ranks at the 57th percentile ($1,881 weekly), with personal income at the 37th percentile. Income analysis reveals 27.9% of the population (3,601 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to surrounding regions' 32.0%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Dianella - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dianella - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.8% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Perth metro's 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dianella - North stood at 45.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.0% and rented ones at 18.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in Dianella - North was $320, lower than Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Dianella - North's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,100 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $320 against the national figure of $375.

Dianella - North has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.4% of all households, including 38.6% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.6%, with lone person households at 22.7% and group households at 2.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Dianella - North shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

In Dianella, as of the latest data, 29.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 37.1%. This indicates a potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational credentials are also significant, with 28.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 10.5% and certificates make up 18.1% of these credentials. Educational participation is high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.1% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 80 active transport stops operating within Dianella - North. These are served by a mix of buses along 24 individual routes, collectively providing 7,224 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 191 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,032 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 90 weekly trips per individual stop.

Dianella - North's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data shows that Dianella - North residents have relatively positive health outcomes, with a standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age groups. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% (~7,229 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (7.5%) and mental health issues (5.9%), while 71.5% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. The area has 24.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,100 people), higher than the 18.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Dianella-North has high cultural diversity, with 39.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 43.0% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 54.2%. Judaism is overrepresented at 4.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 1.4%.

Top ancestry groups are English (16.8%), Australian (14.7%), and Other (13.1%). Macedonian, Italian, and Vietnamese ethnicities are notably more prevalent in Dianella-North than regionally: Macedonian at 3.9% vs 1.5%, Italian at 12.2% vs 7.2%, and Vietnamese at 5.6% vs 1.7%.

Dianella - North hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Dianella - North is 45 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Dianella - North has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (8.5%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 7.7% to 8.5%, while the 45-54 age group decreased from 13.9% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Dianella - North's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 139%, reaching 1,202 people from 503. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 77% of total population growth. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.