Falcon - Wannanup
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Falcon - Wannanup lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Falcon-Wannanup's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 10,983. This figure represents a rise of 1,319 people from the 2021 Census count of 9,664, reflecting a growth rate of 13.6%. The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 10,935 in June 2024 and an additional 71 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,145 persons per square kilometer. Falcon-Wannanup's growth rate exceeds the national average of 8.9%, indicating it as one of the region's growth leaders. Interstate migration contributed approximately 54.7% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Projecting forward with current demographic trends, Falcon-Wannanup is expected to grow by an above median rate nationally. By 2041, the area's population is projected to increase by 2,101 persons, marking a total growth of 18.7% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Falcon - Wannanup was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Falcon-Wannanup has seen approximately 95 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 479 homes. As of FY26, 25 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3 new residents have accompanied each home built between FY21 and FY25. This suggests substantial supply lagging behind demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being constructed at an average value of $322,000. In FY26, commercial approvals amounted to $6.6 million, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Falcon-Wannanup shows around 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 83rd percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered.

New developments consist predominantly of standalone homes (97.0%) with a smaller proportion of attached dwellings (3.0%), maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With approximately 123 people per approval, Falcon-Wannanup reflects an evolving area. Population forecasts project an increase of 2,053 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current projections.

Falcon - Wannanup has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region. Key projects are Yalgorup National Park Eco-Tourism Development, Timbers Edge Estate, Southern Beaches Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP), and Dawesville Community Centre (Djilba-Wardarn Bo). The following details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Falcon - Wannanup demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Falcon-Wannanup has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate is 2.4%, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 7.5%. As of June 2025, 4891 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation is lower at 52.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Key industries include health care & social assistance, mining, and construction. Mining employment is particularly high, at 1.8 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services employ only 3.6% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 7.5%, while labour force grew by 7.2%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7% and unemployment rise slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) suggest Falcon-Wannanup's employment could increase by approximately 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Falcon - Wannanup is well above average nationally. The median income is $53,658 and the average income stands at $75,666. In comparison, Greater Perth has a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Falcon - Wannanup would be approximately $61,277 (median) and $86,411 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Falcon - Wannanup all fall between the 19th and 20th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that 26.0% of residents (2,855 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Falcon - Wannanup, with only 83.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 20th percentile nationally.

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

In Falcon - Wannanup, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.1% of dwellings were houses while 6.9% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments and other dwellings. This contrasts with Perth metro's 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Falcon - Wannanup stood at 41.5%, with mortgaged properties making up 36.3% and rented dwellings accounting for 22.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Perth metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $320 compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Falcon - Wannanup's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Falcon - Wannanup has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.9% of all households, including 23.8% couples with children, 36.6% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.1%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Falcon - Wannanup fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area has university qualification rates of 15.1%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (32.3%).

A substantial 24.2% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.8% in primary, 7.2% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education. Falcon Primary School serves the local area with an enrollment of 540 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The area has limited local school capacity (4.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.3), leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis indicates 69 active transport stops operating within Falcon-Wannanup. These comprise a mix of buses serving 6 routes, facilitating 609 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 229 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 87 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Falcon - Wannanup is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Falcon-Wannanup faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 57% of its total population (~6,271 people) has private health cover, compared to 54.9% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.6 and 8.0% of residents respectively. However, 65.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.6% across Greater Perth. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 31.6%, with 3,469 people falling into this age group, compared to 27.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors in Falcon-Wannanup are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Falcon - Wannanup ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Falcon-Wannanup was found to have a below average level of cultural diversity, with 73.9% of its population born in Australia. It also had a high percentage of citizens, at 88.9%, and a majority speaking English only at home, at 95.5%. Christianity was the predominant religion in Falcon-Wannanup, comprising 47.5% of the population.

However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation, with 0.1% of the population identifying as such, compared to none across Greater Perth. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 36.7%, Australian at 26.5%, and Scottish at 8.3%. Notably, Welsh, Dutch, and Maori populations showed higher representation in Falcon-Wannanup than in Greater Perth, with Welsh at 1.2% vs 0.8%, Dutch at 1.8% vs 1.6%, and Maori at 1.1% vs 1.2%.

Falcon - Wannanup hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Falcon-Wannanup has a median age of 49, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 make up 18.1%, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 7.8%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.9% to 10.9%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 15.8% to 14.5% and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.8% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 75 to 84 age group will grow by 81%, reaching 2,175 people from its current figure of 1,200. The combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 86% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.