Falcon - Wannanup

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Falcon - Wannanup's population is around 10,985 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,321 people (13.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,664 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,935 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 71 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,145 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Falcon - Wannanup's 13.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 54.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including overseas migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

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). Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth compared to national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,101 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 18.7% in total over the 17 years.

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 around 95 new homes approved each year, totalling 479 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 52 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 3 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new homes are being built at an average value of $322,000. There have also been $6.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus.

When measured against Greater Perth, Falcon - Wannanup shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks in the 83rd percentile of areas assessed nationally. New development consists of 97.0% standalone homes and 3.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 123 people per approval, Falcon - Wannanup reflects a developing area.

Population forecasts indicate Falcon - Wannanup will gain 2,051 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Falcon - Wannanup has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 2ndth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 1 single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Yalgorup National Park Eco-Tourism Development, Timbers Edge Estate, the Southern Beaches Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP), and the Dawesville Community Centre (Djilba-Wardarn Bo), with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market in Falcon - Wannanup shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Falcon - Wannanup possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.7%, and 10.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 5,097 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.4% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (55.6% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, mining, and construction. The area has particular employment specialization in mining, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 3.6% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 10.1% while the labour force increased by 10.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. This compares to Greater Perth, where employment grew by 2.3%, the labour force expanded 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 Falcon - Wannanup. 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 Falcon - Wannanup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Falcon - Wannanup SA2 is well above average nationally, with the median assessed at $56,936 while the average income stands at $78,255. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $62,413 (median) and $85,783 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Falcon - Wannanup all fall between the 18th and 19th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 26.0% of residents (2,856 people), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 19th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Falcon - Wannanup, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 93.1% houses and 6.9% 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 Falcon - Wannanup was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 41.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (36.3%) or rented (22.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Perth metro average at $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Falcon - Wannanup's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 71.9% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (15.1%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 11.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (32.3%).

A substantial 24.2% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 69 active transport stops operating within Falcon - Wannanup, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 6 individual routes, collectively providing 609 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 229 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 85%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A relatively low 9.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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

Falcon - Wannanup'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 Falcon - Wannanup, 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 (~6,371 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.6 and 8.0% of residents, respectively, while 65.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 32.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,616 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 73.9% of its population born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Falcon - Wannanup is Christianity, which makes up 47.5% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Falcon - Wannanup are English, comprising 36.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 26.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 21.2%, and Scottish, comprising 8.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.2% of Falcon - Wannanup (vs 0.7% regionally), Maori at 1.1% (vs 0.9%) and Dutch at 1.8% (vs 1.5%).

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

With a median age of 49, Falcon - Wannanup is materially older than the Greater Perth figure of 37 and also well above the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 65 - 74 year-olds are particularly prominent (18.6%), while the 25 - 34 group is comparatively smaller (7.5%) than in Greater Perth. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national 9.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.9% to 11.6% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 17.3% to 18.6%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 15.8% to 14.2% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.8% to 11.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Falcon - Wannanup's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 71% (900 people), reaching 2,175 from 1,274. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 83% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.