Gelorup - Stratham

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

Gelorup - Stratham's population, as of Nov 2025, is approximately 3,209. This figure represents an increase of 167 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,042. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 3,204 in June 2024 and an additional 30 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 49 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 49.2% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, AreaSearch employs ABS Greater Capital Region growth rates by age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future trends suggest a population increase just below the median for non-metropolitan areas, with an expected growth of 394 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 12.1% over 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Gelorup - Stratham according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Gelorup - Stratham has averaged approximately 13 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 68 homes. As of FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2 new residents arrive per year for each new home built between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand. The average construction cost for new properties is $278,000.

In FY26, $125,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the rest of WA, Gelorup - Stratham has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 55th percentile nationally among assessed areas. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers, with around 292 people per approval.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Gelorup - Stratham is projected to gain 388 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Gelorup - Stratham has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 such projects that are likely to impact the area in question. Notable among these are The Acreage Estate Dalyellup, Bethanie Dalyellup Aged Care Facility, ALDI Dalyellup Supermarket, and Dalyellup Beach Estate.

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Employment conditions in Gelorup - Stratham rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Gelorup-Stratham has a skilled workforce with notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 1.0% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.2%. In September 2025, 1,929 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, below Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation was 65.3% compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction employment levels are particularly high at 1.5 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 3.1% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.2%, labour force grew by 5.6%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of WA where employment rose by 1.4%, labour force grew by 1.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Gelorup-Stratham. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Gelorup-Stratham's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Gelorup - Stratham SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,342 and an average of $69,298. This was above the national average. Rest of WA had a median income of $57,323 and an average of $71,163 during this period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Gelorup - Stratham SA2 would be approximately $62,059 (median) and $79,138 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank exceptionally at the 85th percentile ($2,342 weekly). The earnings profile shows that 32.0% of residents (1,026 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 31.1% similarly occupy this range. The area demonstrates considerable affluence with 34.9% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 89.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Gelorup - Stratham, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses (100.0%) with no other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This is higher than Non-Metro WA's house proportion of 88.1%, which had 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gelorup - Stratham stood at 48.6%, with mortgaged properties at 45.3% and rented ones at 6.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,080, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,616. The median weekly rent in the area was recorded as $400, compared to Non-Metro WA's figure of $375. Nationally, Gelorup - Stratham's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,080 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $400 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 86.6% of all households, including 43.1% couples with children, 36.1% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.4%, with lone person households at 11.9% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Gelorup - Stratham shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational qualifications in Gelorup show that 23.0% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 42.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 31.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.4% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.2% in secondary education, 10.3% in primary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gelorup-Stratham has two active public transport stops offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by one route in total, facilitating 11 weekly passenger trips combined. Residents' access to transport is limited, with an average distance of 1701 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages one trip per day across all routes, translating to roughly five weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Gelorup - Stratham is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Gelorup-Stratham shows above-average health outcomes with both younger and older residents having low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 54% (~1,745 people) have private health cover, which is very high. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.6%) and asthma (7.3%). 70.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.4% in the rest of WA. 18.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (603 people), higher than the 17.6% in the rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming general population metrics.

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

Gelorup-Stratham showed lower cultural diversity, with 80.7% born in Australia, 92.2% being citizens, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 50.7%, compared to 45.9% regionally. Top ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (29.1%), and Scottish (8.7%).

Notably, Dutch representation was higher at 2.7% (vs regional 1.6%), South African at 1.8% (vs 0.8%), and New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.8%).

Gelorup - Stratham hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Gelorup - Stratham's median age is 45 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of WA average of 40 years, and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 15-24 years are particularly prominent, making up 14.8% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years make up a smaller proportion at 7.1%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of individuals aged 15-24 years has increased from 12.9% to 14.8%, while the percentage of those aged 75-84 years has risen from 3.5% to 4.9%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals aged 55-64 years has declined from 16.8% to 14.1%, and the percentage of those aged 45-54 years has dropped from 17.1% to 16.1%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Gelorup - Stratham, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to grow by 57%, adding 130 residents to reach a total of 359. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 65-74 age cohorts.