Gelorup - Stratham
Statistical Area - sa2

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 per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 3,212 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 170 individuals, a rise of 5.6%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,042. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,204 in June 2024 and the addition of 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 49 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per person. The primary driver for this area's population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 49.2% of overall population gains in recent periods.

However, all factors including natural growth and interstate migration were positive contributors. 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). Future population trends suggest a non-metropolitan median increase. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 394 persons, representing a total gain of 12.0% over the 17-year period, based on the latest population numbers.

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. Development approval data is compiled by the ABS on a financial year basis, totaling 67 approvals over the past five years from FY20 to FY25, with 3 approvals recorded so far in FY26. On average, 2.0 new residents per year per dwelling have been constructed between FY20 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes is $472,000.

This financial year has seen $125,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential focus. Compared to Rest of WA, Gelorup - Stratham has roughly three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 56th percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low density character and appealing to space-seeking buyers with an average population density of around 292 people per approval.

Population forecasts project a gain of 385 residents for Gelorup - Stratham by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current projections.

Gelorup - Stratham has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely influencing the region. Notable ones are Dalyellup Village, The Acreage Estate Dalyellup, Bethanie Dalyellup Aged Care Facility, and ALDI Dalyellup Supermarket. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 an unemployment rate of 1.3% as of June 2025. The construction sector is particularly prominent with employment growth estimated at 5.6% over the past year.

As of this date, 1,921 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 1.9%, lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%. Workforce participation in Gelorup-Stratham is high at 65.3%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Notably, construction employment levels are 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with only 3.1% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data shows that during the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.6%, labour force grew by 5.4%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of WA where employment rose by 1.1%, labour force grew by 0.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gelorup-Stratham's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 indicates Gelorup - Stratham's median income among taxpayers is $54,342 with an average of $69,298. This is higher than the national average and compares to Rest of WA's median of $57,323 and average of $71,163. As of March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,651 (median) and $77,343 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 85th percentile with a weekly income of $2,342. The earnings profile indicates that 32.0% of residents (1,027 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 31.1% occupy this range. The area exhibits 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 their 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 with no other dwellings recorded. This is unlike Non-Metro WA where 88.1% of dwellings are houses and 11.8% are other types such as apartments or semi-detached homes. Home ownership in Gelorup - Stratham stood at 48.6%, significantly higher than the Non-Metro WA average, with mortgaged dwellings making up 45.3% and rented dwellings 6.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,080, notably higher than the Non-Metro WA average of $1,616. Weekly rent in Gelorup - Stratham was recorded at $400, compared to $300 in Non-Metro WA. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,080 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375 by $25.

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

Family households constitute 86.6% of all households, consisting of 43.1% couples with children, 36.1% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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, which is 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-Stratham show that 23.0% of residents aged 15 and over hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 42.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 31.6%. Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes secondary education (12.2%), primary education (10.3%), and tertiary education (2.6%). Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School serves Gelorup-Stratham, enrolling 659 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1111. All schools offer integrated K-12 education for academic continuity. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 20.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.1, indicating Gelorup-Stratham serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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. These are mixed-use bus stops. There is one route serving these stops, offering a total of 11 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility in the area is limited, with residents typically living 1701 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there's one trip per day across all routes, which equates to about 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes with both young and old age cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 54% of the total population (around 1,747 people). The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.6 and 7.3% of residents respectively, while 70.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 66.4% across Rest of WA. As of the latest data (2019), 18.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (around 603 people), which is higher than the 17.6% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors in Gelorup-Stratham are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health 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 had low cultural diversity, with 80.7% of its population born in Australia and 94.9% speaking English only at home. It had a high citizen percentage of 92.2%. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 50.7%, compared to 45.9% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (29.1%), and Scottish (8.7%). Notably, South African ethnicity was overrepresented at 1.8% (vs 0.8% regionally), Dutch at 2.7% (vs 1.6%), and New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.8%).

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

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