Gelorup - Stratham
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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 is around 3,212 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 170 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,042. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,204 in Jun 2024 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 49 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 49.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of national non-metropolitan areas, with the area expected to grow by 394 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 12.0% over the 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 each year over the past five financial years, totalling 68 homes. As of FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2 new residents arrive per new home annually between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balance between supply and demand, with stable market dynamics. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $472,000.

In FY26, $125,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of WA, Gelorup - Stratham has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 56th percentile nationally. Recent development has comprised entirely detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers, with approximately 292 people per approval.

Population forecasts indicate Gelorup - Stratham will gain 385 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Dalyellup Village, The Acreage Estate Dalyellup, Bethanie Dalyellup Aged Care Facility, and ALDI Dalyellup Supermarket. Below is a list of 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. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 5.6%.

There are 1,921 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% below Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%. Workforce participation 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. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 3.1% compared to 9.3% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.6%, labour force grew by 5.4%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment rise by 1.1%, labour force grow by 0.5%, and unemployment fall by 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase 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 this is a simplified extrapolation 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 shows Gelorup - Stratham had a median income of $54,342 and an average of $69,298 among taxpayers. This was above the national average, with Rest of WA having a median of $57,323 and an average of $71,163. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $62,059 (median) and $79,138 (average). Census data indicates household incomes rank at the 85th percentile ($2,342 weekly). The earnings profile shows that 32.0% of residents (1,027 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 31.1% occupy this range. A significant portion, 34.9%, earn 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, was entirely composed of houses (100.0%) with no other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This is in contrast to Non-Metro WA's mix of 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gelorup - Stratham stood at 48.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 45.3% and rented dwellings accounting for 6.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,080, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,616. Weekly rent in Gelorup - Stratham was recorded at $400, compared to Non-Metro WA's $300. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Gelorup - Stratham were significantly higher at $2,080 than 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 13.4%, with lone person households at 11.9% and group households making up 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 trail Australian benchmarks, with 23.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 10.7% and certificates make up 31.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.2% in secondary education, 10.3% in primary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education. Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School serves Gelorup-Stratham, enrolling 659 students as of a recent report. The area shows socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA score: 1111). All schools offer integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs in the area (20.5 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 17.1), suggesting it 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 operational public transport stops offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by one route in total, facilitating eleven weekly passenger trips combined. Residents' access to transportation is deemed limited, with an average distance of 1701 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency stands at 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 low prevalence of common health conditions among both young and old age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 54% of the total population (~1,747 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.6 and 7.3% of residents respectively, while 70.3% report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 66.4% across Rest of WA. As of 2019-2020, the area has 18.8% of residents aged 65 and over (603 people), which is higher than the 17.6% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming 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 was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 80.7% of its population born in Australia, 92.2% being citizens, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 50.7% of people, compared to 45.9% across Rest of WA. 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%, compared to the regional average of 0.8%. Dutch ethnicity was also higher than the regional average, at 2.7% versus 1.6%. New Zealand ethnicity showed a slight divergence with 0.9% in Gelorup-Stratham versus 0.8% regionally.

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 those aged 25-34 make up a smaller proportion at 7.1%. Between 2021 and now, the percentage of the population aged 15-24 has increased from 12.9% to 14.8%, while the percentage of those aged 75-84 has grown from 3.5% to 4.9%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 55-64 has declined from 16.8% to 14.1%, and the percentage of those aged 45-54 has dropped from 17.1% to 16.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Gelorup - Stratham, with the 25-34 cohort projected to grow by 57%, adding 130 residents to reach a total of 359. In contrast, population declines are projected for those aged 15-24 and 65-74.