Gidgegannup

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

Gidgegannup's population was approximately 3,143 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 325 people (11.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,818 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,132 in June 2024 and an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 10.3 persons per square kilometer. Gidgegannup's growth rate exceeded the national average (8.9%) between 2021 and 2025, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 65.3% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 estimates, 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). Future population trends suggest an increase just below the national median for areas like Gidgegannup. The area is expected to expand by 209 persons to reach a total of approximately 3,457 people by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 6.3% over the 17-year period from 2024 to 2041.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Gidgegannup when compared nationally

Gidgegannup averaged approximately 27 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 139 homes approved. In FY-26, up until now, 8 dwellings have been approved. Each year, on average, 2.3 new residents were gained for each dwelling built during these five years, suggesting strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $332,000. This financial year has seen $834,000 in commercial development approvals, indicating limited commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Gidgegannup has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and falls within the 70th percentile nationally when considering areas assessed.

All new construction consisted of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. With around 187 people per dwelling approval, Gidgegannup exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 198 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Gidgegannup has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence regional performance. AreaSearch identified 11 potential impact projects: EastLink WA, Gidgegannup Town Site, Gidgegannup Showgrounds Upgrade, and Gidgegannup Play Space Public Art are key initiatives, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Gidgegannup rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Gidgegannup has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%. In September 2025, 1,896 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Workforce participation in Gidgegannup was similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents included mining, construction, and health care & social assistance.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing had notably high employment levels at 7.9 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance employed only 9.8% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 14.8%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, labour force increased by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth recorded higher employment growth of 2.9%. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 showed WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, slightly higher than the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gidgegannup's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, although this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data shows Gidgegannup SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $58,003 and an average income of $86,615 in financial year 2022. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. By September 2025, estimates based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth suggest median income will be approximately $66,239 and average income $98,914. The 2021 Census ranks household incomes at the 89th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,449. Income brackets indicate that 28.9% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (908 individuals), similar to regional levels where 32.0% fall within this range. Notably, 39.0% of residents earn over $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power. After housing costs, residents retain 87.2% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 7th decile.

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

In Gidgegannup, as per the latest Census, 98.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.3% comprising semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's figures of 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gidgegannup stood at 38.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.5% and rented ones at 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,842. Median weekly rent in Gidgegannup was $350, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Gidgegannup's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,300 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $350 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 87.0% of all households, including 41.5% that are couples with children, 38.6% that are couples without children, and 6.5% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 13.0%, with lone person households at 12.0% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Gidgegannup aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Gidgegannup trail regional benchmarks, with 21.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 30.5%. Educational participation is high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.0% in secondary education, 8.6% in primary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gidgegannup shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly cohorts, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% (1,989 people), compared to Greater Perth's 54.1% and Australia's national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.4% and 7.4% of residents respectively.

71.2% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Perth's 72.6%. Gidgegannup has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.1% (569 people), compared to Greater Perth's 12.6%. Notably, health outcomes among seniors in Gidgegannup are stronger than the general population.

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

Gidgegannup had a cultural diversity level below average, with 77.3% of its population born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 42.6%. However, Judaism showed notable overrepresentation at 0.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, English (35.8%) and Australian (28.1%) were significantly higher than regional averages of 26.2% and 22.0%, respectively. Scottish ancestry was also notable at 8.3%. Other ethnic groups with significant divergences included Welsh (0.9%), Dutch (2.1%), and Hungarian (0.4%).

Gidgegannup hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

At age 47, Gidgegannup's median age is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 19.1% of the population in Gidgegannup, compared to Greater Perth and the national average of 11.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up only 6.2% of Gidgegannup's population. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 55-64 age group has grown from 17.8% to 19.1%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 10.9% to 12.0%. However, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 19.6% to 16.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Gidgegannup's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 46%, adding 79 residents and reaching a total of 250. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 73% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 45-54 cohorts.