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Glen Forrest - Darlington has an estimated 7,838 residents, up 8.5% since the 2021 Census, with 43 projects tracked in the area around Glen Forrest - Darlington.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Glen Forrest - Darlington Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 22 kilometres east-northeast from Perth CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 7,838 as of Aug 2026, an estimated increase of 615 people (8.5%) since the 2021 Census count of 7,223 people. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 7,828 as of June 2025 and 21 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. The community combines high taxpayer income, strong educational qualifications, a notable education employment base, elevated mining employment and substantial outright home ownership.
The area has an older age profile, with a median age of 45, and its population includes many family households and couples without children. It is described as affluent and exceptionally well educated, while showing limited population expansion. Glen Forrest - Darlington is known for its hills, forests, wildflowers, outdoor recreation, community events, educational facilities and local services, balancing natural surroundings with modern amenities. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Glen Forrest - Darlington Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 22 kilometres east-northeast from Perth CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 7,838 as of Aug 2026, an estimated increase of 615 people (8.5%) since the 2021 Census count of 7,223 people. This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 7,828 as of June 2025 and 21 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. The community combines high taxpayer income, strong educational qualifications, a notable education employment base, elevated mining employment and substantial outright home ownership.
The area has an older age profile, with a median age of 45, and its population includes many family households and couples without children. It is described as affluent and exceptionally well educated, while showing limited population expansion. Glen Forrest - Darlington is known for its hills, forests, wildflowers, outdoor recreation, community events, educational facilities and local services, balancing natural surroundings with modern amenities. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 7,323 in 2001 and 7,828 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 7,838 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 55 to 64, 14.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 29.8%.
Glen Forrest - Darlington ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 92nd for health.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
AreaSearch tracks 43 projects in and around Glen Forrest - Darlington, 11 of them under construction.
The Vines Swan View is a boutique house and land estate by LWP Property Group, delivering about 120 residential lots on an elevated site off Marlborough Road in Swan View with views across the Swan Valley and Perth Hills. Civil works and home construction are underway, with lots being released and built out progressively through to around 2026.
Swan View Rise is a DevelopmentWA residential subdivision planned to deliver around 150 new house-and-land lots in the established suburb of Swan View, just off Talbot Road.
Altrove Swan View is a completed master planned residential estate by Satterley in the Perth Hills, delivering around 400 house and land lots with local parks, walking trails and convenient access to the Swan View town centre and nearby services.
Bloom Maida Vale is a boutique land estate nestled in an established suburb growing in popularity with a new generation. It offers opportunities to build new homes embracing natural beauty with large retained trees and the historic charm of life in the foothills.
Bushmead is Perth's newest suburb and a masterplanned residential community set amongst 185 hectares of retained native bushland, located approximately 16km north-east of the Perth CBD within the City of Swan.
The Hales is a fully sold-out residential estate nestled in the heart of Forrestfield, 15km east of the Perth CBD. The 28-hectare estate delivered 418 homesites designed around existing native Marri and Jarrah trees and Crumpet Creek. Features include landscaped parks, two playgrounds, a fenced dog park, and generous public open space strips.
A masterplanned residential estate of 794 lots set amongst 185 hectares of retained native bushland on the former Bushmead Rifle Range site, 16km from Perth CBD.
A 10.64-hectare station precinct within the broader 61-hectare High Wycombe Project Area, located immediately east of the new High Wycombe Train Station along Sultana Road West.
Major reconfiguration of the Midland health precinct with two coordinated works streams. A new five-storey, 123-bed standalone private hospital is under construction on Watertank Way in the historic Midland Workshops precinct, around 300 metres from the existing co-located campus, with eight operating theatres, a critical care unit, day surgery and a…
Industrial redevelopment precinct primarily facilitating the development of logistics and transport-based industries. Administered via a Development Contribution Plan (DCP) by the City of Kalamunda, with infrastructure upgrades including new road connections and services.
Development of the former Bushmead Rifle Range site into a diverse residential community that celebrates the site's heritage and is sensitive to its surrounding bushland and semi-rural setting. The 24-hectare site, located 16km from the Perth CBD, will deliver a range of housing choices with public open spaces and environmental management strategies.
$9.5 million infrastructure upgrade completed in 2022. Specialist hospital providing palliative care, day surgery and endoscopic procedures. Part of Armadale Kalamunda Group within East Metropolitan Health Service.
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Estimated completion year of the 22 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 5, 2027 5, 2028 6, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 1, 2034 0, 2035 1. 2 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 3 substantial development applications lodged in and around Glen Forrest - Darlington over the period covered (about 2.2 years), none in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Status of the 3 tracked applications: 3 approved, 0 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 3 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.2 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 0 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 0.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 9th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 7 | ABS building approvals | 14th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 3 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.2 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 include: The Vines Swan View (Construction); Swan View Rise (Planning); Altrove Swan View (Completed); Midland Gate Shopping Centre Redevelopment (Completed); and City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Retail, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 3rd percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Glen Forrest - Darlington compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 area has seen 16 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2's current population of 7,838 has been supported by 7 approvals on average over recent years.
The Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 has seen 0.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 970 people in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 7, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 has grown by approximately 422 people, while 33 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 12.8 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Glen Forrest - Darlington is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,838 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +8.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Population density | 138 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 30th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 7,223 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 615 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 56.66 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 was estimated to be approximately 7,838 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 7,828 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The glen forrest - darlington sa2 has added approximately 615 people and shown a 8.51% increase from the 7,223 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is estimated at 138 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.5% per annum.
Population growth in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (75.3%), Natural increase (24.7%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 75.3% of overall population gains.
Glen Forrest - Darlington hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 78th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 18.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 18.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 47.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 45 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 6.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 8.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 at 45 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 45 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 45 years as at August 2026, Glen Forrest - Darlington is 8 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 7 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 55 - 64 group, making up 14.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 6.9% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age groups are 75-84 year-olds (8.3% vs 5.5%) and 65-74 year-olds (12.0% vs 8.5%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (6.9% vs 15.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 18.2% of the population in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 22.5% of the population in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 85% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $68,209 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 80th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $95,705 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,286 | 2021 Census, weekly | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $915 | 2021 Census, weekly | 69th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 36.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,638 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 16.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is approximately $73,011. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $68,209.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is approximately $102,443. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $95,705.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is approximately $73,011 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $68,209 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is approximately $102,443 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $95,705 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2's households (~29.8% / 757 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 29.8% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is $2,286/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is $2,638/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is $915/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $68,209 with the average level standing at $95,705. This is extremely high nationally and compares to levels of $64,047 and $84,609 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $73,011 (median) and $102,443 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is $8,765 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The glen forrest - darlington sa2's disposable income is $8,765 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Glen Forrest - Darlington performing better than 98% of local markets assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 72.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,554 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 6,085 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,623 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 has approximately 4,554 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.5%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 stands at 1.5%, which is 2.7 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are education & training (13.8% of employment), health care & social assistance (13.6%), and professional & technical (9.5%). Other significant employers include public administration & safety and mining.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is 72.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The glen forrest - darlington sa2 shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 13.8% of the local workforce compared to 9.2% across Greater Perth. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The glen forrest - darlington sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational achievement in Glen Forrest - Darlington places it within the top 9% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 24.3% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 8.3% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 37.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 21.0% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 13.0% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 28.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.9% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.1% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
37.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
28.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The glen forrest - darlington sa2 ranks in the 91th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (24.3%), Certificate (21.0%), Advanced Diploma (13.0%).
29.5% of the population in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.1% in primary school, 9.1% in secondary school, 4.9% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is 1088, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 5 schools within the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,508 students.
The glen forrest - darlington sa2 includes 3 primary schools, 2 combined schools.
Glen Forrest - Darlington features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.7 people | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 17.0% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 39.4% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 32.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.6% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,540 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,756 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 81.6% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 had 2,540 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 8.5% to an estimated 2,756 households today.
The average household size in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is 2.7 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 81.6% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (17.0%), group households (1.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,073 family households, couples with children account for 39.4% of all households, couples without children at home 32.6%, and single parent families 8.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 81.6% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 17.0% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 58.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 27.3% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 17.0% of all households in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.6% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
In terms of cultural diversity, Glen Forrest - Darlington records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 28.2% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 5.6% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 94.4% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 90.9% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 71.8% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
Glen Forrest - Darlington was found to be roughly in line with the national average in terms of cultural diversity, with 71.8% of its population born in Australia, 90.9% being citizens, and 94.4% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Glen Forrest - Darlington, at 39.0% of people, although more residents (58.2%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.4% 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 Glen Forrest - Darlington are English, comprising 35.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 25.6% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Glen Forrest - Darlington (vs 0.7% across Greater Perth), Dutch at 2.5% (vs 1.5%) and Polish at 1.1% (vs 0.7%).
28.2% of the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
5.6% of the population in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.7% of the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
90.9% of the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Glen Forrest - Darlington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 6.2% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 42.4% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 98.7% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,015 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 67th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 51.3% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 17.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 19th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 20.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 16th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
In the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2, 42.4% of homes are owned outright, 51.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 6.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 98.7% of dwellings in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 are houses.
In the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2, 0.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 0.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 stands at 42.4%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is $2,015, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is $1,141, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 20.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 17.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 20.3% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 17.5% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 consists of 98.7% detached houses, 0.9% semi-detached dwellings, 0.2% apartments, and 0.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Glen Forrest - Darlington consumes approximately 11.5% of median household income ($9,898 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Glen Forrest - Darlington show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 1% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 99% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
Glen Forrest - Darlington's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 65.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 87th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 70.1% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.4% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 77.9% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
Around 65.7% of people in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2, 3.4% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
6.5% of people in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.0% of the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.4% of people in the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2, 65.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 37 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 37th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 84 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 65th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 395 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 22nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 93 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 4 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.1 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 14.5% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 84 public transport stops within the Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2.
The Glen Forrest - Darlington SA2 has 395 weekly trips across 4 routes, averaging 56 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 450 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 825 m away and the nearest child care centre 1.2 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 84 stops nearby, 395 weekly trips, access rating 37 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 12 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 12th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 825 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 4.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 5.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 6.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 8.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Glen Forrest - Darlington compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Glen Forrest - Darlington has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 3rd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Glen Forrest - Darlington is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Glen Forrest - Darlington hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 85% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Glen Forrest - Darlington performing better than 98% of local markets assessed across Australia.
Educational achievement in Glen Forrest - Darlington places it within the top 9% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
Glen Forrest - Darlington features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
In terms of cultural diversity, Glen Forrest - Darlington records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Glen Forrest - Darlington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Glen Forrest - Darlington's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Glen Forrest - Darlington has an estimated 7,838 residents, up 8.5% since the 2021 Census, with 43 projects tracked in the area around Glen Forrest - Darlington.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Glen Forrest - Darlington.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (504021050). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Glen Forrest - Darlington from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Glen Forrest - Darlington with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
