Halls Head - Erskine

Population growth drivers in Halls Head - Erskine are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Halls Head - Erskine's population is around 22,198 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,293 people (11.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,905 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,086 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 69 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,557 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Halls Head - Erskine's 11.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 48.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including overseas migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above-median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the area expected to expand by 3,947 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 17.3% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Halls Head - Erskine among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Halls Head - Erskine has seen around 104 new homes approved annually, totalling 524 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 37 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 4.2 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new homes are being built at an average value of $303,000. Additionally, $4.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Relative to Greater Perth, Halls Head - Erskine records markedly lower building activity (58.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New building activity consists of 79.0% detached houses and 21.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 360 people per dwelling approval, Halls Head - Erskine shows a developed market.

Future projections show Halls Head - Erskine adding 3,835 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping a reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Halls Head - Erskine has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 20 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Seaside Estate, Madora Bay - Stage 11 & 12, Waardong Court Multiple Dwellings, Southern Beaches Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP), and Nerimba Estate Halls Head, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market strength in Halls Head - Erskine positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Halls Head - Erskine possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.0%, and 10.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 10,384 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (55.7% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 8.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, mining, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in mining, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 4.1% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 10.2% and the labour force increased by 10.2%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.3%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Halls Head - Erskine. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Halls Head - Erskine's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The Halls Head - Erskine SA2's income level is among the highest in Australia according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Halls Head - Erskine SA2's median income among taxpayers is $58,256 and the average income stands at $80,070, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $63,860 (median) and $87,773 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Halls Head - Erskine all fall between the 21st and 26th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 26.0% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,771 residents), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.0% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 26th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Halls Head - Erskine, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 86.3% houses and 13.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Halls Head - Erskine was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 41.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (37.9%) or rented (20.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Perth metro average at $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Halls Head - Erskine's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Halls Head - Erskine has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 72.4% of all households, comprising 25.5% couples with children, 35.6% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Halls Head - Erskine fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (16.3%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (30.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.9% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 107 active transport stops operating within Halls Head - Erskine comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 5 individual routes, collectively providing 813 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 226 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 85%, with 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 8.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 116 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

The level of general health in Halls Head - Erskine is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Halls Head - Erskine demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population and closer to the national average across older, at-risk cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (13,207 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.0% and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 64.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 33.2% of residents aged 65 and over (7,363 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Halls Head - Erskine records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Halls Head - Erskine is above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 6.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.6% born overseas. The main religion in Halls Head - Erskine is Christianity, which makes up 49.6% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% 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 Halls Head - Erskine are English, comprising 37.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 25.0% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is overrepresented at 1.0% of Halls Head - Erskine (vs 0.7% regionally), South Australian at 1.0% (vs 1.0%) and Maori at 1.0% (vs 0.9%).

Halls Head - Erskine hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Halls Head - Erskine's median age of 50 years stands significantly above Greater Perth's 37 as well as well above the 38-year national average. Relative to Greater Perth, Halls Head - Erskine has a higher concentration of 75 - 84 residents (13.3%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (7.5%). This 75 - 84 concentration is well above the national 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 10.2% to 13.3% of the population, while the 85+ cohort increased from 2.9% to 4.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.3% to 10.9% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 11.3% to 9.9%. By 2041, Halls Head - Erskine is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 54% (1,580 people), reaching 4,528 from 2,947. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 85% of anticipated growth. Conversely, both 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups will see reduced numbers.