Hazelmere - Guildford

Hazelmere - Guildford lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Hazelmere-Guildford's population is 7,637 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 2,229 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,408. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 6,946 in June 2024 and additional validated addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 451 persons per square kilometer. Hazelmere-Guildford's growth rate of 41.2% since the 2021 Census exceeds national (8.9%) and state averages, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration drove this growth, contributing approximately 64.6%.

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 post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises ABS growth rates by age cohort from its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Projected demographic shifts indicate significant population increases, with Hazelmere-Guildford expected to expand by 2,390 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 22.2% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Hazelmere - Guildford was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Guildford Hazelmere has seen approximately 189 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 946 homes. As of FY-26109 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling accommodates around 2.3 new residents per year, indicating healthy demand for housing in the area. The average construction cost value of these new homes is approximately $273,000.

In terms of commercial activity, $36.6 million in approvals have been registered this financial year. Compared to Greater Perth, Hazelmere Guildford records 162% more construction activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction primarily comprises detached dwellings (99%), with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 1%. With around 39 people per approval, Hazelmere Guildford reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 1,699 residents by 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Hazelmere - Guildford has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified 27 infrastructure projects that could impact the area. Key projects include Hazelmere Interchange, Forrestfield / High Wycombe Industrial Area, METRONET East High Wycombe Housing Development, and METRONET East High Wycombe Precinct Social Housing Component. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Hazelmere - Guildford ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Hazelmere-Guildford has a skilled workforce with strong manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.2%.

As of September 2025, 4,216 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 69.9%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area specializes particularly in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 12.3% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 14.8%. There are 1.4 workers per resident, indicating Hazelmere-Guildford functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between August 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.2% while the labour force grew by 2.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Statewide, WA employment contracted by 0.27% between November 2024 and November 2025, losing 5,520 jobs, while the state unemployment rate stood at 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hazelmere-Guildford's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows Hazelmere - Guildford SA2 has a high national median income of $62,231 and an average income of $73,167. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% between financial year ending June 2022 and September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $71,068 (median) and $83,557 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Hazelmere - Guildford's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 72nd and 80th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 33.8% of locals (2,581 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to metropolitan Perth's 32.0%. Notably, 30.4% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 15.0% of income, with strong earnings ranking residents in the 74th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Hazelmere - Guildford's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's composition of 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hazelmere - Guildford stood at 29.1%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (54.4%) or rented (16.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,842. The median weekly rent figure for Hazelmere - Guildford was recorded at $390, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Hazelmere - Guildford's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Hazelmere - Guildford has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 75.3% of all households, including 34.5% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.7%, consisting of 22.2% lone person households and 2.5% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 27.4% among residents aged 15+, which exceeds the SA3 area average of 19.7% and the SA4 regional rate of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas account for 10.6% and certificates for 28.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hazelmere-Guildford has 97 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four distinct routes that collectively facilitate 636 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents residing an average of 211 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 90 trips per day, resulting in roughly six weekly trips per individual stop.

Hazelmere - Guildford's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Hazelmere - Guildford's health data shows relatively positive outcomes for its residents.

The prevalence of common health conditions among the general population is quite low but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 56% (~4,276 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is very high. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.5 and 7.6% of residents respectively. 69.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Perth. The area has 14.6% (1,114 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is higher than the 12.6% in Greater Perth.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hazelmere - Guildford was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hazelmere-Guildford, found in the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 12.5% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 43.7%. Buddhism stood out as overrepresented at 1.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 2.7%.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (30.0%), Australian (23.8%), and Other (7.7%), lower than the regional average of 13.3%. Notably, New Zealand (1.4%) Welsh (0.9%), and Dutch (1.8%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0%, 0.5%, and 1.3% respectively.

Hazelmere - Guildford's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Hazelmere-Guildford is 37 years, matching Greater Perth's figure and remaining comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 0-4 age group constitutes 7.4%, higher than Greater Perth, while the 15-24 cohort stands at 10.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has risen from 9.2% to 10.4%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.1% to 5.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 12.4% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hazelmere-Guildford's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 group is projected to grow by 35%, adding 332 people and reaching 1,289 from 956. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is expected to decrease by 11 residents.