Hazelmere - Guildford
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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 approximately 7,637 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 2,229 people (41.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,408. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 6,946 in June 2024 and an additional 670 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 451 persons per square kilometer. Hazelmere-Guildford's growth rate since the 2021 Census exceeds both national (8.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a leading growth area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.6% to overall population gains during recent periods.

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 employs growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Projected demographic shifts indicate a significant population increase in top quartile statistical areas nationwide. Hazelmere-Guildford is forecast to expand by 2,390 persons to 2041, an increase of 22.2% over the 17-year period.

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 home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 946 homes. As of FY26, 83 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling accommodates about 2.3 new residents per year between FY21 and FY25. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $273,000.

In FY26, commercial approvals worth $36.6 million have been registered. Compared to Greater Perth, Guildford-Hazelmere records 162.0% more construction activity per person. Recent construction comprises predominantly detached dwellings (99.0%) and a small proportion of townhouses or apartments (1.0%). The area has around 39 people per approval, indicating development is underway. By 2041, Guildford-Hazelmere is projected to grow by 1,699 residents.

Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth.

Hazelmere - Guildford has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 27 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Mills Park Redevelopment (City of Swan), Hazelmere Interchange, METRONET East High Wycombe Housing Development, and Forrestfield / High Wycombe Industrial Area. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Hazelmere - Guildford rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Hazelmere - Guildford has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in June 2025, below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.4%. As of June 2025, 4,059 residents were in work and workforce participation was 69.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 12.3% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 14.8%. There are 1.4 workers for every resident, indicating Hazelmere - Guildford functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.4% while the labour force grew by 4.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, labour force grow by 3.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Hazelmere - Guildford's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

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 ended June 2022 shows Hazelmere - Guildford has high national incomes. The median income is $62,231 and the average is $73,167. In comparison, Greater Perth's median income is $58,380 with an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $71,068 (median) and $83,557 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, Hazelmere - Guildford's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 73rd and 80th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates 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 costs account for 15.0% of income, with residents ranking 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 per the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. In contrast, Perth metro had 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hazelmere - Guildford was at 29.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.4% and rented ones at 16.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's $1,842. Median weekly rent in Hazelmere - Guildford was $390, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Hazelmere - Guildford's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 24.7%, with lone person households at 22.2% and group households comprising 2.5%. 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 at 27.4% for residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 19.7% and the SA4 regional rate of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational skills are prominent with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (28.0%).

Educational participation is high at 26.9%, comprising primary education (9.8%), secondary education (6.8%), and tertiary education (4.4%). Educational institutions include SEDA College WA in Hazelmere, established on 17 January 2005, and Helena River Steiner School - Secondary Campus, founded on 3 February 2009, serving a total of 0 students. Secondary education is dominant with 2 schools, while primary students typically attend neighbouring catchments due to no local Hazelmere-Guildford schools.

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. These are served by four different bus routes that together facilitate 636 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 211 meters.

On average, there are 90 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 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 residents showed relatively positive health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population, although this was higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be very high, at approximately 56% of the total population (around 4,276 people). The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.5% and 7.6% of residents respectively. However, 69.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Perth. The area had a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over, at 14.6% (around 1,114 people), compared to the 12.6% in Greater Perth.

Hazelmere - Guildford was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hazelmere-Guildford has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 12.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hazelmere-Guildford, comprising 43.7% of the population. Buddhism, however, is more prevalent here compared to Greater Perth, making up 1.7% versus the regional average of 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (30.0%), Australian (23.8%), and Other (7.7%), which is lower than the regional average of 13.3%. Notably, New Zealanders comprise 1.4%, Welsh make up 0.9%, and Dutch represent 1.8% of Hazelmere-Guildford's population, all higher than their respective regional averages of 1.0%, 0.5%, and 1.3%.

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

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