Hazelmere - Guildford
Statistical Area - sa2

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 7,528 as of Aug 2025. This shows a 39.2% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 5,408 people. The estimated resident population in Jun 2024 was 6,946, with an additional 628 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a density ratio of 444 persons per square kilometer. Hazelmere-Guildford's growth exceeded the national average of 8.6%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.6% of overall population gains recently, although all drivers were positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used. By 2041, the area is projected to expand by 2,390 persons, an increase of 24.0% 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. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY2021 to FY2025, around 946 dwellings were approved. As of FY2026, 45 dwellings have been recorded so far.

On average, about 2.3 people per year move to the area for each new home constructed during these five financial years. This reflects strong demand which supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $436,000. Additionally, $36.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Guildford Hazelmere shows 162.0% higher new home approvals per person.

This offers buyers greater choice, although development activity has moderated recently. The area's recent construction comprises 99.0% detached dwellings and 1.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its traditional low density character focused on family homes. With around 39 people per approval, Guildford Hazelmere reflects a developing area. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain approximately 1,808 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Hazelmere Interchange, METRONET East High Wycombe Housing Development, Forrestfield / High Wycombe Industrial Area, and Great Eastern Highway Bypass Interchanges Project. 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 well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in June 2025, below Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.4%. As of June 2025, 4,059 residents were employed, with a participation rate of 69.9%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for local employment include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has a high concentration of jobs, at 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%. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.4 workers per resident. In the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.4%, labour force grew by 4.1%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 3.7% and unemployment rose slightly. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 2022 shows median assessed income in Hazelmere - Guildford is $62,231. Average income stands at $73,167. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. As of March 2025, estimated median income is approximately $69,456, and average income is $81,662, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Hazelmere - Guildford's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 73rd and 80th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 33.8% of locals (2,544 people) earn $1,500 to $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, and residents rank within 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Perth metro had 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hazelmere-Guildford was 29.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.4% and rented ones at 16.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, above Perth metro's average of $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 constitute 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 account for 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, 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% among residents aged 15+, surpassing 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%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.6% and certificates for 28.0%.

Educational participation is high, at 26.9%, including primary education (9.8%), secondary education (6.8%), and tertiary education (4.4%). Educational institutions include SEDA College WA in Hazelmere and Helena River Steiner School - Secondary Campus, serving 0 students collectively. Secondary education dominates with two schools present, while primary students typically attend schools in neighboring areas due to the lack of local schools. Residents must travel for educational services as no schools are located within Hazelmere-Guildford. Note: refer to parent campus for school enrolments marked 'n/a'.

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 different routes that together facilitate 636 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 211 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 90 daily trips and approximately 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

Health data shows Hazelmere - Guildford residents have a relatively positive health profile.

The prevalence of common health conditions among the general population is low but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 56% (~4,215 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is very high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.5 and 7.6% of residents respectively. 69.8% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Perth. As of 14th March 2021, 14.6% (1,098 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, which is higher than the 12.6% in Greater Perth. This demographic requires more attention than the broader population.

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 areas, with 12.5% of its residents 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 its population. Notably, Buddhism is more prevalent in Hazelmere-Guildford at 1.7%, compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (30.0%), Australian (23.8%), and Other (7.7%), which is lower than the regional average of 13.3%. Additionally, there are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: New Zealanders are overrepresented at 1.4% compared to the regional average of 1.0%, Welsh at 0.9% versus 0.5%, and Dutch at 1.8% against a regional average of 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 comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 0-4 age group comprises 7.4%, higher than Greater Perth, while the 15-24 cohort is less prevalent at 10.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group grew from 9.2% to 10.4%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.1% to 5.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 12.4% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hazelmere-Guildford's age structure. The 45-54 group is expected to grow by 37%, adding 345 people and reaching 1,289 from 943. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort is projected to grow by a modest 0%, adding just 1 person.