Heathridge - Connolly

Heathridge - Connolly is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Heathridge - Connolly's population is around 11,710 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,138 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 10,572. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,695 in June 2024 and an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,766 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Heathridge - Connolly's growth rate of 10.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 8.9% and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 55.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with Heathridge - Connolly expected to grow by 1,346 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers reflecting an increase of 11.4% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Heathridge - Connolly when compared nationally

Heathridge - Connolly recorded approximately 31 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 157 homes. As of FY-26, 17 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.8 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply. New homes are constructed at an average value of $204,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

This financial year, $2.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Heathridge - Connolly records 11.0% less building activity per person and ranks in the 39th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. New building activity comprises 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 422 people per approval, Heathridge - Connolly indicates a mature market.

By 2041, population forecasts estimate an increase of 1,331 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Heathridge - Connolly has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 28 projects that are expected to impact the area significantly. Among these key projects are Heathridge Park Redevelopment (including Community Centre & Library Upgrade), Joondalup Health Campus Development Stage 2, Joondalup Private Hospital Expansion, and Ocean Reef Marina Redevelopment. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Heathridge - Connolly demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Heathridge - Connolly has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the Greater Perth rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%. As of September 2025, 6810 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is 68.2%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Construction employment levels are at 1.5 times the regional average. Professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 6.6% of Heathridge - Connolly's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, labour force by 3.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and a marginal rise in unemployment. State-wide, WA employment contracted by 0.27% between November 2024 and November 2025, losing 5520 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts show growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Heathridge - Connolly's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The Heathridge - Connolly SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $57,544 and an average income of $74,049 in the financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compared to Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $65,715 (median) and $84,564 (average). Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Heathridge - Connolly cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 34.8% of the population (4,075 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.0% in the same category. After housing, 85.0% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Heathridge - Connolly is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Heathridge - Connolly's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.0% houses and 9.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Heathridge - Connolly stood at 31.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.2% and rented ones at 20.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,902, lower than Perth metro's $2,080. The median weekly rent was $380, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Heathridge - Connolly's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Heathridge - Connolly has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.6% of all households, including 33.7% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.4%, with lone person households at 21.5% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

Heathridge - Connolly performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Educational qualifications in Heathridge show that 23.3% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 41.6% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 29.6%. Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.8% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 57 active transport stops operating within Heathridge - Connolly, comprising a mix of train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 13 individual routes, collectively providing 3033 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 213 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 433 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 53 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Heathridge - Connolly is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Heathridge - Connolly shows better-than-average health results, with both younger and older residents having low rates of common health issues. About 56% (~6,616 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Perth's 59.3%.

Mental health problems and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.1% and 7.6% respectively. Around 71.0% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 71.5%. The area has 17.3% (2,029 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 20.1%. Despite this, seniors' health outcomes are strong, mirroring the general population's profile.

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

Heathridge-Connolly was found to have a higher level of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 10.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Heathridge-Connolly, making up 44.6% of the population. Judaism, however, was notably overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.1% of Heathridge-Connolly's population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (35.7%), Australian (22.6%), and Irish (8.8%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh was equally represented at 1.1%, South African was slightly underrepresented at 1.4% compared to the regional figure of 1.8%, and New Zealand was slightly overrepresented at 1.0%.

Heathridge - Connolly's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Heathridge - Connolly is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the 55-64 cohort is over-represented at 12.5% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.1% to 5.5% of the population, while the 55-64 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Heathridge - Connolly. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 90%, reaching 1,227 people from 645. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 70% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.