Heathridge - Connolly
Statistical Area - sa2

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 11,705 as of Aug 2025. From the 2021 Census, this reflects an increase of 1,133 people (10.7%), which had a population of 10,572 then. This change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 11,695 in June 2024 and an additional 56 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 1,765 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 10.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both national average (8.6%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Based on current demographic trends, a population increase just below the median statistical areas is expected. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 1,346 persons, an increase of 11.4% over the 17 years.

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

Heathridge - Connolly has recorded approximately 31 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 157 approvals across the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, with an additional four approvals in FY26 so far. On average, around 5.8 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five financial years. This demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically places upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $386,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY26, $2.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Heathridge - Connolly records 11.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 40th percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice that supports interest in existing dwellings. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New building activity comprises 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 422 people per approval, Heathridge - Connolly indicates a mature market. Population forecasts project an increase of 1,336 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Heathridge - Connolly has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include Joondalup Health Campus Stage 2 Expansion, Ramsay Health Care Private Hospital Expansion - Joondalup, Ocean Reef Marina, and Joondalup Performing Arts and Cultural Facility. The following list details those most likely to be 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 notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year, ending June 2025. As of this date, 6,797 residents are employed, with a participation rate of 68.2%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 6.6% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data. Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.2%, labour force by 4.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 3.7% and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-wide, WA experienced a 0.82% employment contraction to Sep-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growing by 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 Heathridge - Connolly's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4%% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Heathridge - Connolly's median income among taxpayers was $57,544 and average income stood at $74,049 in the financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median income is approximately $64,225 and average income is around $82,646 as of March 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Heathridge - Connolly cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals 34.8% of the population (4,073 individuals) fall within the $1,500-$2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.0% in the same category. After housing expenses, 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

The dwelling structure in Heathridge - Connolly, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 90.0% houses and 9.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Heathridge - Connolly was 31.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (48.2%) or rented (20.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,902, lower than Perth metro's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $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 constitute 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 account for 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

Heathridge - Connolly's educational qualifications exceed regional averages but fall short of national benchmarks. 23.3% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent with 41.6% holding such qualifications; advanced diplomas account for 12.0% and certificates for 29.6%.

Educational participation is high at 27.7%, including primary (9.8%), secondary (7.7%), and tertiary education (4.9%). The five schools in Heathridge - Connolly have a combined enrollment of 1,185 students. These schools focus on primary education with ICSEA score of 1022, offering balanced educational opportunities. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.1, below the regional average of 19.7, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Analysis shows 57 active transport stops operating in Heathridge - Connolly area. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 13 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 3033 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 213 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 433 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 53 weekly trips per 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

Healthridge - Connolly demonstrates above-average health outcomes. Both young and old age cohorts have a low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~6,613 people), compared to 59.3% across Greater Perth. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.1 and 7.6% of residents respectively. Seventy-one percent (71%) declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.5% across Greater Perth. The area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,028 people), which is lower than the 20.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Heathridge - Connolly 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

Heathridge-Connolly was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 10.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.2% born overseas. The predominant religion in Heathridge-Connolly is Christianity, comprising 44.6% of the population. Notably, Judaism is similarly represented in Heathridge-Connolly (0.1%) as it is across Greater Perth (0.1%).

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (35.7%), Australian (22.6%), and Irish (8.8%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh is equally represented at 1.1% in Heathridge-Connolly and regionally, South African is slightly underrepresented at 1.4% compared to the regional 1.8%, and New Zealand is similarly represented at 1.0%.

Heathridge - Connolly's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Heathridge - Connolly is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented at 12.5% locally while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 12.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.1% to 5.5%, while the 55-64 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Heathridge - Connolly, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 90% (from 644 to 1,227 people). Residents aged 65 and older will represent 70% of this growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to decrease in population.