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

According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Heathridge - Connolly is approximately 11,878 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,306 people (12.4%) from the 2021 Census, when the recorded population stood at 10,572 people. This shift is estimated using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,852 as of June 2025 alongside an extra 59 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With these numbers, the area has a density ratio of 1,791 persons per square kilometer, a level that exceeds the average of national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The growth of 12.4% since the 2021 census surpassed both the national average (9.3%) and the broader SA3 area, positioning it as a regional growth leader. The expansion of the local population was mainly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 69.8% of the total population gains in recent times.

AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to calculate growth across all areas for the period after 2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates sorted by age cohort from the latest Greater Capital Region projections published by the ABS in 2023, which are based on 2022 data. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, the population is projected to expand at a rate slightly below the national median for statistical areas. The community is anticipated to grow by 1,228 persons by 2041 when measured against the most recent annual ERP figures, representing a total increase of 10.1% over the 16 years.

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

Heathridge - Connolly has seen an average of approximately 31 new dwelling approvals annually, with 157 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 35 approved so far in FY-26. Because an average of 6.2 people per year have relocated to the community for each home constructed over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, even as new dwellings are built at an average value of $204,000—which is lower than the regional average—offering more budget-friendly options for purchasers. Additionally, there have been $2.0 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, indicating that the local development landscape remains overwhelmingly residential.

When compared to Greater Perth, the volume of building activity per capita in Heathridge - Connolly is 11.0% lower, placing the suburb in the 38th percentile of locations evaluated across the country, which limits choice for buyers and keeps interest focused on the established housing market. This level is also lower than the national figure, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential constraints on new development. The composition of new building activity consists of 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving a suburban character dominated by family residences suited for those needing space. With approximately 431 people for every dwelling approval, Heathridge - Connolly presents a mature market profile.

Long-term forecasts indicate that Heathridge - Connolly will add 1,202 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Development is keeping pace reasonably well with this projected growth, although buyers might experience heightened competition as the population increases.

Heathridge - Connolly has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning decisions have a substantial influence on local area performance. A total of 33 projects with potential local impacts have been identified by AreaSearch. Among the key developments are the Prince Regent Park Facility Upgrade, the Heathridge Park Redevelopment (encompassing the Community Centre & Library Upgrade), the Joondalup Health Campus Development Stage 2, and the Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus Expansion, with the list below highlighting the most relevant ones.

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The labour market in Heathridge - Connolly shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

The workforce in Heathridge - Connolly is highly skilled, with a strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.6%, and estimated employment growth of 3.6% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 6,912 employed residents, while the unemployment rate remained 0.6% below the rate of 4.2% in Greater Perth. Labor force participation is relatively typical, standing at 74.2% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. Census data indicates that a modest 9.4% of residents worked from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The community shows an especially high concentration in the construction sector, where employment is 1.5 times the regional average. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 6.6% of the workforce compared to the regional average of 8.2%. This residential suburb appears to offer few local jobs, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and the resident population.

According to the AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, employment rose by 3.6% over the 12-month period, while the labor force expanded by 3.8%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% increase in employment, a 2.5% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Heathridge - Connolly. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future employment trends. While the national workforce is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment profile of Heathridge - Connolly suggests local employment will increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Heathridge - Connolly SA2 recorded a median income of $60,467 and an average income of $76,819. These figures are elevated on a national scale and compare to median and average incomes of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest values of approximately $67,076 for the median and $85,215 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Heathridge - Connolly sit around the 63rd percentile nationally. Looking at the distribution, 34.8% of the population (4,133 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the wider region where 32.0% are in this bracket. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 85.0% of their income for other expenditures, and the area's SEIFA ranking for income places it in the 6th decile.

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

At the time of the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Heathridge - Connolly consisted of 90.0% houses and 9.9% other dwellings, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, or alternative accommodation, compared to the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Heathridge - Connolly was higher than the Perth metro average, sitting at 31.3%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (48.2%) or rented (20.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,902 was below the Perth metro average of $1,907, whereas the median weekly rent of $380 was higher than the metro average of $350. Nationally, the monthly mortgage repayments in Heathridge - Connolly exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and the weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.

Heathridge - Connolly has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households represent the clear majority at 75.6% of the total, consisting of couples with children at 33.7%, couples without children at 29.0%, and single parent families at 12.1%. The remaining 24.4% of households are non-family arrangements, with single person households accounting for 21.5% and group households representing 2.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Perth.

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

The level of educational qualifications in Heathridge - Connolly sits below regional averages, with 23.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference points to opportunities for future educational growth and skill development. Among those with degrees, bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational skills are highly represented, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (29.6%).

Participation in education is high, with 27.7% of the population enrolled in some form of structured learning. This group includes 9.8% in primary school, 7.7% in secondary school, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary studies.

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

Analysis of the public transport network shows 57 active stops within Heathridge - Connolly, providing access to a combination of trains and buses. These stops service 10 distinct routes, which together provide 2,675 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 213 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of transport at 82%, followed by train travel at 10%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per dwelling. A low proportion of residents (9.4%) work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The average daily service frequency is 382 trips across all active routes, which translates to approximately 46 passenger trips per week for each individual stop.

Heathridge - Connolly's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health metrics show excellent trends across Heathridge - Connolly, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with younger age groups showing a particularly low occurrence of typical health problems, and the rate of private health insurance is high, covering roughly 57% of the total population (~6,770 people).

The most prevalent medical issues reported in the community are mental health concerns and arthritis, affecting 8.1% and 7.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.0% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The demographic under 65 years of age shows better health trends than the average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.6% of the population (2,086 people), which is higher than the Greater Perth proportion of 16.1%. While health outcomes among seniors are strong, their national ranking is lower than that of the broader local population.

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 displays higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 10.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 40.2% born in another country. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 44.6% of the population. The most distinct overrepresentation relative to the wider metropolitan area is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestral background based on parents' place of birth, the three most common groups in Heathridge - Connolly are English at 35.7% (notably higher than the regional average of 28.0%), Australian at 22.6%, and Irish at 8.8%. There are also distinct differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Welsh is overrepresented at 1.1% of the local population (compared to 0.7% regionally), South Australian at 1.4% (compared to 1.0%), and New Zealand at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%).

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

The median age of 39 years in Heathridge - Connolly is slightly higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, the 65 - 74 age group is overrepresented, making up 10.1% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is underrepresented at 12.7%. Data since the 2021 Census reveals that the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 4.1% to 5.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 11.2% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group shrank from 13.5% to 11.7%. Population projections for 2041 point to significant changes in the age profile of Heathridge - Connolly. The 75 to 84 group is projected to lead this shift, growing by 72% (492 people) to reach 1,177 from 684. Demographic aging is set to continue, with residents aged 65 and older accounting for 65% of the projected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.