Helena Valley - Koongamia
Statistical Area - sa2

Helena Valley - Koongamia lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Helena Valley - Koongamia's population is approximately 6,484 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a growth of 704 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 5,780. The increase was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 6,471 in June 2024 and 78 additional validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 733 persons per square kilometer. Helena Valley - Koongamia's growth rate of 12.2% since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 8.6%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 38.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers showing positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 based on data from 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises growth rates provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using data from 2022. Based on these trends, Helena Valley - Koongamia is projected to have an above median population growth, with an expected increase of 1,162 persons by 2041, resulting in a total gain of 17.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Helena Valley - Koongamia among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Helena Valley-Koongamia has seen approximately 58 new home approvals each year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 293 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 14 recorded so far in FY-26. On average, around 2.4 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $323,000, below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers.

There have been $1.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Helena Valley-Koongamia records 113.0% more new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 102 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Population forecasts indicate Helena Valley-Koongamia will gain 1,149 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Helena Valley - Koongamia has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 8 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are The Hales, Bloom Estate Maida Vale, Hazelmere Interchange, and Forrestfield / High Wycombe Industrial Area. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Helena Valley - Koongamia exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Helena Valley - Koongamia has a skilled labor force with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate was 3.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8%.

As of June 2025, 3621 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.8% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Mining has a strong presence with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 11.7% compared to the regional 14.8%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.8%, labor force by 4.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA's employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Helena Valley - Koongamia's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

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

Helena Valley-Koongamia had a high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Its median income among taxpayers was $59,853 and average income stood at $72,973. These figures compared to Greater Perth's of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By March 2025, estimated incomes were approximately $66,802 (median) and $81,445 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022. Census data showed household, family and personal incomes clustered around the 56th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicated that 28.0% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999, consistent with metropolitan trends showing 32.0% in this category. After housing expenses, 85.8% of income remained for other costs. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Helena Valley-Koongamia's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 94.8% houses and 5.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), similar to Perth metro's 94.8% houses and 5.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Helena Valley-Koongamia was 37.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.3% and rented ones at 15.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,973, higher than Perth metro's $1,950 but close to the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent was $315, lower than both Perth metro's $330 and the national figure of $375.

Helena Valley - Koongamia has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 73.4% of all households, including 32.8% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.6%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households comprising 2.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

Educational outcomes in Helena Valley - Koongamia fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate in 2020 was 20.1%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 13.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials were prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (29.3%). Educational participation was high at 25.6%, with 9.7% in primary, 6.7% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education.

Clayton View Primary School and Helena Valley Primary School served a total of 467 students. Helena Valley - Koongamia had varied educational conditions. Both schools focused on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity was limited at 7.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.5, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Helena Valley - Koongamia has 39 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling two individual routes that provide 226 weekly passenger trips combined. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 273 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 32 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Helena Valley - Koongamia is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Helena Valley - Koongamia faces significant health challenges with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high, at approximately 56% of the total population (around 3,631 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.6% and 8.2% of residents respectively. However, 67.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.2% across Greater Perth. The area has 23.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,549 people), which is higher than the 21.2% in Greater Perth. This aligns broadly with the general population's health profile.

Helena Valley - Koongamia ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Helena Valley-Koongamia had lower cultural diversity, with 76.7% born in Australia, 90.1% being citizens, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 48.1%. Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, English (34.2%), Australian (27.0%), and Scottish (8.0%) were the most represented groups. Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.9%), Dutch (1.8% vs 2.0%), and New Zealand (0.9% vs 0.9%) showed notable divergences in representation.

Helena Valley - Koongamia's median age exceeds the national pattern

Helena Valley - Koongamia's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median of 38 years. Comparing to Greater Perth, Helena Valley - Koongamia has a notably higher percentage of the 75-84 age group (9.1% locally) and a lower percentage of 25-34 year-olds (11.6%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 7.1% to 9.1%, while the 85+ cohort increased from 1.5% to 2.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 12.4% to 9.9% and the 25-34 age group dropped from 12.7% to 11.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Helena Valley - Koongamia's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 85%, adding 498 residents to reach a total of 1,087. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 83% of the population growth. Conversely, declines are anticipated for the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts.