High Wycombe
Statistical Area - sa2

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

High Wycombe's population was around 13,202 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This represented an increase of 1,004 people from the 2021 Census figure of 12,198, indicating an 8.2% growth rate. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,070 in June 2024 and an additional 90 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 1,517 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. High Wycombe's growth rate was within 0.7 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilized growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends suggest a slight increase below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with an expected increase of 1,529 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 10.6% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within High Wycombe when compared nationally

High Wycombe has received approximately 31 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 156 homes. As of FY26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY21 and FY25 accommodates around 3.7 new residents per year, indicating a significant demand-supply gap that typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost value for new homes is $253,000.

This financial year has seen $10.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, High Wycombe has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 52nd percentile nationally for development activity, suggesting an established area with potential planning constraints. Recent periods have seen increased development activity. New developments consist of 75% detached dwellings and 25% townhouses or apartments, maintaining High Wycombe's suburban identity while responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs, marking a departure from the current 96% houses pattern. With around 364 people per dwelling approval, High Wycombe exhibits a developed market.

Future projections estimate an addition of 1,397 residents by 2041. If development rates remain constant, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

High Wycombe has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Nine projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Pipe Lily Drive Social Housing, Great Eastern Highway Bypass Interchanges, Great Eastern Highway Bypass and Kalamunda Road Interchange, Lot 912 Bushmead Residential Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates High Wycombe maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

High Wycombe has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, significantly represented by manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.1% over the past year as of June 2025.

In this period, 7,564 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.2% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has an employment level at 2.1 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence with only 4.6% employment compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.7% despite a labour force increase of 3.1%. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, labour force grow by 3.8%, and unemployment rise slightly to 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to High Wycombe's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

High Wycombe's median income among taxpayers was $59,281 in financial year 2022, according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $71,745 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on a 14.2% growth in wages since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $67,699 and the average income around $81,933 by September 2025. Census data shows that incomes in High Wycombe cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The largest segment of income brackets comprises 35.7% earning between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, with a total of 4,713 residents falling into this category. This trend is consistent with broader trends across the broader area, where 32.0% fall within the same income bracket. Housing costs consume 15.6% of income in High Wycombe, however strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile nationally.

High Wycombe is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In High Wycombe, as per the latest Census, 96.3% of dwellings were houses with 3.7% being other types such as semi-detached homes or apartments. This is compared to Perth metro's 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in High Wycombe stood at 30.2%, with mortgaged properties at 47.3% and rented ones at 22.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in High Wycombe was $380, slightly higher than the Perth metro figure of $370. Nationally, High Wycombe's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.

High Wycombe has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.5% of all households, including 30.2% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in High Wycombe fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.0%, substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (31.7%).

Educational participation is high at 27.4%, including 9.7% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education. High Wycombe has three schools with a combined enrollment of 1,027 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 996) with balanced educational opportunities. The three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School capacity is limited locally (7.8 places per 100 residents vs 17.6 regionally), leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis indicates 58 active public transport stops in High Wycombe, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 10 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,610 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 277 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 230 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in High Wycombe is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

High Wycombe faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but slightly more so among older adults.

Approximately 55% of the total population (~7,300 people) has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.2 and 7.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.7% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Perth. In High Wycombe, 18.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,379 people), which is lower than the 20.2% in Greater Perth. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to specific challenges they face.

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

High Wycombe, as per the data provided, showed higher cultural diversity than average with 9.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.2% born overseas. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion in High Wycombe, comprising 43.1% of the population. Notably, Islam was overrepresented in High Wycombe compared to Greater Perth, with 1.3% versus 2.3%.

The top three ancestry groups in High Wycombe were English at 32.0%, Australian at 26.9%, and Scottish at 7.1%. There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maori was overrepresented at 1.2% compared to 0.8% regionally, New Zealand at 1.1% versus 1.0%, and Welsh at 0.7% matching regional levels.

High Wycombe's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in High Wycombe is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, High Wycombe has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (12.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.2%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 5.6% to 6.8%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 14.2% to 13.2%. By 2041, High Wycombe's age composition is projected to shift notably. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 60%, reaching 1,447 people from the current 901. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 77% of the population growth. Meanwhile, declines in population are projected for those aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 years old.