Innaloo - Doubleview
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Innaloo-Doubleview's population was 20,395 as of August 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a growth of 1,927 people (10.4%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 18,468. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 20,389 in June 2024 and an additional 132 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,635 persons per square kilometer, placing Innaloo-Doubleview in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded the national average (8.6%), making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving this growth.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 to estimate post-2032 growth, AreaSearch uses ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Based on demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected expansion of 3,666 persons to 2041. This reflects a total increase of 17.9% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Innaloo - Doubleview among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Innaloo - Doubleview has received approximately 97 dwelling development approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides this data on a financial year basis, totalling 488 approvals from FY21 to FY25, with 13 approvals so far in FY26. Each year, around 4.2 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over the past five years (FY21 to FY25), indicating strong demand outpacing supply. This has likely put upward pressure on prices and increased buyer competition.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $402,000, comparable with broader regional development figures. Commercial development shows moderate levels with $12.0 million in approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Perth, Innaloo - Doubleview has slightly more development activity, around 16.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years, supporting good buyer choice and existing property values.

New building activity consists of 59.0% detached dwellings and 41.0% medium to high-density housing, offering options across various price points from family homes to more affordable compact living. The area reflects a transitioning market with approximately 247 people per approval. Future projections indicate Innaloo - Doubleview will add around 3,660 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population grows.

Innaloo - Doubleview has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Stephenson Avenue Extension, Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade, Perth High Capacity Signalling Project, and Westfield Innaloo/Stirling Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Innaloo - Doubleview demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Innaloo - Doubleview has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.7% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment grew by 5.0% over the past year. There are 12,770 residents employed, with a participation rate of 69.0%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Manufacturing has limited presence, accounting for 3.1% of employment compared to 5.5% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.0%, labour force grew by 4.0%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% while unemployment rose slightly. State-level data as of Sep-25 shows WA's employment contracted by 0.82%. The state unemployment rate was 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Innaloo - Doubleview's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

In financial year 2022, Innaloo - Doubleview had a median income among taxpayers of $66,532 and an average income of $90,591. These figures are significantly higher than the national averages of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively for Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $74,256 and an average income of around $101,109 as of March 2025. According to Census 2021 data, individual earnings in Innaloo - Doubleview are at the 87th percentile nationally, with weekly incomes of $1,126 being common. The income brackets indicate that 30.1% of residents (6,138 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which is slightly lower than the broader area where 32.0% fall within this range. Notably, 31.8% of residents exceed weekly earnings of $3,000, reflecting strong purchasing power in the community. Despite high housing costs consuming 16.2% of income, disposable income levels place Innaloo - Doubleview at the 68th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Innaloo - Doubleview displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Innaloo-Doubleview's latest Census data showed 52.0% houses and 48.0% other dwellings, compared to Perth metro's 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Innaloo-Doubleview was 23.9%, with mortgages at 39.9% and rentals at 36.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,037, higher than Perth metro's $1,950. Median weekly rent was $400, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Innaloo-Doubleview's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.

Innaloo - Doubleview features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.1% of all households, including 25.6% couples with children, 25.1% couples without children, and 10.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.9%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households comprising 6.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Innaloo - Doubleview shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Innaloo-Doubleview, educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 41.6% hold university qualifications compared to 27.9% in Western Australia and 29.0% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 28.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 30.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.5% and certificates make up 18.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.9% in primary education, 7.1% in tertiary education, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education. Innaloo-Doubleview's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,373 students. The area shows significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1106). Educational mix includes three primary schools and one K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited with 6.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.5, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Innaloo - Doubleview has 81 active public transport stops. These are served by 15 different bus routes, offering a total of 2,868 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 168 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 409 trips per day, which equates to approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop.

Innaloo - Doubleview's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Innaloo - Doubleview. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (13,603 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues affecting 8.6% of residents and asthma impacting 6.9%, with 72.7% declaring themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (3,173 people), which is lower than the 18.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, requiring more attention than the broader population.

Innaloo - Doubleview 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

Innaloo-Doubleview, as per the census conducted on 28 August 2016, exhibited higher cultural diversity compared to most local areas. Here, 18.7% of residents spoke a language other than English at home, and 34.2% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Innaloo-Doubleview, with 42.9% of people identifying as such.

However, Judaism stood out with its overrepresentation at 0.2%, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth. In terms of ancestry, English (28.0%), Australian (21.2%), and Other (9.6%) were the top three groups represented in Innaloo-Doubleview during this period. Notable differences existed for certain ethnic groups: South African representation was equal at 1.0%, Croatian was slightly higher at 1.0% versus 1.1%, and Polish was slightly overrepresented at 1.0% compared to the regional average of 0.9%.

Innaloo - Doubleview's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Innaloo - Doubleview's median age is nearly matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38 years. Relatively, Innaloo - Doubleview has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (18.5%) compared to Greater Perth but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.8%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 16.7% to 17.8%, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 20.3% to 18.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Innaloo - Doubleview's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 79%, adding 792 residents to reach a total of 1,796. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.