Innaloo - Doubleview

Population growth drivers in Innaloo - Doubleview are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Innaloo-Doubleview's population was approximately 20,421 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 1,953 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,468. The increase is inferred from ABS data: an estimated resident population of 20,389 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses totalling 143 after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,640 persons per square kilometer, placing Innaloo-Doubleview in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate of 10.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%, indicating it as a regionally significant growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.4% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving this growth trend.

AreaSearch uses 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 post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch employs ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population projections indicate above median growth for statistical areas nationwide, with Innaloo-Doubleview expected to grow by 3,666 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Innaloo-Doubleview has recorded approximately 97 residential properties approved annually. Between FY21 and FY25488 homes were approved, with an additional 35 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 4.2 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

This supply lagging demand indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $249,000. In FY26, commercial approvals totaling $12.0 million have been registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Innaloo-Doubleview shows moderately higher development activity, balancing buyer choice with support for current property values.

New developments consist of 59% detached dwellings and 41% attached dwellings, offering options across different price points from family homes to compact living. The area reflects a transitioning market, with around 247 people per approval. By 2041, Innaloo-Doubleview is projected to grow by 3,634 residents, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections, although buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Innaloo - Doubleview has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth 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 27 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Westfield Innaloo Redevelopment (Deferred), Doubleview Underground Power Project, Odin Road Residential Infill, and Stephenson Avenue Extension. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Innaloo - Doubleview has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.7% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%. There are 12,773 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is at 69.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training sectors.

The area specializes in professional & technical employment with a share 1.3 times the regional level. Manufacturing employment is under-represented at 3.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 5.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment increased by 4.6% while labour force grew by 3.6%, reducing unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6% compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Innaloo - Doubleview's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The median taxpayer income for Innaloo - Doubleview SA2 is $66,532, with an average of $90,591 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022. Nationally, this is significantly higher than the median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020 in Greater Perth. Based on a 14.2% increase since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $75,980 and an average income of $103,455 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, individual earnings in Innaloo - Doubleview SA2 are at the 87th percentile nationally, with weekly earnings of $1,126. The largest segment of income distribution comprises 30.1% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (6,146 residents), which is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 32.0% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 31.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income 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 shows 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 mortgaged dwellings at 39.9% and rented ones at 36.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,037, above Perth metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in Innaloo-Doubleview was $400, higher than Perth metro's $350 but lower than the national average of $375 for rents and $1,863 for mortgage repayments.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 37.9%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households making up 6.0% of the total. 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, 41.6% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 29.0% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 30.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 18.5%. Educational participation is high, with 27.3% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 7.9% in primary, 7.1% in tertiary, and 6.5% in secondary education.

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

In Innaloo - Doubleview, 81 active public transport stops are operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 15 individual routes. Collectively, these routes facilitate 2,868 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 168 meters from the nearest stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 409 trips per day, equating 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 shows strong health metrics in Innaloo - Doubleview. Prevalence of common conditions is low among the general population and near national averages for older cohorts at risk. Private health cover rate is high at 67% (13,620 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.9% and Australia's 55.3%.

Mental health issues affect 8.6% of residents, while asthma impacts 6.9%. 72.7% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 73.0%. The area has 15.6% seniors (3,177 people), lower than Greater Perth's 18.3%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention.

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

Innaloo-Doubleview has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 18.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Innaloo-Doubleview, comprising 42.9%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.2% versus 1.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (28.0%), Australian (21.2%), and Other (9.6%). Notably, South African (1.0%), Croatian (1.0%), and Polish (1.0%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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

Innaloo - Doubleview's median age in 2021 was 36 years, closely matching Greater Perth's average of 37. This is slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Innaloo - Doubleview had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.8%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 35 to 44 grew from 16.7% to 17.8%, while the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 20.3% to 18.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Innaloo - Doubleview's age profile. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 79%, adding 791 residents to reach a total of 1,796. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.