Innaloo - Doubleview
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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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Innaloo - Doubleview's population is around 20,421 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,953 people (10.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,468 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,389 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 143 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,640 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Innaloo - Doubleview's 10.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 62.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of Australian statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to expand by 3,666 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 17.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Innaloo - Doubleview has seen approximately 97 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 488 homes. In FY26 so far, 28 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 4.2 people move to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating high demand outpacing supply. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $249,000.

This financial year has seen $12.0 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Perth, where Innaloo - Doubleview shows moderately higher development activity at 16.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. Recent construction comprises 59.0% standalone homes and 41.0% medium and high-density housing, offering a mix of affordable alternatives alongside traditional family housing. With around 247 people per approval, Innaloo - Doubleview reflects market transitioning trends.

By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 3,634 residents, with development keeping pace though buyers may face increasing competition as population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Stephenson Avenue Extension, Stirling Bus Interchange Upgrade, Westfield Innaloo Redevelopment (Deferred), and Doubleview Underground Power Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Innaloo - Doubleview significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

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

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 5.0% over the past year. As of June 2025, there were 12,770 residents in work, with a workforce participation rate of 69.0%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area has a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Manufacturing, however, is under-represented at 3.1% compared to Greater Perth's 5.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by the census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.0%, labour force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment rate fell by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7% and labour force expand by 3.8%, with a slight rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth rates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Innaloo-Doubleview's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that income in Innaloo - Doubleview is extremely high nationally. The median assessed income was $66,532 while the average income stood at $90,591. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $75,980 (median) and $103,455 (average). Census 2021 income data shows individual earnings stand out at the 87th percentile nationally with a weekly income of $1,126. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 30.1% of residents (6,146 people). The area demonstrates considerable affluence with 31.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, though 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 52.0% houses and 48.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Innaloo-Doubleview was at 23.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (39.9%) or rented (36.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,037, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Innaloo-Doubleview's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded 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 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%. 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

Educational attainment in Innaloo-Doubleview is notably high, with 41.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications compared to the Western Australian average of 27.9% and the SA4 region average of 29.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 28.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational credentials are also widespread, with 30.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 18.5%. Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 7.9% in primary, 7.1% in tertiary, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education.

Innaloo-Doubleview's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,373 students as of the latest data point. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1106. The educational mix includes three primary schools and one K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 6.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.5, indicating that many families travel to nearby areas 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, which together facilitate 2,868 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered excellent, with residents on average being located 168 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 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 performance in Innaloo-Doubleview. Prevalence of common conditions is low among 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%.

Nationally, it stands at 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are most common, affecting 8.6% and 6.9% respectively. 72.7% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 73.0%. The area has 15.6% aged 65+ (3,177 people), lower than Greater Perth's 18.3%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average.

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, surveyed in 2016, had higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 18.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.2% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 42.9%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 1.4%.

In ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.0%), Australian (21.2%), and Other (9.6%). Notable ethnic group divergences included South African (1.0% vs regional 1.0%), Croatian (1.0% vs 1.1%), and Polish (1.0% vs 0.9%).

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

Innaloo - Doubleview's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years, which is modestly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Innaloo - Doubleview has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.5%) 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 age group has declined from 20.3% to 18.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Innaloo - Doubleview's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 79%, adding 791 residents to reach a total of 1,796. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.