Jandakot
Statistical Area - sa2

Jandakot has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Jandakot's population is approximately 3,039 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 593 people, a rise of 24.2% since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 2,446. This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,636 in June 2024 and an additional 162 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 193 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Jandakot's growth rate exceeded both national (8.6%) and state averages since the 2021 census, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 74.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 estimates, AreaSearch utilises 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 projections indicate a median increase for statistical areas across the nation. Jandakot is expected to grow by 224 persons to 2041, with a reduction of 5.9% in total over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Jandakot recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Jandakot has seen approximately two new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, showing ten dwellings approved over the past five financial years from FY20 to FY25, and 23 recorded so far in FY26. On average, 1.6 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five financial years. This suggests balanced supply and demand, creating stable market conditions.

The average construction cost of new properties is $534,000, which is moderately above regional levels, indicating a focus on quality construction. In FY26, $37.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Jandakot records significantly lower building activity, with 69.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, although development activity has increased recently. Nationally, Jandakot's development activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

All new construction in the area has been detached dwellings, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. As of FY25, there were an estimated 1323 people per dwelling approval in the area, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections show stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures, which benefits potential buyers.

Jandakot has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 35 potential impact projects. Key projects include ASCEND Industrial Estate at Jandakot Airport, Cockburn Wetlands Precinct Redevelopment, Perth Surf Park, and Jandakot City. Below details the most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Jandakot performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Jandakot has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of June 2025, which is lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth in the area over the past year was estimated at 5.2%. As of June 2025, there were 1,686 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation in Jandakot was 68.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The majority of jobs for residents are in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Notably, employment levels in education & training were at 1.3 times the regional average. However, accommodation & food services had a limited presence with 4.5% employment compared to the regional average of 6.8%. There were 3.7 workers for every resident as per the Census data, indicating that Jandakot functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the year ending June 2025, employment in Jandakot increased by 5.2%, while the labour force grew by 5.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and an unemployment rate increase of 0.1 percentage points during the same period. State-level data for WA as at Sep-25 shows that employment contracted by 0.82%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with national employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Jandakot's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these figures are simple weighted 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

The latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 indicates that Jandakot's median income among taxpayers is $62,060. The average income for this period was $74,075. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the Greater Perth median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for March 2025 would be approximately $69,265 (median) and $82,675 (average). Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Jandakot rank highly nationally, between the 69th and 84th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 32.9% of the population (999 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. A significant 37.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Jandakot is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Jandakot, as recorded in the latest Census, 98.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is higher than Perth metro's house proportion of 81.2%. Home ownership in Jandakot stood at 41.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.9% and rented ones at 12.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, surpassing Perth metro's average of $1,950. Weekly rent in Jandakot was $443, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Jandakot's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $443 compared to the national figure of $375.

Jandakot features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.3% of all households, including 41.7% couples with children, 32.9% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 14.7%, with lone person households at 14.1% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Jandakot performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

University qualification levels in Jandakot stand at 28.0%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 36.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 23.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 8.7% in secondary, 7.9% in primary, and 5.8% in tertiary education. Alta-1 College - Cooper Road Campus serves Jandakot but has no current enrollments. Secondary students primarily attend one school within the suburb, while primary students usually go to schools in nearby areas due to the lack of local options.

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

Transport analysis indicates 14 active stops operating in Jandakot, served by buses along six routes. These routes facilitate 1,048 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these services is rated moderate, with residents on average situated 490 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 149 trips per day, translating to roughly 74 weekly trips per individual stop.

Jandakot's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Jandakot.

Both young and old age cohorts saw low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~1,717 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.7% and 6.2% of residents respectively. Seventy-one point seven per cent declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.9% across Greater Perth. Twenty point eight per cent of residents are aged 65 and over (631 people), which is higher than the 14.8% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Jandakot 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

Jandakot's population, as per the 2016 Census, showed higher cultural diversity with 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 37.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Jandakot, accounting for 57.7%, compared to 48.5% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups were English (28.7%), Australian (21.7%), and Other (9.7%).

Notable differences existed in South African (2.8% vs regional 1.1%), Polish (1.1% vs 0.7%), and Italian (5.2% vs 6.6%) groups.

Jandakot hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Jandakot's median age stands at 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and significantly exceeding the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 12.1% in Jandakot compared to Greater Perth, while the 35-44 cohort is less prevalent at 12.3%. Post the 2021 Census, younger residents have decreased the median age by 1.3 years to 44. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group grew from 10.3% to 12.7%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 5.1% to 6.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 15.5% to 12.8%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 14.7% to 12.7%. By 2041, Jandakot's age composition is projected to shift significantly; the 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 126%, adding 68 residents to reach 123. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are forecasted to decrease in number.