Jandakot

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Jandakot's population is around 2,703 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 257 people (10.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,446 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,636 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 220 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 172 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Jandakot's 10.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 74.1% 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). Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 224 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 5.8% in total over the 17 years.

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 around 9 new homes approved annually, with 45 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 75 so far in FY-26. With an average of 1.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market shows a good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $530,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. Additionally, $37.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to Greater Perth, Jandakot has significantly less development activity (64.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. Meanwhile, new construction has been completely comprised of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 1323 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Future projections show Jandakot adding 157 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Jandakot has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 37 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the ASCEND Industrial Estate at Jandakot Airport, the Cockburn Wetlands Precinct Redevelopment, Perth Surf Park, and Jandakot City, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Jandakot ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Jandakot possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.3%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,636 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.8% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (74.8% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area has particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, accommodation & food employs just 4.5% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 6.8%. With 3.7 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.5% and labour force increased by 0.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Jandakot. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Jandakot's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 FY-23 reveals that income in the Jandakot SA2 is well above average nationally, with the median assessed at $65,409 while the average income stands at $78,502. This contrasts to Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $71,701 (median) and $86,054 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank exceptionally at the 84th percentile ($2,323 weekly). The earnings profile shows 32.9% of the population (889 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 32.0% similarly occupy this range. The substantial proportion of high earners (37.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

Dwelling structure within Jandakot, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 98.6% houses and 1.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Jandakot was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 41.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (45.9%) or rented (12.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $2,167, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $443, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Jandakot's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 85.3% of all households, comprising 41.7% couples with children, 32.9% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.7%, with lone person households at 14.1% and group households comprising 1.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is 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

At 28.0%, university qualification levels in Jandakot sit marginally below the Australian average of 30.4%, though the modest gap indicates reasonable educational competitiveness. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (23.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in secondary education, 7.9% in primary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 17 active transport stops operating within Jandakot, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 6 individual routes, collectively providing 1,046 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 490 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 9.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 149 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 61 weekly trips per individual stop.

Jandakot's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Jandakot, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~1,567 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.7% and 6.2% of residents, respectively, while 71.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over (570 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Jandakot was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 15.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 37.5% born overseas. The main religion in Jandakot is Christianity, which makes up 57.7% of the population. This compares to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Jandakot are English, comprising 28.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 21.7% of the population, and Other, comprising 9.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 2.8% of Jandakot (vs 1.0% regionally), Polish at 1.1% (vs 0.7%) and Italian at 5.2% (vs 4.2%).

Jandakot hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

With a median age of 44, Jandakot notably exceeds the Greater Perth figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 12.0% compared to Greater Perth, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 12.3%. Following the 2021 Census, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.4 years to 44. Specifically, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.1% to 7.3% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 10.3% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 15.5% to 12.3% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 14.7% to 12.5%. By 2041, Jandakot is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 156%, adding 74 residents to reach 123. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 68% of projected growth. In contrast, both 15 to 24 and 35 to 44 age groups will see reduced numbers.