Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill
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An assessment of population growth drivers in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill's population was 15,136 as of the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it is around 16,281, an increase of 1,145 people (7.6%). This growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 16,169 in June 2024 and 96 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 579 persons per square kilometer. The area's 7.6% growth since the census is close to the national average of 8.9%, indicating strong fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.1% of overall population gains recently.

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 uses ABS Greater Capital Region growth rates by age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future trends suggest a population increase just below the national median to 2041, with an expected expansion of 1,672 persons (9.6% total increase over 17 years).

Recent residential development output has been above average within Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill when compared nationally

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill averaged approximately 60 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25301 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved in FY26 as of now. Each dwelling built over these years attracted an average of 2.3 new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $278,000. This financial year has seen $16.0 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting consistent commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill maintains similar levels of development per person, contributing to market stability aligned with regional trends.

The area's new developments comprise 85% detached houses and 15% attached dwellings, preserving its low-density character while catering to space-seeking buyers. With an estimated 421 people per dwelling approval, it reflects a quiet, less active development environment. Population forecasts project Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill to gain 1,560 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond existing projections.

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 31 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are High Wycombe South Residential Precinct, Kalamunda Central Masterplan & Town Square, Kalamunda Village Quarter - Kalamunda Activity Centre Redevelopment, and Maida Vale Road Local Development Plan (Lot 170). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill has a skilled workforce with 8,724 residents employed as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%. Workforce participation is 60.7%, below Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training has a high employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 12.5% compared to 14.8% regionally.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, labour force by 3.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Perth, these figures were 3.7%, 3.8%, and 0.1 percentage points respectively. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill had a median income among taxpayers of $57,255 with the average level standing at $76,895. This is among the highest in Australia and compares to levels of $58,380 and $78,020 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $65,385 (median) and $87,814 (average). From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. The data shows 27.7% of the population (4,509 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.0% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.3% houses and 6.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Perth metro's 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill was at 47.3%, with the rest either mortgaged (40.0%) or rented (12.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,034, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $375, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable to the national figure of $375.

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.3% of all households, including 32.2% couples with children, 35.6% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households making up 1.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate of 27.6% among residents aged 15+ exceeds the SA3 average of 22.5%, indicating a strong emphasis on higher education in the community. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 13.1% and certificates for 24.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education. Seven schools operate within Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill, educating approximately 2,713 students. The area's ICSEA score is 1036, reflecting typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced, with five primary and two secondary schools serving distinct age groups.

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

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill has 154 active public transport stops. These are served by 17 bus routes, offering a total of 2,385 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average proximity to the nearest stop is 288 meters, indicating good accessibility.

The service frequency across all routes averages 340 trips per day, equating to about 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill's health metrics closely match national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age groups.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (9,410 people), compared to 55.7% in Greater Perth. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.6 and 7.0% respectively. 67.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Perth. 26.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (4,355 people), higher than the 20.2% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill has a cultural diversity higher than average, with 7.0% of its residents speaking languages other than English at home and 30.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill, accounting for 49.7% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, with 0.2% of the population identifying as Jewish.

The top three ancestry groups are English (35.0%), Australian (23.9%), and Scottish (8.5%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Dutch residents comprise 2.0%, Welsh 0.8%, and South African 0.7%, all higher than regional averages.

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill's median age is 47 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group comprises 10.6%, compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort represents 7.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.5% to 10.6%, and the 85+ cohort increased from 2.9% to 3.9%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 13.7% to 12.3%, and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 14.3% to 13.2%. Demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill's age profile by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 134%, adding 855 residents to reach 1,492. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 88% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.