Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill

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 around 16,281 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,145 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,136. The change was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 16,169 in June 2024 and an additional 96 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 579 persons per square kilometer. Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill's growth of 7.6% since the census was within 1.3 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch used 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilised 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 trends indicate a increase just below the median of national areas, with an expected expansion to 17,953 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 9.6% over the 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 around 60 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25301 homes were approved, with a further 22 approved so far in FY26. Each dwelling built resulted in an average of 2.3 new residents over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $278,000. This financial year has seen $16.0 million in commercial development approvals, showing steady investment activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill has similar development levels per capita, suggesting market stability aligned with regional trends.

New developments consist of 85% detached houses and 15% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density character while attracting space-seeking buyers. The current population estimate is 421 people per dwelling approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to gain 1,560 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include High Wycombe South Residential Precinct, Kalamunda Central Masterplan & Town Square, Kalamunda Village Quarter - Kalamunda Activity Centre Redevelopment, and Maida Vale South Urban Investigation Area. The following list details those most likely to be 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 an unemployment rate of 2.6% as of September 2025. Employment growth in the area was estimated at 1.6% over the past year.

The region had 8,520 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.4%, lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 60.7%, below Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training had a particularly high employment share at 1.3 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance had limited presence with 12.5% compared to 14.8% regionally.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, labour force by 1.9%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Perth saw higher employment growth at 2.9%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 showed WA employment contracted by 0.27% with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

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 2022, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill SA2 had median income among taxpayers at $57,255 and average level at $76,895. This was among the highest in Australia compared to Greater Perth's levels of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $65,385 (median) and $87,814 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill cluster around the 55th percentile nationally with 27.7% of population (4,509 individuals) falling within $1,500 - 2,999 income range. This is consistent with broader trends across surrounding region showing 32.0% in 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 compares 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 being 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 $375, similar to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,034 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable at $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 account for the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households comprising 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 is 27.6%, exceeding the SA3 average of 22.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 37.6% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 24.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 4.4% in tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in the area encompassing Kalamunda, Maida Vale, and Gooseberry Hill shows that there are 154 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a variety of bus services, with a total of 17 individual routes providing weekly passenger trips amounting to 2,385. The accessibility of transport in this region is considered good, with residents generally located approximately 288 meters away from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 340 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 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 align with national benchmarks, displaying typical levels of common health conditions across both young and elderly residents. Private health cover is prevalent, with approximately 58% (~9,410 people) having it, compared to 55.7% in Greater Perth.

The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 9.6% of residents) and mental health issues (7.0%), while 67.6% claim to have no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 69.2% in Greater Perth. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 26.8% (4,355 people), higher than the 20.2% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming those of the general population in health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill has cultural diversity above average, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 49.7%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% in Greater Perth.

Top ancestry groups are English (35.0%), Australian (23.9%), and Scottish (8.5%). Dutch, Welsh, and South African ethnicities show notable divergences: Dutch at 2.0% (vs regional 1.8%), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.7%), and South African at 0.7% (vs 0.7%).

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 considerably 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 makes up 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 has increased from 2.9% to 3.9%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 12.3%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 14.3% to 13.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill's age profile will evolve significantly. 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.