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

According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill stands at approximately 16,460 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,324 residents (8.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 15,136 individuals. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 16,453 combined with 95 validated new addresses identified after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 585 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per inhabitant and opportunities for future expansion. The post-census growth rate of 8.7% in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill is within 0.6 percentage points of the 9.3% national average, indicating strong growth dynamics. The expansion was driven majorly by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 70.7% of the total population increase during recent times, though natural growth and interstate migration also made positive contributions.

AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 localities, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 territories lacking this dataset, and to project development in the years following 2032, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, which utilize 2022 data. Future demographic patterns suggest a population rise slightly under the national median, with the locality projected to grow by 1,666 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total increase of 10.1% over the 16 years.

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

Approximately 60 residential building approvals are granted annually in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill, totaling 301 residential approvals during the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 46 during FY-26 so far. An average of 2.9 additional inhabitants per year was recorded for each completed home during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating steady demand that underpins real estate values, with new residential projects averaging a construction cost of $278,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $16.0 million during this financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity.

Compared with Greater Perth, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill shows comparable per capita construction rates, maintaining a balanced market in line with nearby regions. Recent building activity consists of 85.0% separate houses and 15.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the classic low-density environment of the area with an emphasis on spacious family properties. The estimated ratio of 428 people per single dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low activity.

Looking forward, the population of Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill is projected to rise by 1,659 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current construction volumes seem well aligned with future demands, promoting stable market trends without putting significant pressure on prices.

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Locality performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and local planning policies. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 31 projects that are anticipated to affect this region. Primary developments include the High Wycombe South Residential Precinct, the Kalamunda Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan, the Maida Vale South Urban Investigation Area, and the Maida Vale Reserve Master Plan, with key relevant projects outlined in the following section.

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Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill has a qualified workforce with a strong presence of essential service industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 8,650 working residents, and the unemployment rate sat 1.7% below the 4.2% rate of Greater Perth, while participation in the labor force was considerably lower at 64.3% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. According to Census data, a modest 11.6% of residents worked from their homes, though this figures reflects potential impacts from Covid-19 lockdowns.

The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The community displays a particularly strong focus on education & training, where employment levels are 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 12.5% of local employment, which is lower than the 14.8% average for Greater Perth. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population indicates that this largely residential area offers relatively few local jobs.

According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 1.9% and the labor force expand by 2.0%, which led to a 0.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0%, labor force expansion of 2.5%, and an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends for Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce distribution to project future growth. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, individual sectors show highly varied growth rates. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that employment in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill will grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes that does not account for local population projections.

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

The Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $60,830 and an average of $81,993 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $67,479 (median) and $90,955 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 27.7% of residents (4,559 people), mirroring regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. 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

Residential structures in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill at the time of the latest Census consisted of 93.3% separate houses and 6.8% other dwelling types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative residences, compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill was notably higher than the Perth metropolitan average at 47.3%, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (40.0%) or rented (12.7%). The median monthly payment for home mortgages was higher than the Perth metropolitan average at $2,034, and the median weekly rent was $375, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage payments in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs align with the national average of $375.

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

Families make up the majority of households at 77.3%, consisting of couples with children at 32.2%, couples without children at 35.6%, and single parent households at 8.8%. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.7%, with single-person households at 21.3% and group housing making up 1.4% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.5 individuals is slightly below 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 educational profile of this community is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates representing 27.6% of residents aged 15 and over, which is higher than the SA3 average of 22.5% and highlights the local focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.0%, with postgraduate qualifications at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 37.6% of the population aged 15 and over possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 24.5%.

Student enrollment is particularly strong, with 26.0% of the population currently undertaking formal studies. This total is comprised of 9.4% enrolled in primary schools, 7.9% in high schools, and 4.4% in higher education programs.

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

An evaluation of public transport options reveals 153 active transit stops located in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill, consisting of bus services. These locations are connected to 26 different routes that support a total of 3,759 passenger journeys each week. Access to transit is rated as good, with residents living an average of 288 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential community, the majority of working residents travel outside the area, and private vehicles are the primary mode of travel for 89% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership is 1.8 cars per home, which is above the metropolitan average. A relatively low proportion of 11.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related policies.

Transit routes average 537 daily services, which corresponds to roughly 24 weekly services for each individual stop. The associated map details the 100 transport stops closest to the center of the area.

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health analysis by AreaSearch reveals outstanding outcomes for Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill, characterized by low mortality rates and a minimal rate of chronic illnesses across every age demographic, alongside an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance held by roughly 60% of the population (9,859 people).

The primary medical diagnoses reported by local residents are arthritis at 9.6% and mental health conditions at 7.0%, while 67.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions whatsoever, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Residents aged under 65 show better health profiles than average. Inhabitants aged 65 and over make up 27.1% of the local population (4,462 people), exceeding the Greater Perth proportion of 16.1%. The health status of these senior residents is particularly favorable, though it ranks lower on a national scale compared to the younger demographic of the area.

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 displays elevated levels of cultural diversity, with 7.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 30.5% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 49.7% of local residents. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestral background (based on parental place of birth), the three largest groups in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill are English at 35.0%, which is notably above the regional average of 28.0%, Australian at 23.9%, and Scottish at 8.5%. Furthermore, differences are observed in the proportions of other backgrounds, with Dutch residents accounting for 2.0% of the population (compared to 1.5% in the region), Welsh at 0.8% (compared to 0.7%), and South Australian at 0.7% (compared to 1.0%).

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

The median age in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill is 47 years, which is much older than the Greater Perth average of 37 years and also significantly higher than the Australian median of 38 years. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 10.9% compared to the wider Perth area, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is less common at 7.4%. Figures collected since the 2021 Census show that the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 8.5% to 10.9% of the population, and the 85+ group has risen from 2.9% to 4.3%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 13.7% to 11.9%, and the 45 to 54 group has declined from 14.3% to 12.9%. Projections suggest the age structure of the area will transform considerably by 2041, with the 85+ cohort growing fastest at 121%, adding 863 people to total 1,578. Seniors aged 65 and over are expected to account for 84% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the community, while the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age brackets are projected to experience declines.