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

As per AreaSearch's analysis, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill's population was approximately 16,279 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,143 people (7.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,136. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 16,169 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 95 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 578 persons per square kilometer. Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill's growth rate of 7.6% since the census is within one percentage point of the national average of 8.6%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 uses 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 suggest an increase just below the national median for areas like Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill. Based on current numbers, the area is expected to expand by 1,672 persons to reach a total of approximately 18,951 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of around 9.6% over the 17-year period.

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

Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill has averaged approximately 60 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, showing 301 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 4 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each dwelling built has resulted in approximately 2.3 new residents per year over these five financial years, indicating strong demand which should support property values. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $454,000.

This financial year, there have been $16.0 million in commercial development approvals recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity in the area compared to Greater Perth. The area shows comparable new home approvals per capita with surrounding areas, preserving market equilibrium. New development consists predominantly of standalone homes at 85.0% and attached dwellings at 15.0%, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

With an estimated 421 people in the area per dwelling approval, it reflects a quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill will gain approximately 1,562 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population 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 has identified 25 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include High Wycombe South Residential Precinct, Maida Vale Road Local Development Plan (Lot 170), Maida Vale South Urban Investigation Area, and Maida Vale Reserve Master Plan. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill has a skilled workforce with a low unemployment rate of 2.4% as of June 2025. The area experienced an employment growth of 2.9% over the past year.

There are 8,724 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is somewhat lower at 60.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, the area has a concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 12.5% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 14.8%. The predominantly residential area offers limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9%, labour force increased by 3.0%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% over the same period. As of Sep-25, WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill had a median taxpayer income of $57,255 and an average of $76,895 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $63,902 (median) and $85,823 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022. In the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill were around the 55th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominated with 27.7% of residents (4,509 people), similar to regional levels where 32.0% occupied this bracket. After housing costs, residents retained 87.4% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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

In Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill, evaluated at the latest Census in 2016, 93.3% of dwellings were houses, with 6.8% being other types such as semi-detached or apartments. In comparison, Perth metro had 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was 47.3%, with mortgages at 40.0% and rentals at 12.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,034, higher than Perth metro's $1,907 but close to the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in the area was $375, similar to both Perth metro and 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 account for 77.3% of all households, consisting of 32.2% couples with children, 35.6% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 21.3% and group households comprising 1.4% of the total. 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 educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates at 27.6% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA3 area average of 22.5%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (24.5%).

Educational participation is notably high at 26.0%, including 9.4% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education. There are seven schools operating within Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill, educating approximately 2,713 students. Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1036) 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

The analysis of public transport in the area comprising Kalamunda, Maida Vale, and Gooseberry Hill has revealed 154 active transport stops. These are served by a mix of bus routes, totaling 17 individual routes that collectively facilitate 2,385 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in this area is rated as good, with residents on average being located 288 meters from the nearest transport stop.

The service frequency averages 340 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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. Common health conditions are prevalent across both young and elderly residents.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (9,409 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% of residents respectively. 67.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Perth. As of 31 December 2020, 26.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (4,354 people), higher than the 20.2% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming 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 had a cultural diversity index above average, with 7.0% of its population using a language other than English at home and 30.5% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill, accounting for 49.7% of the population. However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation with 0.2%, compared to Perth's average of 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, English (35.0%), Australian (23.9%), and Scottish (8.5%) were the top represented groups. Notably, Dutch (2.0% vs regional 1.8%), Welsh (0.8% vs 0.7%), and South African (0.7% vs 0.7%) populations also had significant representation in Kalamunda-Maida Vale-Gooseberry Hill.

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 constitutes 10.6% of the population in Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group grew 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 suggests that by 2041, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow the most at 134%, adding 855 residents to reach 1,492. 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.