Kojonup

Kojonup is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Kojonup's population is around 4,237 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 184 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,053 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,218 in June 2024 and an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 0.50 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 52.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used to estimate post-2032 growth. With current demographic trends, a population increase just below Australia's non-metropolitan median is expected. The area is projected to grow by 433 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 9.8% in total over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Kojonup, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Kojonup has received around 8 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 40 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 0.3 new residents have arrived annually for each new home over these five years.

This indicates that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices and potential population growth. The average construction cost of new homes has been $232,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $2.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to the rest of WA, Kojonup has significantly lower building activity, at 67% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes.

The estimated population density is around 474 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kojonup is forecasted to gain 414 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep up with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases. Recent developments have been exclusively standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

Kojonup has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are Piesse Lake Structure Plan and Residential Development, Katanning to Kojonup Pipeline Replacement, Katanning Energy Project, and Katanning Supertown Heritage Centre Project. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market in Kojonup shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Kojonup has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 2.0% as of September 2025. There are 2,324 residents employed, with the unemployment rate being 1.3% below Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Workforce participation is at 62.3%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. The dominant employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 5.6 times the regional average. In contrast, mining employs only 0.9% of local workers, below Rest of WA's 11.7%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population to local population count. Between September 2024 and August 2025, labour force decreased by 4.4% while employment declined by 4.2%, resulting in unemployment rate falling by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of WA where employment rose by 1.4%, labour force grew by 1.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kojonup's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.1% over five years and 9.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Kojonup SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $51,142 and an average of $62,575. These figures are lower than the national averages of $57,323 and $71,163 for Rest of WA respectively. With a 14.2% increase based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $58,404, with average income at $71,461. According to Census 2021 data, personal income ranks at the 55th percentile ($829 weekly), while household income is at the 27th percentile. Income distribution shows 29.1% of individuals (1,232 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually. Housing costs are manageable with 93.0% retained, but disposable income ranks below average at the 38th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Kojonup is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Kojonup, as evaluated at the Census conducted on 9 August 2016, comprised 97.1% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 92.1% houses and 8.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kojonup was at 51.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.0% and rented dwellings at 26.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,000, lower than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,490. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $179, compared to Non-Metro WA's $280. Nationally, Kojonup's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kojonup features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 66.6 percent of all households, including 27.3 percent couples with children, 31.5 percent couples without children, and 7.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.4 percent, with lone person households at 31.4 percent and group households comprising 1.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, matching the average for the Rest of WA.

Kojonup faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 17.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 36.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 26.1%. Educational participation is high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 15.0% in primary, 6.7% in secondary, and 1.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.0% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 1.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kojonup has nine active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together offer 25 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in the area is considered limited, with residents living an average of 3338 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, each route makes about three trips per day, resulting in approximately two weekly trips for each individual stop.

Health performance in Kojonup is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Kojonup faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is slightly lower than the average SA2 area at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,165 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.1 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 66.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 64.7% across Rest of WA. 20.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (847 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Kojonup are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Kojonup is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Kojonup, surveyed in 2016, had 84.5% citizens, 85.5% born in Australia, and 95.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, with 52.4%, compared to 42.5% regionally. Top ancestral groups were English (34.0%), Australian (33.2%), and Scottish (7.1%).

Welsh (0.9%) and Maori (1.3%) were overrepresented, while Australian Aboriginal (4.4%) was slightly higher than the regional average of 2.6%.

Kojonup hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Kojonup's median age is 44 years, which is higher than the Rest of WA average of 40 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 15.4% of Kojonup's population, compared to a lower prevalence of the 15-24 cohort at 8.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 9.5% to 11.0%, while the 75 to 84 cohort has decreased from 7.2% to 6.3%. Demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Kojonup's age profile by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 52%, adding 243 residents to reach a total of 710. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 85+ and 15 to 24 cohorts.