Landsdale
Statistical Area - sa2

Landsdale lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Landsdale's population is approximately 17,616 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 2,215 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,401. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,501 in June 2024 and an additional 196 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,436 persons per square kilometer, placing Landsdale in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Landsdale's growth rate of 14.4% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 44.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 project an above median growth for national areas, with Landsdale expected to increase by 4,172 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 23.0% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Landsdale among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Landsdale has received around 100 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 503 homes. As of FY26, 11 approvals have been recorded. An average of 5.2 new residents per year is associated with each home built between FY21 and FY25, indicating high demand outstripping supply.

New homes are constructed at an average cost of $194,000, lower than regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. Compared to Greater Perth, Landsdale shows approximately 58% of the construction activity per person and ranks in the 52nd percentile nationally. Development consists of 98.0% standalone homes and 2.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes.

With around 308 people per dwelling approval, Landsdale exhibits a developing market. Future projections expect an increase of 4,057 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-suited to meet these future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Landsdale has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Twelve projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. These include East Wanneroo Cell 9 Local Structure Plan (East Landsdale), Landsdale Commercial Centre, Gnangara Road Realignment and Upgrade, and Garzoni Lane Apartment Block. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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The labour market strength in Landsdale positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Landsdale has a highly educated workforce with prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, below Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.2%. As of June 2025, 10,463 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% lower than Greater Perth's. Workforce participation is high at 76.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Retail trade has a higher employment share in Landsdale than the regional average, while education & training shows lower representation. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 4.2%, labour force by 4.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% during this period. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. Applying these projections to Landsdale's employment mix indicates potential local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Landsdale has a median taxpayer income of $64,529 and an average income of $78,188 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is among the highest in Australia, with Greater Perth having a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Using Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Landsdale would be approximately $73,692 (median) and $89,291 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Landsdale rank highly nationally, between the 74th and 89th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 40.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is consistent with broader trends across the area at 32.0%. Economic strength is evident with 35.3% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 88th percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Landsdale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Landsdale's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.5% houses and 2.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Landsdale stood at 19.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 69.3% and rented ones at 11.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,898. Median weekly rent in Landsdale was $450, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Landsdale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Landsdale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 88.7% of all households, including 57.5% couples with children, 20.8% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 11.3%, with lone person households at 10.0% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

The educational profile of Landsdale exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 27.1% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 19.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 23.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education. Landsdale's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,879 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1036) indicating balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 3 primary and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.7, below the regional average of 15.6, suggesting some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

Landsdale has 77 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 1,102 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is considered good, with residents typically residing just 213 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 157 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 14 weekly trips per individual stop.

Landsdale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Landsdale, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 59% of the total population (10,358 people) has private health cover, compared to 53.8% in Greater Perth.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.1 and 5.5% of residents respectively. A total of 79.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 73.0% in Greater Perth. Landsdale has 8.5% of its population aged 65 and over (1,504 people), which is lower than the 13.6% in Greater Perth. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Landsdale is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Landsdale has a high level of cultural diversity, with 38.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.9% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Landsdale, comprising 45.7% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 9.6% compared to the Greater Perth average of 2.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (19.6%), Australian (17.8%), and Other (17.8%). Macedonian (2.5%) and Vietnamese (4.1%) are overrepresented in Landsdale compared to regional averages, while South African is slightly underrepresented at 1.4%.

Landsdale's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Landsdale's median age is 33, which is younger than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Landsdale has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.2%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 65-74 has increased from 4.7% to 5.8%, while the 35-44 age group has risen from 17.7% to 18.8%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 14.7% to 11.8%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 8.6% to 7.5%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts in Landsdale. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 48%, adding 1,122 residents to reach a total of 3,437. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.