Lockridge - Kiara

Lockridge - Kiara lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Lockridge - Kiara's population is around 14,577 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,059 people (16.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,518 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,418 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 161 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 997 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Lockridge - Kiara's 16.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 39.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above-median population growth of Australian statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to expand by 3,424 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 22.4% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Lockridge - Kiara among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Lockridge - Kiara has experienced around 97 dwellings receiving development approval each year, totalling 489 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 29 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 4.5 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $234,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $16.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

When measured against Greater Perth, Lockridge - Kiara records about 58% of the building activity per person and places within the 50th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New building activity consists of 95.0% detached houses and 5.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. With around 324 people per dwelling approval, Lockridge - Kiara shows a developing market.

Population forecasts indicate Lockridge - Kiara will gain 3,265 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping a reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Lockridge - Kiara has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 23 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Bushmead Estate by Cedar Woods, Bennett Springs East Structure Plan, The Avenues Caversham, and Altrove Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Lockridge - Kiara has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Lockridge - Kiara possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 5.1%, and 2.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 8,082 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.0% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (75.7% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 6.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.8% versus the regional average of 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.7% while the labour force increased by 3.1%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Lockridge - Kiara. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Lockridge - Kiara's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Lockridge - Kiara SA2's median income among taxpayers is $62,997, with an average of $75,308. This is high nationally, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $69,057 (median) and $82,553 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Lockridge - Kiara cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the predominant cohort spans 36.8% of locals (5,364 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 53rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Lockridge - Kiara, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 88.2% houses and 11.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Lockridge - Kiara was lagging that of Perth metro, at 22.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (55.5%) or rented (21.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Perth metro average at $1,820, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $325, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Lockridge - Kiara's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Lockridge - Kiara has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 74.9% of all households, comprising 37.9% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 25.1%, with lone person households at 22.1% and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Lockridge - Kiara fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Educational qualifications in Lockridge - Kiara trail regional benchmarks, with 23.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (26.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.5% of residents aged 15+ currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 89 active transport stops operating within Lockridge - Kiara, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 7 individual routes, collectively providing 1,743 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 213 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 85%, with 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. A relatively low 6.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 249 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Lockridge - Kiara's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Lockridge - Kiara residents. AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions shows results broadly in line with national benchmarks, with the prevalence of common health conditions being quite low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~8,250 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.6% and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 73.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 12.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,880 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Lockridge - Kiara was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Lockridge - Kiara scores highly on cultural diversity, with 30.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 37.5% born overseas. The main religion in Lockridge - Kiara is Christianity, which makes up 45.4% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 2.4% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Lockridge - Kiara are English, comprising 22.7% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 20.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 15.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Serbian is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Lockridge - Kiara (vs 0.3% regionally), Filipino at 3.3% (vs 1.4%) and Croatian at 1.1% (vs 0.8%).

Lockridge - Kiara's population is younger than the national pattern

Lockridge - Kiara's median age of 35 years stands slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 as well as somewhat younger than the 38-year national average. The 35 - 44 age group shows strong representation at 17.6% compared to Greater Perth, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 12.7%. In the period since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 16.2% to 17.6% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 16.0% to 12.7% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 8.3% to 7.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Lockridge - Kiara. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to increase solidly, expanding by 692 people (37%) from 1,857 to 2,550. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 cohort grows by a modest 0% (11 people).