Mount Lawley - Inglewood

An assessment of population growth drivers in Mount Lawley - Inglewood reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mount Lawley - Inglewood's population is around 19,073 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,139 people (12.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,934 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,675 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 95 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,693 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mount Lawley - Inglewood's 12.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 85.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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). As we examine future population trends, an above-median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,651 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 11.8% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Mount Lawley - Inglewood when compared nationally

Mount Lawley - Inglewood has experienced around 56 dwellings receiving development approval per year, totalling 284 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 17 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 4.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $356,000—somewhat higher than regional norms—reflecting quality-focused development. Additionally, $100.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

When measured against Greater Perth, Mount Lawley - Inglewood has significantly less development activity (58.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New development consists of 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, showing an expanding range of medium-density options creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets, from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. With around 555 people per dwelling approval, Mount Lawley - Inglewood reflects a highly mature market.

Looking ahead, Mount Lawley - Inglewood is expected to grow by 2,253 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Mount Lawley - Inglewood has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 34 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Alma Square (387 Fitzgerald Street), West Residences Mount Lawley, 299 Charles Street North Perth, and the ECU Mount Lawley Campus Redevelopment, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The employment landscape in Mount Lawley - Inglewood shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Mount Lawley - Inglewood features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. As of December 2025, 11,359 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.5% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (74.2% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.8% versus the regional average of 9.3%. The predominantly residential 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, during the year to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.8% combined with employment decreasing by 2.3%, resulting in the unemployment rate rising by 1.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.3%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Mount Lawley - Inglewood. 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 Mount Lawley - Inglewood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Mount Lawley - Inglewood SA2's income level is exceptionally high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Mount Lawley - Inglewood SA2's median income among taxpayers is $68,349 and the average income stands at $105,390, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $74,924 (median) and $115,529 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals individual earnings stand out at the 86th percentile nationally ($1,118 weekly). Looking at income distribution, 27.2% of the population (5,187 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.0% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (35.5% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Mount Lawley - Inglewood. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 73rd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Mount Lawley - Inglewood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Mount Lawley - Inglewood, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 54.8% houses and 45.2% 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 Mount Lawley - Inglewood was in line with that of Perth metro, at 29.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.9%) or rented (36.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $2,200, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $340, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Mount Lawley - Inglewood's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Mount Lawley - Inglewood features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 60.3% of all households, comprising 25.3% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 39.7%, with lone person households at 34.4% and group households comprising 5.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Mount Lawley - Inglewood places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Mount Lawley - Inglewood significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 49.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.5%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational pathways account for 24.5% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (13.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in tertiary education, 7.1% in primary education, and 6.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 72 active transport stops operating within Mount Lawley - Inglewood, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 36 individual routes, collectively providing 6,875 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 204 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 70%, with 16% by bus and 6% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 12.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 982 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 95 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mount Lawley - Inglewood is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Mount Lawley - Inglewood demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts see a low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 73% of the total population (13,942 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.6% and 7.1% of residents, respectively, while 71.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,246 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mount Lawley - Inglewood was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mount Lawley - Inglewood is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 16.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 31.3% born overseas. The main religion in Mount Lawley - Inglewood is Christianity, which makes up 42.5% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Mount Lawley - Inglewood are English, comprising 26.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 19.8% of the population, and Other, comprising 9.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of Mount Lawley - Inglewood (vs 0.7% regionally), Italian at 7.1% (vs 4.2%) and Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.7%).

Mount Lawley - Inglewood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The 38-year median age in Mount Lawley - Inglewood is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 and similarly equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Mount Lawley - Inglewood has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (16.5%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (9.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.1% to 5.6% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.1% to 12.1%. By 2041, Mount Lawley - Inglewood is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 70% (740 people), reaching 1,803 from 1,062. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 58% of projected growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts.