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

Mount Lawley-Inglewood's population was approximately 18,712 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,778 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,934. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 18,675 in June 2024 and additional validated addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 2,642 persons per square kilometer, placing the area in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Mount Lawley-Inglewood's growth rate of 10.5% since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 post-2032 growth estimates, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends indicate above median growth for national statistical areas, with the area projected to grow by 2,651 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.0% over 17 years.

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

Mount Lawley - Inglewood has seen approximately 56 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 284 homes. As of FY-26, 12 dwellings have received approval. On average, 4.6 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This supply lag indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new properties constructed at an average cost of $356,000.

Additionally, $100.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Lawley - Inglewood has significantly less development activity, 58.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. New development consists of 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across price brackets. With around 555 people per dwelling approval, Mount Lawley - Inglewood reflects a highly mature market.

By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 2,614 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mount Lawley - Inglewood has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

A total of 34 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Alma Square at 387 Fitzgerald Street, West Residences in Mount Lawley, and the redevelopment of ECU's Mount Lawley Campus. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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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 has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 4.1%.

There are 11,255 employed residents, with a participation rate of 70.5%, exceeding Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key sectors include professional & technical (1.8 times regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction shows lower representation at 5.8% versus the regional average of 9.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.0%, employment by 4.5%, leading to a 1.6 percentage point unemployment rate rise. This contrasts with Greater Perth's employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data (to 25-Nov-25) shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, unemployment rate at 4.6%, lagging national growth of 0.14%. National employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mount Lawley-Inglewood's mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

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

Mount Lawley - Inglewood SA2 had exceptionally high national income levels according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $66,160 and the average income stood at $101,249, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $75,555 (median) and $115,626 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals individual earnings stood out at the 86th percentile nationally ($1,118 weekly). Looking at income distribution, 27.2% of the population (5,089 individuals) fell 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) indicated strong economic capacity throughout Mount Lawley - Inglewood. Housing accounted for 14.3% of income while strong earnings ranked residents within the 73rd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

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

Mount Lawley-Inglewood's dwellings, as per the latest Census, comprised 54.8% houses and 45.2% other dwellings. Perth metro had 37.1% houses and 62.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mount Lawley-Inglewood was 29.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.9% and rented ones at 36.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, higher than Perth metro's $2,167. Median weekly rent in Mount Lawley-Inglewood was $340, compared to Perth metro's $390. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents lower at $375.

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

Family households constitute 60.3% of all households, including 25.3% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 39.7%, with lone person households at 34.4% and group households at 5.3%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.1.

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 exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 49.1% hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common 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+, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 13.6%.

Educational participation is 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 high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 81 active transport stops operating within Mount Lawley-Inglewood area. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 25 individual routes serving these stops, collectively facilitating 6,572 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 204 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 938 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 81 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 shows superior health outcomes, with both youth and elderly experiencing low prevalence of common ailments. Private health cover stands at approximately 72%, significantly higher than Australia's average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are prevalent among residents, affecting 9.6% and 7.1% respectively. Around 71.4% report no medical conditions, slightly lower than Greater Perth's 74.5%. The area has a larger proportion of seniors at 16.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 15.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among the elderly are strong and align with the overall population's health profile.

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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 16.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 31.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mount Lawley-Inglewood, making up 42.5% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.9% versus 0.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.9%), Australian (19.8%), and Other (9.7%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Polish is overrepresented at 1.3%, Italian at 7.1%, and Welsh at 0.8% compared to regional percentages of 1.0%, 5.3%, and 0.7% respectively.

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

The median age in Mount Lawley - Inglewood was close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years at the time of the census. It was also similar to the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mount Lawley - Inglewood had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (16.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.4%). Between the censuses conducted on 9 August 2021 and 10 August 2021, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 4.1% to 5.2%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 decreased from 13.1% to 12.2%. By the year 2041, significant changes in age composition are projected for Mount Lawley - Inglewood. The population aged 75 to 84 is expected to increase by 87%, adding 839 people and reaching a total of 1,803 from 963. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 57% of the projected growth in population. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 years old.