Nollamara - Westminster

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

According to the analysis conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Nollamara - Westminster stands at approximately 23,092 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,274 people (16.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 19,818 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 23,030 alongside 115 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such figures result in a density of 3,823 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top quartile of all assessed national areas. The 16.5% growth rate recorded since the 2021 census outstripped the national average (9.3%) and the surrounding SA3 region, positioning the locality as a regional leader in population growth. This upward trajectory was chiefly propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 75.7% of the total population increase in recent times.

AreaSearch implements the ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 localities published in 2024, utilising 2022 as its baseline. In instances where SA2 regions lack this specific data, or when modeling demographic growth beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth trends from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Factoring in these demographic transitions, the locality is projected to experience population gains that exceed the national median, with expectations of adding 3,352 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 14.2% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Nollamara - Westminster was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

The locality of Nollamara - Westminster has recorded an average of roughly 130 residential approvals annually, culminating in 654 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Throughout FY-26 so far, 124 approvals have been registered. Given that 4.2 new residents have been added for each completed residence over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand remains significantly ahead of new supply, which typically drives up values and intensifies rivalry among buyers, even as new dwellings are built for an average construction cost of $194,000—a figure below regional benchmarks that indicates more economical options for buyers. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $3.3 million have been logged during this financial year, underscoring that the area is overwhelmingly residential.

When contrasted with Greater Perth, Nollamara - Westminster exhibits a slightly higher rate of building activity (42.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period), which helps maintain healthy options for buyers while reinforcing existing asset values. Building activity of late consists of 49.0% detached houses and 51.0% medium and high-density dwellings. This tilt toward higher-density options offers affordable entry points and attracts downsizers, real estate investors, and first-time buyers. The area has roughly 181 people per dwelling approval, showing a growing marketplace.

Projecting forward, Nollamara - Westminster is set to add 3,290 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current levels of building activity appear to correspond well with future demand, promoting balanced market conditions and minimizing upward pressure on values.

Nollamara - Westminster has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning decisions play a critical role in shaping a suburb's trajectory. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 22 projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include Westminster Estate - Cedar Woods, Mosaic Balcatta Estate, Amelia Heights Estate - DevelopmentWA & Satterley, and the Westminster Local Centre Enhancement, with the following list detailing those of primary importance.

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Nollamara - Westminster has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Nollamara - Westminster possesses a well-qualified labor force with strong representation in critical services, showing a jobless rate of 5.7% and a yearly estimated employment growth rate of 3.9%. In March 2026, there were 13,269 employed residents, while the unemployment rate sat 1.5% higher than the Greater Perth level of 4.2%, and the participation rate remained typical at 73.3% versus 70.2% in Greater Perth. Census data indicates that a modest 5.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.

Resident employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. On the other hand, mining provides work for only 4.6% of local employees, falling short of the 7.0% figure for Greater Perth. Given the disparity between the working population and the resident population in Census counts, this highly residential suburb appears to offer few local jobs.

AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS data indicates that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the count of employed persons rose by 3.9% while the workforce grew by 3.8%, keeping the jobless rate relatively stable. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% increase in employment, a 2.5% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends for Nollamara - Westminster. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to project local hiring trends. Nationally, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary substantially by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce mix suggests employment within Nollamara - Westminster should grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted projection for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population growth dynamics).

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Nollamara - Westminster SA2 sit slightly below the national average, with a median of $57,968 and a mean of $65,413. This is lower than the Greater Perth figures, where the median is $60,748 and the average is $80,248. Adjusted for the 10.93% growth in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $64,304 for the median and $72,563 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal income at the 51st percentile ($813 weekly) and household income at the 33rd percentile. Looking at the brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings tier includes 35.2% of the local population (8,128 individuals), which aligns with the wider metropolitan trend of 32.0% in this category. Home affordability pressures are pronounced, with residents retaining just 80.7% of their income, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Nollamara - Westminster displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The mix of housing types in Nollamara - Westminster at the time of the latest Census consisted of 52.5% houses and 47.5% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations), whereas the broader Perth metro area recorded 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. The level of home ownership in Nollamara - Westminster was lower than the Perth metropolitan average at 18.8%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (34.5%) or rented (46.7%). The median monthly home loan repayment in the area stood at $1,552, substantially below the metropolitan median of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $340, compared to $350 across Perth metro. On a national level, Nollamara - Westminster's mortgage repayments are considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are likewise lower than the national figure of $375.

Nollamara - Westminster features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Families represent the majority of households at 61.0%, consisting of couples with children at 23.7%, couples without children at 22.9%, and single-parent homes at 12.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.0%, with single-person households representing 33.2% and shared group households making up 5.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.3 individuals is lower than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Educational attainment levels in Nollamara - Westminster are lower than the wider regional averages, with 31.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 37.1% in the SA3 region. This difference indicates room for further educational growth and workforce upskilling. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational qualifications are common, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (20.4%).

Enrolment in education is remarkably strong, with 29.5% of the population actively participating in formal study. This student population includes 8.8% in primary schools, 6.5% in higher education, and 5.0% in high schools.

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

An analysis of public transit options shows 85 active stops located within Nollamara - Westminster, consisting of various bus options. These transit stops are served by 16 separate routes, which provide a total of 3,469 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is considered excellent, with residents living an average of 167 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the majority of workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 81% and buses used by 10% of commuters. Average motor vehicle ownership is 1.1 per household, which is lower than the regional benchmark. A relatively low 5.5% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

Transit frequency averages 495 passenger trips daily across all local routes, which translates to roughly 40 weekly services at each individual stop.

Nollamara - Westminster's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

The evaluation of health data shows positive trends throughout Nollamara - Westminster, based on AreaSearch's review of death rates and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, with younger demographics showing particularly low rates of typical medical conditions. Private health insurance coverage is slightly below the SA2 average, with approximately 52% of the population (~11,984 people) covered, compared to 59.0% throughout Greater Perth.

The most prevalent health diagnoses in the locality are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 7.5 and 6.0% of the population, respectively, while 75.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health outcomes than average. The population aged 65 and older represents 13.0% of the community (2,999 people), which is lower than the 16.1% average for Greater Perth, though the overall health ranking remains lower on a national scale.

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

Nollamara - Westminster displays notable levels of multicultural diversity, with 47.5% of the population communicating in a language other than English at home and 52.2% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.8% of the community. Islam represents the most significant overrepresentation, accounting for 9.9% of the population, which is considerably higher than the Greater Perth average of 3.2%.

Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Nollamara - Westminster are Other at 23.8% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 11.2%, English at 17.2%, which is significantly lower than the regional average of 28.0%, and Australian at 14.2%, which is considerably lower than the regional average of 21.2%. There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other backgrounds: Macedonian ancestry represents 2.1% of Nollamara - Westminster (compared to 0.4% regionally), Serbian ancestry stands at 0.8% (compared to 0.3%), and Vietnamese ancestry accounts for 3.1% (compared to 0.8%).

Nollamara - Westminster hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

The median age in Nollamara - Westminster is 34 years, which is slightly younger than the Greater Perth average of 37 and noticeably lower than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Nollamara - Westminster has a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (22.3%) but a lower share aged 55 - 64 (8.2%). The proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 is also significantly above the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 6.4% to 7.5% of the total population, whereas the 0 to 4 age bracket has decreased from 7.8% to 6.3%. Future demographic projections for 2041 point to notable changes, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 33%, adding 776 residents to reach a total of 3,132, while the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 demographics are projected to shrink.