Nollamara - Westminster
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Nollamara - Westminster's population was around 22,419 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 2,601 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,818. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates of 22,419 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,711 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Nollamara - Westminster's growth of 13.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both national average (8.9%) and SA3 area averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.9% 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 estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Projected demographic shifts indicate above median population growth nationally, with the area expected to grow by 3,632 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 16.2% over the 17 years.

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

Nollamara - Westminster approved around 130 residential properties annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25654 homes were approved, with a further 24 approved in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 4.3 new residents per year was associated with each home built, indicating high demand exceeding supply.

The average construction cost value for new properties during this period was $194,000, reflecting more affordable housing options compared to regional norms. Commercial development has been limited, with $3.3 million in approvals recorded in FY-26. Compared to Greater Perth, Nollamara - Westminster exhibited moderately higher development activity, 43.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintained good buyer choice and supported existing property values.

New developments consisted of 49.0% standalone homes and 51.0% attached dwellings, indicating a trend towards denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 176 people per dwelling approval, Nollamara - Westminster exhibited characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 3,632 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Nollamara - Westminster has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects expected to influence the area. Notable ones include Mosaic Balcatta Estate, Amelia Heights Estate by DevelopmentWA & Satterley, Westminster Estate by Cedar Woods, and Westminster Local Centre Enhancement. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Nollamara - Westminster remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Nollamara - Westminster has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 5.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.5% over the past year.

There were 12,960 residents in work at this time, with an unemployment rate of 7.4% compared to Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food, while mining is under-represented at 4.6% compared to Greater Perth's 7.0%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.5% while labour force increased by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7%, labour force growth of 3.8%, with unemployment rising 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with differing growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Nollamara - Westminster's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that median income in Nollamara - Westminster is $56,840 with average income at $63,841. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest median income is approximately $64,911 and average income is around $72,906 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 52nd percentile ($813 weekly) while household income is at the 33rd percentile. The largest income segment comprises 35.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (7,891 residents), similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 80.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 29th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure in Nollamara-Westminster, as per the latest Census, consisted of 52.5% houses and 47.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nollamara-Westminster was at 18.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.5% and rented ones at 46.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,552, below Perth metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in the area was $340, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Nollamara-Westminster's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,552 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $340 against 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

Family households constitute 61.0% of all households, including 23.7% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.0%, with lone person households at 33.2% and group households comprising 5.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

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

Educational qualifications in Nollamara-Westminster show that 31.9% of residents aged 15 and above have university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 37.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 20.4%. Current educational participation is high at 29.5%, including 8.8% in primary education, 6.5% in tertiary education, and 5.0% pursuing secondary education.

Six schools operate within Nollamara-Westminster, educating approximately 1,475 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1018) and balanced educational opportunities. All six schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited at 6.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.5, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Nollamara - Westminster has 93 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses along 16 different routes. The total number of weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes is 3,460.

The accessibility of public transport in the area is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 167 meters from their nearest transport stop. On an average day, there are 494 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Nollamara - Westminster, with younger cohorts showing particularly low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover rate is approximately 51% of the total population (~11,478 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area's 59.9%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.5 and 6.0% of residents respectively. A total of 75.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. The area has 12.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,849 people), lower than the 18.3% in Greater Perth.

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 has a high cultural diversity, with 47.5% of its residents speaking languages other than English at home and 52.2% born overseas as of 2021 data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Nollamara-Westminster, making up 42.8%. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth's average, comprising 9.9% versus 4.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (23.8%), English (17.2%), and Australian (14.2%). Notably, Macedonian (2.1%) Vietnamese (3.1%), and Serbian (0.8%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.5%, 1.7%, and 0.5% respectively.

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

Nollamara - Westminster's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Nollamara - Westminster has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.6%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 6.4% to 7.3%, while the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 22.9% to 21.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in Nollamara - Westminster, with the strongest projected growth occurring among the 45-54 age group (37%), adding 834 residents to reach a total of 3,094. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts.