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

As of Aug 2025, Nollamara - Westminster's population is around 22,421. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,818 people. The estimated resident population was 22,419 as of June 2024, with an additional 106 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a density ratio of 3,712 persons per square kilometer, placing Nollamara - Westminster in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population grew by 13.1% since the 2021 census, exceeding the national average of 8.6%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation. Nollamara - Westminster is expected to grow by 3,632 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 16.2% in total 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 has recorded approximately 130 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 654 homes approved over the past five years from FY21 to FY25 and 12 so far in FY26. On average, 4.3 new residents per year have been associated with every home built during this period, indicating supply is lagging demand, which can lead to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $300,000, below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers.

Commercial development approvals totaling $3.3 million have been recorded this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Nollamara - Westminster has slightly more development activity, with 43.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period from FY21 to FY25. This balance supports buyer choice while maintaining current property values. Recent construction comprises 49.0% standalone homes and 51.0% attached dwellings, focusing on higher-density living that creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

The area reflects a developing status with around 176 people per approval. Looking ahead, Nollamara - Westminster is expected to grow by approximately 3,630 residents through to the year 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 to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 15 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Mosaic Balcatta Estate, Stirling Better Suburbs Urban Renewal Strategy, City of Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 4 (LPS4), and Trackless Tram System. 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate stood at 5.4% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.5%.

As of June 2025, there are 12,960 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 7.4%, which is 3.5 percentage points higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's at 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors 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%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, outpacing labour force growth of 4.0%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7% and a slight increase in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA's employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with employment growing by 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 ended June 2022 indicates that median income in Nollamara - Westminster is $56,840 with an average income of $63,841. This contrasts with Greater Perth figures, where median income was $58,380 and average income was $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% from financial year ended June 2022 to March 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $63,439 (median) and $71,253 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, median personal income ranks at the 52nd percentile ($813 weekly), while median household income is at the 33rd percentile. The largest income segment comprises 35.2% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (7,892 residents), similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.7% of income remaining after housing costs, 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

Nollamara - Westminster's dwelling structure, 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. The home ownership level in Nollamara - Westminster was 18.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.5% and rented ones at 46.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,552, below Perth metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $340, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Nollamara - Westminster's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are less 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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 trail regional benchmarks with 31.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 37.1% in the SA3 area. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills also feature prominently, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (20.4%).

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 as of the latest data point (date not specified). These schools focus exclusively on primary education with secondary options available in surrounding areas due to limited local school capacity at 6.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.5.

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

The transport analysis indicates that there are 93 active transport stops operating within Nollamara - Westminster. These stops service a mix of bus routes, totalling 16 individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 3,460 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 167 meters from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages 494 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 shows strong performance throughout Nollamara - Westminster, with younger cohorts particularly seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~11,479 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area's 59.9% across Greater Perth.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 7.5 and 6.0% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 75.8% of residents declared 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), which is 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 is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 47.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016 Census data. Additionally, 52.2% of the population were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Nollamara-Westminster, comprising 42.8% of people, while Islam makes up 9.9%, significantly higher than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%.

Regarding ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three groups in Nollamara-Westminster are 'Other' at 23.8%, English at 17.2%, and Australian at 14.2%. Notably, Macedonian is overrepresented at 2.1% compared to the regional average of 1.5%, Vietnamese at 3.1% (regional average: 1.7%), and Serbian at 0.8% (regional average: 0.5%).

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

Nollamara - Westminster has a median age of 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 latest data, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 6.4% to 7.3%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 22.9% to 21.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that the 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 37%, adding 833 residents and reaching a total of 3,094. Conversely, populations in the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decline.