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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Nollamara - Westminster's population is around 23,175 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,357 people (16.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,818 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,419 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 109 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,836 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Nollamara - Westminster's 16.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 66.9% 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). Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to grow by 3,632 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 12.4% 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 around 130 residential properties granted approval annually, with 654 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 71 so far in FY-26. At an average of 4.3 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $194,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $3.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating a limited commercial development focus.

When measured against Greater Perth, Nollamara - Westminster shows moderately higher development activity (43.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. New development consists of 49.0% standalone homes and 51.0% attached dwellings. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 176 people per dwelling approval, Nollamara - Westminster shows characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts indicate Nollamara - Westminster will gain 2,876 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 23 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Westminster Estate - Cedar Woods, Mosaic Balcatta Estate, Amelia Heights Estate - DevelopmentWA & Satterley, and Westminster Local Centre Enhancement, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and 5.3% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 13,210 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.3% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (75.4% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 5.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Conversely, mining is under-represented, with only 4.6% of Nollamara - Westminster's workforce compared to 7.0% in Greater Perth. 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, employment levels increased by 5.3% and the labour force increased by 4.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.9 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3%, labour force growth of 2.6%, and unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Nollamara - Westminster. 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 Nollamara - Westminster's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Nollamara - Westminster SA2 is just below the national average, with the median assessed at $57,968 while the average income stands at $65,413. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $63,545 (median) and $71,706 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, personal income ranks at the 51st percentile ($813 weekly), while household income sits at the 33rd percentile. The data shows the largest segment comprises 35.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (8,157 residents), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.7% of income remaining, 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

Dwelling structure within Nollamara - Westminster, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 52.5% houses and 47.5% 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 Nollamara - Westminster lagged that of Perth metro at 18.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (34.5%) or rented (46.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Perth metro average at $1,552, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $340, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Nollamara - Westminster's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 dominate at 61.0% of all households, comprising 23.7% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 39.0%, with lone person households at 33.2% and group households comprising 5.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller 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 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 lead at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.1%) and certificates (20.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 6.5% in tertiary education, and 5.0% 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 85 active transport stops operating within Nollamara - Westminster comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 16 individual routes, collectively providing 3,469 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 167 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - the car remains the dominant mode at 81%, with 10% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional average. A relatively low 5.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 495 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 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, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover slightly lags that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~12,027 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.5% and 6.0% of residents, respectively, while 75.8% 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 13.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,075 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 47.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 52.2% born overseas. The main religion in Nollamara - Westminster is Christianity, making up 42.8% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 9.9% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Perth average of 3.2%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Nollamara - Westminster are Other, comprising 23.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 11.2%, English, comprising 17.2% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 28.0%, and Australian, comprising 14.2% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 21.2%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Macedonian is notably overrepresented at 2.1% of Nollamara - Westminster (vs 0.4% regionally), Serbian at 0.8% (vs 0.3%) and Vietnamese at 3.1% (vs 0.8%).

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

At 34 years, Nollamara - Westminster's median age is somewhat lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 and similarly considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Perth, Nollamara - Westminster has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (20.9%) but fewer 55 - 64 year-olds (8.6%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 6.4% to 7.7% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 22.9% to 20.9% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 7.8% to 6.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Nollamara - Westminster. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 31%, adding 727 residents to reach 3,094. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts.