Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough

Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Northampton-Mullewa-Greenough's population is around 5,905 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 5,679 people, a growth of 226 individuals (4.0%). The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures: 5,862 in June 2024 and an additional 44 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.20 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.4% to recent population gains.

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 from 2023 based on 2022 data. Future demographic trends suggest the area will increase by approximately 296 persons to reach 2041, reflecting a total gain of 4.3% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough has approved approximately 42 residential properties annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 213 homes were granted approval, with an additional 18 approved so far in FY-26. Over these five years, the average number of new residents per year was zero for each new home approved.

This indicates that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and potential population growth above projections. The average construction value of new properties during this period was $246,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, $9.5 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating balanced commercial development activity in the area compared to the rest of WA. Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough has seen 72.0% more construction activity per person than the rest of WA, providing greater choice for buyers.

Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving the low-density nature of the location and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 154 people per dwelling approval in the area, further indicating a low-density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough is projected to add 253 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 1stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones include North West Coastal Highway Upgrades (Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area Access), Proposed Northern Commercial Retail Hub (Lot 55 Chapman Road), Glenfield Commercial Retail Hub, and Geraldton Heights Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Northampton-Mullewa-Greenough has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, diverse sector representation, and an unemployment rate of 3.2% as of September 2025. The area's employment rate aligns with Rest of WA's at 3.3%, but workforce participation is lower at 53.7%.

Key industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is notably concentrated, with employment levels at 2.9 times the regional average. However, mining is under-represented at 6.3% compared to Rest of WA's 11.7%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities.

Over a year ending September 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force grew by 0.4%, keeping unemployment stable. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Northampton-Mullewa-Greenough's industry mix suggests local employment should grow by 5.0% in five years and 11.2% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough SA2, the median income is $50,231 and the average income is $66,246. This contrasts with Rest of WA's figures where the median income is $57,323 and the average income is $71,163. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough SA2 would be approximately $57,364 (median) and $75,653 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough all fall between the 18th and 21st percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 28.3% of locals (1,671 people) with incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999. This pattern is also seen in the broader area where 31.1% fall within this range. Housing costs are modest, with 89.6% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 25th percentile nationally.

Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.9% houses and 9.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro WA's 87.5% houses and 12.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area stood at 52.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.3% and rented ones at 20.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,400, below Non-Metro WA's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was $225, lower than Non-Metro WA's $250. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the area were significantly lower at $1,400 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.6% of all households, including 23.2% couples with children, 38.7% couples without children, and 7.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.4%, with lone person households at 28.2% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.4.

Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.4%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (31.7%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.6% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 1.7% in tertiary education.

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

Northampton-Mullewa-Greenough has 13 active public transport stops. These are served by buses along five different routes. Together, these routes offer 17 weekly passenger trips.

Transport access is limited in the area, with residents on average located 5246 meters from their nearest stop. Service frequency averages two trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

Health performance in Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Northampton-Mullewa-Greenough faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~3,094 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis (10.2%) and asthma (7.0%). A total of 66.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.8% across Rest of WA. The area has 24.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,440 people), which is higher than the 18.3% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Northampton-Mullewa-Greenough had low cultural diversity, with 82.1% citizens, 85.3% born in Australia, and 96.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 53.2%, compared to 49.9% regionally. The top ancestry groups were English (33.9%), Australian (32.3%), and Scottish (8.0%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 4.7% versus 6.9% regionally, Dutch at 1.5% versus 1.3%, and New Zealand at 0.8% versus 0.6%.

Northampton - Mullewa - Greenough ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Northampton-Mullewa-Greenough has a median age of 49, which is higher than Rest of WA's figure of 40 and significantly greater than Australia's national norm of 38. The age group of 65-74 shows strong representation at 15.7%, compared to Rest of WA's figure, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.7%. This 65-74 concentration is well above the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15-24 age group has grown from 7.6% to 8.9%, and the 35-44 cohort has increased from 11.0% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 18.1% to 16.8%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 14.1% to 12.9%. By 2041, Northampton-Mullewa-Greenough is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 25-34 group projected to grow by 66%, reaching 857 people from 514. Meanwhile, the 85+ and 65-74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.