Port Kennedy

Port Kennedy has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Port Kennedy's population is around 14,952 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,475 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,477 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,418 in June 2024 and an additional 256 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 705 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Port Kennedy's growth rate of 10.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 55.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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, lower quartile growth is anticipated for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The area is expected to grow by 511 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a reduction of 0.1% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Port Kennedy when compared nationally

Port Kennedy has seen approximately 37 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 186 homes were approved, with an additional 52 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, each dwelling has attracted about 2.2 new residents per year over these years, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $433,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with high-end properties. In FY-26, there have been around $9.2 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development activity compared to residential. When compared to Greater Perth, Port Kennedy shows significantly reduced construction levels, at 71.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically boosts demand and prices for existing properties, although building activity has increased recently. This trend is also below national averages, likely due to the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent construction primarily comprises standalone homes (97.0%) with a small portion of townhouses or apartments (3.0%), maintaining the area's low-density nature and appealing to space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 239 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for further growth. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Port Kennedy may experience reduced pressure on housing, potentially presenting opportunities for buyers.

Port Kennedy has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five major projects that could affect this region. Key projects are Kennedy Bay Coastal Community, Port Kennedy Industrial Estate, Koorana Reserve Sports Complex Upgrade, and DHA Defence Housing Program - Rockingham. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Port Kennedy has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Port Kennedy has a balanced workforce comprising both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 6.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year. As of that date, 7,767 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 3.0% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Notably, manufacturing employment is at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 3.9% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.7%, while labour force grew by 4.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts indicate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth patterns may differ based on industry-specific projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Port Kennedy SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $56,474 and an average income of $69,144. These figures are higher than the national averages of $58,380 and $78,020 in Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $64,493, with average income at $78,962. The 2021 Census ranks household income at the 60th percentile ($1,921 weekly) and personal income at the 39th percentile. Income analysis reveals 37.0% of Port Kennedy's population (5,532 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 61st percentile.

Port Kennedy is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Port Kennedy, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.1% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Perth metropolitan area's 90.5% houses and 9.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Port Kennedy stood at 22.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.2% and rented ones at 23.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Port Kennedy was $350, slightly higher than Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Port Kennedy's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Port Kennedy features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.9% of all households, including 38.3% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 15.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 16.8% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Port Kennedy fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 11.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among residents with higher education qualifications at 8.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (34.5%). Educational participation is high, with 32.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (11.3%), secondary education (10.8%), and tertiary education (3.5%).

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

Port Kennedy has 78 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 1057 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is deemed good, with residents on average being located 228 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 151 trips per day, which translates to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Port Kennedy are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Port Kennedy's health indicators show below-average results.

Common health conditions are somewhat typical but higher than national averages among older cohorts. Private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (~8,029 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 9.7 and 8.1% of residents respectively. 67.2% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 68.5% in Greater Perth. As of 2021, 14.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,200 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Port Kennedy was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Port Kennedy has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 7.3% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 30.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Port Kennedy, accounting for 42.6% of the population. Notably, Islam's representation is slightly higher than the Greater Perth average, comprising 0.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (36.3%), Australian (25.4%), and Scottish (7.7%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Maori are overrepresented at 2.4%, Welsh also stand out at 9% of Port Kennedy's population, and New Zealanders make up 1.2%.

Port Kennedy's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Port Kennedy's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years. This is slightly below the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Port Kennedy has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.4%). Between the censuses of 2016 and 2021, the population aged 75-84 grew from 3.8% to 5.0%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 14.0% to 15.1%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 14.9% to 13.0%, and the 5-14 age group decreased from 15.6% to 14.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Port Kennedy's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 73%, adding 540 residents to reach 1,282. Residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 25-34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.