Roleystone

An assessment of population growth drivers in Roleystone reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Roleystone's population was 7,243 people as of the 2021 Census. By February 2026, it had increased to around 7,935, reflecting a growth of 692 people (9.6%). This increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,707 in June 2024 and an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 106 persons per square kilometer at this time. Roleystone's growth rate of 9.6% since the census is within 0.3 percentage points of the national average (9.9%). Natural growth contributed approximately 51.5% 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 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). Future demographic trends project an above median population growth for Roleystone. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 998 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 9.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

Roleystone has seen approximately 19 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 96 homes. As of FY26, 13 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY21 and FY25 attracts around 3.7 new residents per year. This supply lagging demand has led to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes being constructed at an average cost of $347,000.

Commercial development activity in Roleystone is minimal, with $1.7 million in approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Perth, Roleystone shows significantly reduced construction (77.0% below regional average per person), supporting stronger demand and values for established properties. This limited new supply also falls under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining Roleystone's traditional low density character focused on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 600 people.

By 2041, Roleystone is projected to gain 770 residents, indicating a reasonable pace of construction growth despite potential growing competition as population increases.

Roleystone has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Cross Park Cricket and Netball Facility, Roleystone Theatre Redevelopment, Challenge Park Cycle Facility, and Forrestale Business Park. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Roleystone demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Roleystone has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% as of September 2025. This rate is 1.3% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

The estimated employment growth over the past year was 1.5%. As of September 2025, 4,331 residents were in work and workforce participation was similar to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, 10.7% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Roleystone shows strong specialization in construction with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 11.0%, compared to the regional level of 14.8%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5% while labour force increased by 1.9%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Roleystone's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Roleystone SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $64,416 and an average income of $79,629 in the financial year 2023. These figures were among the highest in Australia, compared to $60,748 and $80,248 respectively for Greater Perth. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $70,613 and $87,289, based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Roleystone's household, family, and personal incomes clustered around the 69th percentile nationally. The most common income bracket was $1,500 - $2,999, with 32.0% of residents (2,539 people). A substantial proportion, 33.4%, earned above $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retained 87.1% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. Roleystone's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

Roleystone's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Roleystone was at 38.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.3% and rented ones at 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,056, higher than Perth metro's $1,907. The median weekly rent was $350, equal to Perth metro's figure. Nationally, Roleystone's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,056 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $350 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 82.5% of all households, including 37.5% couples with children, 36.2% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.5%, with lone person households at 16.1% and group households at 1.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Roleystone performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Roleystone trail has 25.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 29.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.8% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

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

Roleystone has 41 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by one route, offering a total of 170 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents generally located 569 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Roleystone's residential nature. Cars are the dominant mode at 86%, while trains account for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 24 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Roleystone's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Roleystone's health outcomes show excellent results, as per AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is high, at approximately 58% of the total population (~4,634 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.7% of residents) and mental health issues (7.6%). A majority, 69.7%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Under-65s have better-than-average health outcomes. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 22.8% (1,809 people), compared to Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Roleystone records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Roleystone had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 7.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 41.9%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.3% in Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups were English (36.7%), Australian (24.4%), and Scottish (7.7%). Notably, Dutch (2.7%) and Welsh (0.9%) were overrepresented, while South African was slightly underrepresented at 0.8%.

Roleystone hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Roleystone's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and significantly exceeding the national average of 38. The strongest representation in Roleystone is the 65-74 age group at 12.5%, compared to Greater Perth. However, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.9%. Post-2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.2% to 8.7% of Roleystone's population. Conversely, the 45-54 group declined from 15.3% to 13.6%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 9.3% to 7.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Roleystone's age profile. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 46%, reaching 1,006 people from the current 688. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 70% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.