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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates that Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra's population stands at approximately 14,873 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,304 individuals, marking a 9.6% rise since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,569 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,873 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 45 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 311 persons per square kilometer, suggesting ample space per person and potential for further development. Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra's growth rate of 9.6% since the 2021 census surpasses the national average of 8.9%, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

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 post-2032 growth, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population projections suggest a near-median increase for statistical areas nationwide, with an expected expansion of approximately 1,300 persons to 2041 based on current numbers, representing an 8.7% total increase over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra when compared nationally

Between FY21 and FY25, approximately 32 dwellings received development approval annually in Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra. Over these five years, a total of 162 homes were approved, with an additional 19 approved so far in FY26. On average, 6.4 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during this period.

This significant demand outpaces new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average expected construction cost of new homes is $183,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY26 alone, $7.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra has a substantially reduced construction rate, at 80.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings.

The area is also under the national average in terms of construction activity, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity in Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra consists mainly of standalone homes (94.0%) with a smaller proportion of attached dwellings (6.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. As of now, there are an estimated 1378 people per dwelling approval in the area, reflecting its quiet and low activity development environment. Looking ahead to 2041, Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra is expected to grow by approximately 1,300 residents. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Banksia Grove West Primary School, Neerabup Flynn Drive Dual Carriageway Upgrade, Joondalup Private Hospital Expansion (Private Component), and Banksia Grove District Centre. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Tapping-Ashby-Sinagra has a skilled workforce with a notable presence in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 2.3% as of June 2025 and employment grew by an estimated 4.1% over the past year.

As of this date, 8690 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.5 percentage points lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Tapping-Ashby-Sinagra was higher at 70.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents were health care and social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction had a particularly high share of employment, at 1.4 times the regional level.

Meanwhile, professional and technical services had a lower employment share of 5.9%, compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population counts. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while labour force grew by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7%, labour force growth of 3.8%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Tapping-Ashby-Sinagra. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific growth rates varying significantly. Applying these projections to the local employment mix suggests potential growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

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

Tapping Ashby Sinagra's median income among taxpayers was $58,148 and average income stood at $71,668 in financial year 2022. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, current estimates project the median income to be approximately $66,405 and average income at around $81,845, based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 14.2%. Census data from 2021 indicates that incomes in Tapping Ashby Sinagra cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 dominated with 35.0% of residents (5,205 people). This pattern is similar to the surrounding region where 32.0% fall within this range. High housing costs consume 15.6% of income in the area. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 75th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.6% houses and 4.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra was at 26.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.6% and rented dwellings at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,898. The median weekly rent figure in Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra was $410, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.9% of all households, including 44.8% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 17.5% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8 people.

Educational attainment in Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra trail regional benchmarks, with 21.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (28.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.5% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education. Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra's 3 schools have combined enrollment reaching 1,218 students while the area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1023) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 primary, 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (8.2) fall below the regional average (15.6), with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis in Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra shows 47 active transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes, offering a total of 719 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is rated as good, with residents on average located 240 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 102 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra.

Prevalence of common health conditions was low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate was very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~8,224 people). The most common medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.2% and 6.9% of residents respectively. 73.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. 15.6% of residents were aged 65 and over (2,320 people), which is higher than the 13.6% in Greater Perth. This demographic requires more attention than the broader population.

Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Tapping-Ashby-Sinagra has a population where 14.2% speak a language other than English at home, and 43.7% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, with 45.6%. The category 'Other' comprises 1.9%, compared to 1.0% in Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (34.9%), Australian (20.3%), and Scottish (8.2%). Notably, South African (2.1%) is overrepresented compared to regionally (1.8%), as are Welsh (1.1%) and New Zealand (1.1%).

Tapping - Ashby - Sinagra's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Tapping-Ashby-Sinagra is 38 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Tapping-Ashby-Sinagra has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 at 14.1%, but fewer residents aged 25-34 at 10.7%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 4.7% to 5.8%, while the 5 to 14 age group declined from 16.5% to 14.3%. By 2041, Tapping-Ashby-Sinagra's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 69%, reaching 1,449 people from 856. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 71% of the population growth. Conversely, declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups.