Tuart Hill - Joondanna

Population growth drivers in Tuart Hill - Joondanna are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Tuart Hill - Joondanna's population is around 14,671 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,851 people (14.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,820 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,303 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 88 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 4,041 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Tuart Hill - Joondanna's 14.4% 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 72.5% 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). Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth of national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,364 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 13.6% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Tuart Hill - Joondanna among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Tuart Hill - Joondanna has seen around 57 new homes approved each year, totalling 286 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 40 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 5.2 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition, leading to pricing pressures, while new homes are being built at an average value of $262,000. There have also been $11.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

When measured against Greater Perth, Tuart Hill - Joondanna shows comparable new home approvals (per person), supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. New development consists of 70.0% standalone homes and 30.0% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. New construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (34.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. With around 415 people per dwelling approval, Tuart Hill - Joondanna shows a developed market.

Population forecasts indicate Tuart Hill - Joondanna will gain 1,996 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

Tuart Hill - Joondanna has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 11 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Tuart Hill Precinct Structure Plan (City of Stirling), C6, the Scarborough Beach Road and Green Street Roundabout, and The Coolbinia, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Tuart Hill - Joondanna demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Tuart Hill - Joondanna features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.2%, and 4.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 9,383 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.9% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (78.0% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 7.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. In contrast, manufacturing employs just 3.7% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 5.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while labour force increased by 4.2%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3%, labour force growth of 2.6%, with 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 Tuart Hill - Joondanna. 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 Tuart Hill - Joondanna's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Tuart Hill - Joondanna SA2 is above the national average, with the median assessed at $60,941 while the average income stands at $74,236. 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 $66,804 (median) and $81,378 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows personal income ranks at the 77th percentile ($991 weekly), while household income sits at the 40th percentile. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.7% of residents (4,797 people), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 40th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Tuart Hill - Joondanna displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Tuart Hill - Joondanna, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 34.0% houses and 66.0% 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 Tuart Hill - Joondanna lagged that of Perth metro, at 22.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (31.6%) or rented (46.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Perth metro average at $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Tuart Hill - Joondanna's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Tuart Hill - Joondanna features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 53.4% of all households, comprising 18.8% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 46.6%, with lone person households at 41.7% and group households comprising 4.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Tuart Hill - Joondanna shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Tuart Hill - Joondanna significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 27.9% in WA and 29.0% in the SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 27.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (17.9%).

A substantial 24.5% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 7.2% in tertiary education, 6.4% in primary education, and 3.8% 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 66 active transport stops operating within Tuart Hill - Joondanna, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 14 individual routes, collectively providing 2,184 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 150 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 77%, with 11% by bus and 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 7.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 312 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

Tuart Hill - Joondanna's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Tuart Hill - Joondanna, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population and near the nation's average across older, at-risk cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~8,230 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 arthritis, impacting 9.3% and 6.3% of residents, respectively, while 72.9% 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 15.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,216 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Tuart Hill - Joondanna is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Tuart Hill - Joondanna scores highly on cultural diversity, with 32.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 43.2% born overseas. The main religion in Tuart Hill - Joondanna is Christianity, which makes up 44.2% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 5.7% of the population, compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Tuart Hill - Joondanna are English, comprising 22.4% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 16.9% of the population, and Other, comprising 14.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Italian is notably overrepresented at 9.0% of Tuart Hill - Joondanna (vs 4.2% regionally), Serbian at 0.8% (vs 0.3%) and Croatian at 1.2% (vs 0.8%).

Tuart Hill - Joondanna's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 36 years, Tuart Hill - Joondanna's median age is nearly matching the Greater Perth average of 37 and is similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Tuart Hill - Joondanna has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (21.8%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (7.9%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.0% to 4.9% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 24.0% to 21.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Tuart Hill - Joondanna's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 25%, adding 433 residents to reach 2,172. In contrast, both 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups will see reduced numbers.