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

According to investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Tuart Hill - Joondanna stands at approximately 14,723 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,903 people (14.8%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count was 12,820 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,673 alongside 90 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 4,055 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top 10% of all Australian areas analyzed, showing that local land is in short supply. The 14.8% expansion rate of Tuart Hill - Joondanna since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the broader SA3 region, positioning the suburb as a leader in regional growth. The main driver of this expansion was overseas migration, which was responsible for about 76.8% of the total population increase in recent times.

AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for every SA2 region. For locations lacking this data, or to compute growth trends past the year 2032, AreaSearch implements cohort-specific growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future demographic indicators suggest population growth will exceed the national median, with the locality projected to add 2,158 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a total increase of 14.3% over the 16 years.

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

Tuart Hill - Joondanna averages approximately 57 dwelling approvals per year, summing to 286 residential approvals over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 52 approvals have been registered. An average of 5.4 individuals moved to the suburb for each new home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating that demand is outstripping supply, a trend that typically drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new dwellings are built at a mean value of $262,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals reached $11.7 million during this financial year, demonstrating steady non-residential activity.

Compared to Greater Perth, Tuart Hill - Joondanna registers a similar level of new residential approvals per capita, maintaining a market balance in line with adjacent suburbs. The composition of new approvals consists of 70.0% standalone houses and 30.0% multi-unit dwellings, with an expanding selection of townhouses and apartments offering choices across different price brackets, from family residences to smaller, low-cost options. New building work leans more toward standalone houses than the existing housing profile (34.0% at Census), demonstrating sustained interest in family housing despite density issues. Recording approximately 427 people per residential approval, Tuart Hill - Joondanna presents a mature property market.

Long-term forecasts indicate that Tuart Hill - Joondanna will gain 2,108 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Residential building volume is aligning with these growth projections, though property seekers may face increased rivalry as the local population expands.

Tuart Hill - Joondanna has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure, major construction projects, and zoning plans have a significant influence on property market performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 developments that are likely to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Tuart Hill Precinct Structure Plan (City of Stirling), C6, the Scarborough Beach Road and Green Street Roundabout, and The Coolbinia, with details provided below for the most significant developments.

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

The workforce of Tuart Hill - Joondanna is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professionals, an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, and a 3.5% expansion in employment over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,444, and the local unemployment rate was 0.8% lower than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%. Furthermore, the local participation rate of 76.9% was higher than the Greater Perth level of 70.2%. Census records show that a modest 7.9% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by Covid-19 restrictions.

The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. Conversely, manufacturing is the source of employment for only 3.7% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Perth average of 5.5%. The area is mostly residential and offers a limited volume of local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against the count of local jobs at the Census.

According to AreaSearch's review of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 3.5% and the total labor force grew by 3.8%, which led to an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and its labor force grow by 2.5%, with unemployment increasing by 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding prospective labor demand in Tuart Hill - Joondanna. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of growth varies by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the job mix in Tuart Hill - Joondanna suggests local employment would rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).

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

The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the Tuart Hill - Joondanna SA2 exceed national averages, with a median of $60,941 and a mean of $74,236. For comparison, Greater Perth recorded a median of $60,748 and a mean of $80,248. Adjusted for the Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $67,602 for the median and $82,350 for the mean as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that personal income ranks in the 77th percentile ($991 weekly), while household income places in the 40th percentile. The income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which accounts for 32.7% of residents (4,814 people), matching the wider region where this bracket stands at 32.0%. Rental and mortgage costs consume a large share of earnings, leaving only 82.8% of income disposable, which places the area in the 40th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area 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

According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Tuart Hill - Joondanna consisted of 34.0% standalone houses and 66.0% alternative housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas the wider Perth metro area comprised 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. The home ownership rate in Tuart Hill - Joondanna was lower than the metropolitan average at 22.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (31.6%) or renters (46.0%). The median mortgage repayment of $1,733 per month was lower than the metropolitan median of $1,907, while the median weekly rent of $320 was lower than the regional rate of $350. Nationally, Tuart Hill - Joondanna's mortgage costs are below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are lower than the national median of $375.

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

Family units constitute the majority of households at 53.4%, which includes couples with children at 18.8%, couples without children at 25.3%, and single parent households at 8.1%. Non-family households account for 46.6% of the total, with single person households representing 41.7% and group houses making up 4.9%. The median household size of 2.0 residents 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 levels in Tuart Hill - Joondanna are higher than state and regional averages, with 42.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% in WA and 29.0% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 27.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Technical and trade training is also common, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (17.9%).

A significant 24.5% of the local population is enrolled in study. This group is composed of 7.2% in tertiary institutions, 6.4% in primary schools, and 3.8% attending secondary schools.

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

Public transport services in the area include 66 active stops, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 14 routes, carrying 2,184 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is rated as high, with residents living an average of 150 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the most common mode of travel at 77%, followed by buses at 11% and trains at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A small proportion of residents (7.9%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.

Service frequency across all local transport routes averages 312 trips per day, which is equal to approximately 33 weekly trips for each transport 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

Health indicators show favorable outcomes in Tuart Hill - Joondanna, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illness. The frequency of common health conditions is low among the general population and close to national averages for older, vulnerable age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 56% of the population (~8,259 people). This is comparable to the 59.0% rate recorded across Greater Perth.

Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 9.3% and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 72.9% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Residents under the age of 65 experience better health than average. The suburb has 14.6% of its population aged 65 and over (2,146 people), which is lower than the Greater Perth proportion of 16.1%. While seniors in the area have above-average health outcomes, their national ranking is lower than that of the suburb's younger demographic.

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 exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 32.4% of residents using a language other than English at home and 43.2% born in another country. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 44.2% of the local population. Buddhism shows the most significant variation from regional norms, accounting for 5.7% of residents compared to 2.7% in Greater Perth.

In terms of parental heritage, the three most common ancestries in Tuart Hill - Joondanna are English at 22.4% (which is lower than the metropolitan average of 28.0%), Australian at 16.9%, and Other at 14.6%. The representation of other nationalities varies from regional patterns, with Italian heritage accounting for 9.0% of the population (compared to 4.2% regionally), Serbian heritage at 0.8% (compared to 0.3%), and Croatian heritage at 1.2% (compared to 0.8%).

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

The median age in Tuart Hill - Joondanna is 36 years, which is close to the Greater Perth median of 37 years and slightly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb has a larger proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (23.2%) and a smaller proportion aged 15 - 24 (8.2%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 17.8% to 18.9% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age cohort has decreased from 24.0% to 23.2%. Demographic projections indicate the age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to grow the most, increasing by 26% (adding 437 residents to total 2,107), while the number of residents in the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups is projected to decrease.