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

Tuart Hill - Joondanna's population is around 14,355 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,535 people 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 87 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,954 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Tuart Hill - Joondanna's growth rate of 12.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing 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 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). Based on demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for the area. By 2041, the population is expected to grow by 2,364 persons, reflecting a gain of 16.1% 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 approximately 57 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 286 homes. As of FY-26, 24 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodated around 5.2 new residents per year. This suggests a substantial lag between supply and demand, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost of new homes is approximately $403,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. In the current financial year, $11.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating balanced commercial development activity in the area. Compared to Greater Perth, Tuart Hill - Joondanna shows comparable new home approvals per capita, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns.

New developments consist of 70% standalone homes and 30% attached dwellings, offering options across different price points from family homes to more affordable compact living. The current trend favours detached housing more than the overall Census pattern, indicating 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 that the area will gain approximately 2,312 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining pace with projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

Tuart Hill - Joondanna has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 11 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Tuart Hill Precinct Structure Plan (City of Stirling), C6, Scarborough Beach Road and Green Street Roundabout, and The Coolbinia. Relevant projects are listed below.

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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 has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4% over the past year.

There are 9,296 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.9% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 70.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Manufacturing employs only 3.7% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 5.5%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.4%, while labour force increased by 4.0%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and an increase in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Tuart Hill - Joondanna SA2 had a median income of $60,594 and an average income of $73,383. This is higher than Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $69,198 (median) and $83,803 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 77th percentile ($991 weekly), while household income sits at the 40th percentile. Distribution data shows that 32.7% of residents (4,694 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 40th percentile. 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

Tuart Hill - Joondanna's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 34.0% houses and 66.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tuart Hill - Joondanna was at 22.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (31.6%) or rented (46.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,950 and the national figure of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Tuart Hill - Joondanna was recorded at $320, substantially below the Perth metro figure of $350 and the national average 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 constitute 53.4% of all households, including 18.8% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 46.6%, with lone person households at 41.7% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

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 is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 42.1% have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 29.0% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 29.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.7% and certificates for 17.9%.

A significant portion of the population is actively pursuing education, with 24.5% engaged in formal learning. 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 in Tuart Hill-Joondanna shows 66 active transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 different routes, together offering 2,176 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 150 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 310 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 32 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 shows strong health performance in Tuart Hill - Joondanna, with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population and figures near national averages for older, at-risk groups. Private health cover is high, at approximately 56% (~8,038 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.9%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are most common, affecting 9.3 and 6.3% respectively, while 72.9% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 73.0%. The area has 14.7% residents aged 65+, totaling 2,108 people, lower than Greater Perth's 18.3%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average.

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 has a high cultural diversity, with 32.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 43.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Tuart Hill-Joondanna, making up 44.2% of people. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 5.7% versus 3.6%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (22.4%), Australian (16.9%), and Other (14.6%). Italian, Serbian, and Croatian ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Tuart Hill-Joondanna compared to the regional averages.

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

Tuart Hill - Joondanna's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years, which is slightly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Tuart Hill - Joondanna has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.5%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 17.8% to 18.6%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 24.0% to 22.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Tuart Hill - Joondanna's age profile. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 30%, adding 496 residents to reach a total of 2,172. Conversely, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.