Waroona

Waroona has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Waroona's population was 4,558 as of November 2025, an increase of 324 people (7.7%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,234 people. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,537 in June 2024 and an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 5.5 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Waroona had a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outperforming non-metro areas. Interstate migration contributed approximately 66.7% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopted 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilised growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends project above median population growth for locations outside capital cities. Waroona is expected to grow by 582 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 12.3% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Waroona when compared nationally

Waroona has experienced approximately 29 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 145 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 1.9 new residents have arrived annually for each new home over these five years.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. The average construction cost value of new homes has been around $287,000. In FY-26, Waroona has recorded approximately $2.4 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature.

Compared to the Rest of WA, Waroona has seen slightly more development activity, with an 11.0% increase per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. All recent development in Waroona has consisted of standalone homes, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The population-to-dwelling approval ratio is approximately 114 people per dwelling. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Waroona is forecasted to gain around 561 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Waroona has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified two projects expected to influence the area: Waroona Energy Park (Solar and Battery Precinct) and Railside Park. Other notable projects include Waroona Town Centre Revitalisation, Myalup Offshore Windfarm, and Additional Australind Trains Procurement.

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Employment performance in Waroona has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Waroona's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent with an unemployment rate of 5.6% and estimated employment growth of 6.5% over the past year as of September 2025.

There are 2,226 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% higher than Rest of WA's 3.3%. Workforce participation is lower at 53.2%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key industries include mining, construction, and manufacturing, with manufacturing employment levels at 2.5 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services show lower representation at 3.5% versus the regional average of 7.1%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 6.5%, labour force by 5.8%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points. This compares to Rest of WA's employment growth of 1.4%, labour force expansion of 1.2%, and unemployment fall of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. Applying these projections to Waroona's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.8% over five years and 11.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Waroona SA2's income level is higher than average nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Waroona SA2 is $51,260 and the average income stands at $69,956. These figures compare to those for Rest of WA's which are $57,323 (median) and $71,163 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $58,539 (median) and $79,890 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Waroona all fall between the 14th and 20th percentiles nationally. The largest segment comprises 27.5% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,253 residents), mirroring regional levels where 31.1% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, 85.5% of income remains, ranking at the 23rd percentile nationally.

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

Waroona's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Waroona stood at 43.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.3% and rented ones at 18.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,616. Median weekly rent in Waroona was $260, lower than Non-Metro WA's figure of $300. Nationally, Waroona's median monthly mortgage repayment is lower at $1,625 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and median weekly rent is also lower at $260 versus the national figure of $375.

Waroona has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.5% of all households, including 26.9% couples with children, 33.0% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.5%, with lone person households at 27.9% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Waroona faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 9.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 36.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Waroona has four active public transport stops currently operating. These stops are served by a mix of bus routes, totaling four different routes. Together, these routes offer 36 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Waroona is limited, with residents generally located 3172 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, services run five times per day across all routes, which equates to roughly nine weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Waroona is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Waroona faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 54%, covering around 2,479 people. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.3% and 8.1% of residents respectively. About 64.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.4% across the rest of WA. Waroona has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.7%, or 990 people, than the Rest of WA's 17.6%. Health outcomes among seniors in Waroona are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Waroona ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Waroona, as per the census conducted on 27 June 2016, had a population with low cultural diversity: 86.9% were citizens, 80.5% were born in Australia, and 93.6% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 50.7% of Waroona's population, compared to 45.9% across the rest of Western Australia. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.7%), Australian (28.3%), and Italian (8.4%).

There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: New Zealanders made up 0.9% of Waroona's population compared to 0.8% regionally, Maori comprised 0.8% versus 1.0%, and Australian Aboriginals constituted 2.8% versus 2.4%.

Waroona hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Waroona's median age is 47 years, which is significantly higher than Rest of WA's 40 years and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of WA, Waroona has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (16.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.2%). This concentration of 55-64 year-olds is well above the national average of 11.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of Waroona's population aged 55 to 64 has increased from 15.5% to 16.8%, while the percentage of residents aged 15 to 24 has risen from 9.8% to 11.0%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 65 to 74 has declined from 14.8% to 12.3%, and the percentage of those aged 45 to 54 has dropped from 13.6% to 12.3%. By 2041, Waroona's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 56%, reaching 656 people from the current 419. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 75-84 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.