Wellard (West) - Bertram

Wellard (West) - Bertram lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Wellard (West) - Bertram's population is around 23,469 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 5,516 people (30.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,953 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,095 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 841 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,885 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wellard (West) - Bertram's 30.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 44.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including overseas migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

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). As we examine future population trends, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 10,643 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 39.5% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Wellard (West) - Bertram was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Wellard (West) - Bertram has averaged around 267 new dwelling approvals each year, totalling 1,336 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26153 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 3.6 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $234,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. Additionally, $7.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Relative to Greater Perth, Wellard (West) - Bertram has similar development levels (per person), maintaining a market balance consistent with the broader area. This is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. New building activity shows 96.0% standalone homes and 4.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 70 people per dwelling approval, Wellard (West) - Bertram shows characteristics of a growth area.

Future projections show Wellard (West) - Bertram adding 9,269 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Wellard (West) - Bertram has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 18 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Providence Estate, Oakebella Estate, Cassia Estate Bertram, and Wolfdene Wellard Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment performance in Wellard (West) - Bertram has been broadly consistent with national averages

Wellard (West) - Bertram possesses a skilled workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and relative employment stability over the past year. As of December 2025, 12,921 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.3% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (80.4% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 5.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 6.4% versus the regional average of 9.2%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 0.5% alongside the labour force increasing by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This compares to Greater Perth, where employment grew by 2.3%, the labour force expanded by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Wellard (West) - Bertram. 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 Wellard (West) - Bertram's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Wellard (West) - Bertram SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $62,433 with the average level standing at $71,175. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $68,439 (median) and $78,022 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Wellard (West) - Bertram cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals 43.6% of the population (10,232 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 67th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Wellard (West) - Bertram is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Wellard (West) - Bertram, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.8% houses and 4.2% 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 Wellard (West) - Bertram was lagging that of Perth metro, at 9.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (62.4%) or rented (28.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Perth metro average at $1,800, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Wellard (West) - Bertram's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Wellard (West) - Bertram features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 80.2% of all households, comprising 46.2% couples with children, 20.6% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.8%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Wellard (West) - Bertram exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (26.8% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the SA3 area average of 19.8%, reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (28.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 34.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.6% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 68 active transport stops operating within Wellard (West) - Bertram, comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 7 individual routes, collectively providing 1,374 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 248 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 73%, with 18% by train and 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A relatively low 5.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 196 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wellard (West) - Bertram's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Wellard (West) - Bertram, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~12,696 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.0% and 7.0% of residents, respectively, while 77.3% 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 6.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,579 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Wellard (West) - Bertram is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wellard (West) - Bertram scores highly on cultural diversity, with 32.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 42.8% born overseas. The main religion in Wellard (West) - Bertram is Christianity, which makes up 43.4% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Other, which comprises 4.9% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wellard (West) - Bertram are English, comprising 23.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.3% of the population, and Other, comprising 15.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 8.1% of Wellard (West) - Bertram (vs 1.4% regionally), Maori at 2.2% (vs 0.9%) and South Australian at 1.3% (vs 1.0%).

Wellard (West) - Bertram hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

At 32 years, Wellard (West) - Bertram's median age is materially younger than the Greater Perth average of 37 and also significantly lower than the 38-year national average. Relative to Greater Perth, Wellard (West) - Bertram has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (19.0%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (4.5%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.6% to 13.9% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 6.4% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 10.1% to 7.7% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 18.3% to 16.6%. Demographic modeling suggests Wellard (West) - Bertram's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 67%, adding 1,929 residents to reach 4,826.