Willetton
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Willetton are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Willetton's population was approximately 21,330 as of November 2025. This represented an increase of 2,068 people, a 10.7% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 19,262. The change was inferred using ABS data: Willetton's estimated resident population in June 2024 was 21,179, with an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density of 2,440 persons per square kilometer, placing Willetton in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Willetton's growth rate exceeded the national average of 8.9%, indicating it was a region leading in population growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 estimations, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, Willetton's population is projected to increase by 3,261 persons to 2041, a 14.6% rise over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Willetton among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Willetton has received approximately 106 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25531 homes were approved, with an additional 28 approved in FY26 so far. On average, Willetton sees 3.6 new residents per year for each dwelling constructed during this period.

This supply has lagged demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new homes is $271,000. In the current financial year, commercial development approvals total $16.5 million, indicating balanced commercial activity.

Willetton's construction rates per person are similar to those in Greater Perth, supporting market stability. However, building activity has slowed recently. Detached houses make up 97% of new building activity, with townhouses or apartments at 3%. This maintains the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 282 people per dwelling approval, Willetton indicates a developing market. By 2041, projections estimate an addition of 3,110 residents. If current development patterns continue, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Willetton has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Willetton Sports Precinct Transformation, Centuria Canning Vale Industrial Development, Willetton Senior High School Redevelopment, and Willetton Youth Centre Renovation. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Willetton performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Willetton has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 3.0% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 11,365 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.3 percentage points lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Willetton is on par with Greater Perth at 65.2%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical sectors. Willetton shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employs only 6.8% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 9.3%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, while labour force increased by 3.0%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7%, labour force expand by 3.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate potential future demand within Willetton. These projections suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Willetton's employment mix indicates local growth of approximately 6.7% 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 indicates that Willetton has an income slightly above the national average. The median income is $51,157 while the average stands at $65,740. In contrast, Greater Perth's figures show a median income of $58,380 and an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Willetton would be approximately $58,421 (median) and $75,075 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that Willetton's household income ranks at the 77th percentile ($2,178 weekly), while personal income sits at the 39th percentile. The data reveals that 32.2% of the population (6,868 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.0% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (32.7%) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. After housing costs, residents retain 87.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and Willetton's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Willetton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Willetton stood at 39.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.0% and rented ones at 20.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,820. The median weekly rent in Willetton was $400, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Willetton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Willetton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 84.1% of all households, including 51.5% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.9%, with lone person households at 14.3% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

Willetton shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Willetton's educational attainment is notably high, with 42.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 29.9% in the Small Area 4 (SA4) region as of the latest available data. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational pathways account for 24.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 14.3%. Educational participation is high, with 35.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.4% in primary, 12.1% in secondary, and 7.0% in tertiary education.

Willetton has a robust network of seven schools educating approximately 5,643 students as of the latest count. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1097. The educational mix includes four primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools. Willetton functions as an education hub with 26.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 14.8, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Willetton has 89 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 22 different routes that together facilitate 3,735 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents located an average of 218 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 533 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

Willetton's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Willetton's health outcomes data shows excellent results, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Its private health cover rate is approximately 52%, which is higher than the average SA2 area (~11,176 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.6% and 5.1% of residents respectively. Notably, 77.6% of Willetton's residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 76.0% in Greater Perth. As of the latest data (2016), 16.7% of Willetton's population is aged 65 and over (3,562 people). Health outcomes among seniors are strong, largely aligning with the general population's health profile.

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

Willetton has high cultural diversity, with 45.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 53.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Willetton at 41.2%. Buddhism is notably represented at 6.7%, equal to Greater Perth's average.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (21.2%), English (19.2%), and Australian (14.8%). Indian, Korean, and Sri Lankan groups are overrepresented in Willetton compared to regional averages: Indian at 8.8% vs 6.5%, Korean at 1.6% vs 1.2%, and Sri Lankan at 0.9% vs 0.7%.

Willetton's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Willetton's median age in 2021 was 40 years, slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, Willetton had a notably higher percentage of children aged 5-14 (17.6% locally vs. 12.2% nationally) but a lower proportion of young adults aged 25-34 (7.4%). Between 2021 and the present day, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 14.1% to 15.9%, while those aged 75 to 84 have increased from 4.4% to 5.5%. Conversely, the percentage of adults aged 35 to 44 has decreased from 15.3% to 13.6%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Willetton's age profile by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, increasing by 1,012 people (an 87% rise) from 1,166 to 2,179. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.