Willetton

Population growth drivers in Willetton are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Willetton's population is approximately 21,330 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 2,068 people (10.7%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 19,262. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,179 in June 2024 and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,440 persons per square kilometer, placing Willetton in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Willetton's growth rate of 10.7% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends project an above median growth for national areas. Willetton is expected to increase by 3,261 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.6% over the 17 years.

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

Willetton has averaged approximately 106 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 531 homes. As of FY26, 37 approvals have been recorded. Over the same period, an average of 3.6 new residents per year was associated with each home built. This indicates a significant demand exceeding supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value for new properties is $271,000. In FY26, there have been $16.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Willetton's construction rates per person are similar to Greater Perth's, maintaining market balance with the broader area.

Recent construction comprises 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature. There are approximately 282 people per dwelling approval in Willetton, suggesting potential for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Willetton is projected to grow by 3,110 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Willetton has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the region. Key projects include Willetton Sports Precinct Transformation, Centuria Canning Vale Industrial Development, Willetton Senior High School Redevelopment, and Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct. 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.6%, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%. As of September 2025, Willetton had 11,262 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.4% and workforce participation matching Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, professional & technical services have a concentration level of 1.3 times the regional average, while construction shows lower representation at 6.8% compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population with resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Willetton's employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force increased by 2.2%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9% and unemployment rise marginally during the same period. Statewide, WA experienced a 0.27% contraction in employment between November 2024 and November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Nationally, employment grew by 0.14%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Willetton's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Willetton SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $51,157 and an average income of $65,740 in the financial year 2022. Nationally, these figures were approximately similar to the national averages of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively for Greater Perth. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be around $58,421 and $75,075 respectively, accounting for a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Willetton's household income rank was at the 76th percentile ($2,178 weekly), with personal income at the 39th percentile. Income analysis showed that 32.2% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (6,868 individuals), mirroring the regional figure of 32.0%. The district exhibited affluence with 32.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retained 87.4% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. Willetton's SEIFA income ranking placed 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, consisted of 90.0% houses and 10.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 78.4% houses and 21.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Willetton was 39.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.0% and rented ones at 20.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willetton 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 at $2,100 versus the Australian average of $1,863. Willetton's rents also exceeded the national figure of $375 with a median weekly rent of $400.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 15.9%, composed of lone person households at 14.3% and group households at 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 exceeds broader standards, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to WA's 27.9% and the SA4 region's 29.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational pathways comprise 24.6% of qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (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.

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 12.1% in secondary education, and 7.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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 city's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 218 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 533 trips across all routes, which translates 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 shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence rates for common conditions across all ages.

Its private health cover rate is approximately 52%, slightly 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. A total of 77.6% of Willetton's population reports no medical ailments, compared to 76.0% in Greater Perth. As of the latest data (2016), 16.7% of Willetton's residents are aged 65 and over (3,562 people). Seniors' health outcomes align with those of the general population.

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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 45.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Willetton, accounting for 41.2% of people. Buddhism is overrepresented in Willetton compared to Greater Perth, comprising 6.7% versus 6.7%.

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

Willetton's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Willetton's median age is 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, Willetton has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 5-14 (17.6% locally vs. an average of 12.2%), while those aged 25-34 are under-represented (7.4%). Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 14.1% to 15.9%, and the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.4% to 5.5%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age cohort has decreased from 15.3% to 13.6%. Demographic projections suggest that Willetton's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow substantially, 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 numbers.