Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 18,574. This figure represents an increase of 1,508 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,066. The growth was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 18,580 as of June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,711 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's growth rate of 8.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.6%, positioning it as a growth leader regionally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.3% of overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilizes ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Projected demographic shifts suggest a population increase just below the median of statistical areas nationally by 2041, with an expected growth of 6.1% total over the 17 years based on latest population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora recorded approximately 107 residential property approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY20-FY25, around 538 homes were approved, with 17 recorded so far in FY26. On average, 3.9 new residents per year have been associated with each home built over the past five financial years.

This indicates substantial supply lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $952,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties. Additionally, $6.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year.

Compared to Greater Perth, Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. Recent construction comprises 65% standalone homes and 35% attached dwellings, offering options across different price points. Detached housing is favoured more than current patterns suggest (46% at Census), indicating robust demand for family homes. The area has approximately 230 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. Looking ahead, Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora is projected to grow by 1,126 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of twenty-four projects that may impact the area. Key projects include The Coolbinia, Breckler Park 3x3 Basketball Court, Underground Power Project North Perth/Mt Hawthorn, and Scarborough Beach Road and Green Street Roundabout. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.4% as of June 2025, lower than the Greater Perth rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%. There were 10,925 residents employed by June 2025, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation in Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

The area has a notably high concentration of employment in professional & technical services, at 1.4 times the regional average. However, mining shows lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 7.0%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, while labour force increased by 4.0%, causing a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7% and unemployment rise slightly. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts suggest employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022. Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora had a median income of $62,106 and an average income of $82,636 among taxpayers. These figures were among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since June 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $69,317 (median) and $92,230 (average). The 2021 Census reported personal income at the 71st percentile ($931 weekly) and household income at the 50th percentile. Income analysis showed that 27.7% of the population (5,144 individuals) fell within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, similar to the regional average of 32.0%. High housing costs consumed 15.5% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 51st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking was in the 7th decile.

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora, as per the latest Census, houses accounted for 46.5% of dwellings while other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other') made up 53.4%. In contrast, Perth metropolitan area had 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora was 31.0%, similar to Perth metro's level, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.2% and rented ones at 35.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, surpassing Perth metro's average of $1,950. Weekly rent median stood at $325 compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora's mortgage repayments were higher than Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 61.1% of all households, including 25.7% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for 38.9%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households making up 3.8%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 39.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 29.0% in the Small Area level 4 (SA4) region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (16.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 7.5% in primary, 7.2% in tertiary, and 6.2% in secondary education. The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,338 students. Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1106. The educational mix includes three primary schools and two K-12 schools. Local school capacity is limited at 7.2 places per 100 residents, compared to the regional average of 14.5, which means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora has 100 active public transport stops. These stops are served by 19 bus routes. Together, these routes provide 3786 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 171 meters. On average, there are 540 trips per day across all routes, which equals approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora residents show slightly elevated prevalence of common health conditions among both younger and older age groups compared to average figures. Approximately 61% of the total population (11,385 people) have private health cover, exceeding the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues affect 8.0% of residents, while arthritis impacts 7.3%. A total of 70.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 73.0% in Greater Perth. The area has 22.2% of residents aged 65 and over (4,132 people), higher than the 18.3% in Greater Perth. This aligns with general population health profiles.

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

Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora has a high level of cultural diversity, with 26.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora, making up 46.6% of people. However, Judaism is substantially overrepresented, comprising 6.5%, compared to the Greater Perth average of 1.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.4%), Australian (18.4%), and Other (13.5%). Notably, South African (1.4% vs regional 1.0%), Polish (1.3% vs regional 0.9%), and Italian (8.6% vs regional 7.2%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora.

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora is 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Perth average, there is a notable over-representation of the 85+ cohort (5.0% locally) and an under-representation of 5-14 year-olds (9.3%). Between 2021 and present, the proportion of the population aged 75-84 has increased from 7.1% to 7.9%, while the proportion of those aged 15-24 has decreased from 10.4% to 9.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Yokine-Coolbinia-Menora's age profile. The number of people aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 917 (a 99% increase) from 928 to 1,846. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 89% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.