Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora

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

According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is approximately 18,863 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,797 people (10.5%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 17,066 people. This shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 18,844 from June 2025 and 72 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population size results in a density of 2,753 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The area's 10.5% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced the national figure of 9.3%, making it a regional leader in population expansion. This demographic growth was almost entirely powered by net arrivals from overseas, which served as the exclusive contributor to population increases during recent periods.

ABS and Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilised by AreaSearch for each SA2. For localities lacking these specific projections, and to project trends beyond 2032, growth rates by age bracket from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 using 2022 data are applied. These demographic projections suggest population growth will track slightly below the national median for statistical areas, with a projected increase of 970 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total expansion of 5.0% over the 16 years.

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

An average of approximately 76 new residential approvals have been issued annually in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora, representing 381 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 73 approvals have been logged. With an average of 3.7 new residents added for each completed home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains well ahead of supply, a dynamic that typically spurs price appreciation and heightens buyer competition. Newly built properties average a value of $515,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, upscale market. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $6.5 million have been registered during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.

Per capita development activity in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora aligns closely with the wider Greater Perth region, keeping market supply and demand in balance with the broader metropolitan area. Recent building activity is composed of 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% medium to high-density dwellings, showing an evolving mix of attached housing formats that provide options across different price points, ranging from large family residences to more affordable, compact units. Notably, developers are building a higher proportion of detached homes than the historical baseline of 46.0% at the Census would suggest, reflecting an ongoing appetite for family properties despite overall densification. The area has approximately 234 people for each dwelling approval, suggesting capacity for further development.

Looking forward, Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is projected to add 951 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply is expected to satisfy demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially supporting growth that outpaces current predictions.

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 9thth percentile nationally

Developments in public infrastructure, major works, and urban planning initiatives play a key role in local property performance. AreaSearch has tracked 31 projects expected to influence the area. Prominent works include The Coolbinia, Osborne Park and Tuart Hill Targeted Underground Power Program, the Breckler Park 3x3 Basketball Court, and the Cottonwood Crescent Apartment Development, with the subsequent list identifying the most significant undertakings.

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Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

The workforce of Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is highly qualified, with a strong presence of professional services, an unemployment rate sitting at just 2.7%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 3.5%. As of March 2026, there are 11,026 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate running 1.5% below the 4.2% rate seen in Greater Perth, while participation in the labor force matches the Greater Perth level of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a modest 9.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

Resident employment is primarily centered in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The locality displays a particularly strong concentration of jobs in professional & technical fields, which are represented at 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, the mining sector has a smaller footprint, accounting for 5.1% of employment compared to the regional benchmark of 7.0%. The local job count relative to the resident working population suggests this mostly residential community has a limited pool of local employment opportunities.

Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that over a 12-month span, employment rose by 3.5% while the labour force grew by 3.8%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0%, a labour force expansion of 2.5%, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context regarding potential future demand in the Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora region. These five and ten-year projections have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific growth rates vary considerably. When applied to the industry mix in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora, these projections suggest local employment will rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, noting that this simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes does not incorporate localised population projections.

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

Based on AreaSearch's compilation of postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, the median income of taxpayers in the Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora SA2 was $62,861, with the average income recorded at $84,304. These figures are among the highest nationwide, comparing favorably to the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $69,732 for the median and $93,518 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 71st percentile ($931 weekly), while household incomes are at the 49th percentile. Income distribution data shows that 27.7% of the population (5,225 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the regional share of 32.0% in this bracket. Housing costs absorb 15.5% of incomes, but solid earnings help keep disposable income at the 51st percentile, and the area ranks in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.

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

At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora consisted of 46.5% detached houses and 53.4% other dwelling types, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, contrasting with the Perth metropolitan split of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora stood at 31.0%, exceeding the Perth metro benchmark, with the remaining residences being mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (35.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $2,000, higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $325, compared to $350 across Perth metro. Nationally, mortgage costs in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora run higher than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rents remain considerably lower than the national median of $375.

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

Families make up the majority of households at 61.1%, consisting of couples with children at 25.7%, couples without children at 26.2%, and single-parent households at 8.1%. The remaining 38.9% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 35.0%, alongside group households at 3.8%. The average household size of 2.2 residents is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The level of education in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is notably higher than regional benchmarks, with 39.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.0% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 28.0% of the population aged 15 and over holding vocational credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (16.2%).

Participation in education is high, with 26.3% of local residents currently engaged in formal study. This includes 7.5% enrolled in primary schools, 7.2% attending tertiary institutions, and 6.2% undertaking secondary schooling.

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

Public transit infrastructure includes 92 active stops in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 20 different routes, which support a total of 3,810 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is highly rated, with the average distance to the nearest stop standing at 171 meters. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 82%, followed by buses at 12%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 9.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

Bus services average 544 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 41 weekly trips for each individual transit stop.

The level of general health in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness rates and mortality, Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora displays favorable health outcomes, with the incidence of common medical conditions running low across the general population, although elevated above national averages among older, high-risk groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, covering approximately 62% of the population (11,619 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 8.0% and 7.3% of residents respectively. Conversely, 70.4% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. The working-age population is generally healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older represent 21.5% of the local population (4,049 people), a larger share than the 16.1% recorded across Greater Perth, although this age cohort ranks lower on a national scale than the general population.

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora displays a high degree of cultural diversity, with 26.1% of residents using a non-English language at home and 38.2% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.6% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration is Judaism, which accounts for 6.5% of residents, representing a significant variance from the Greater Perth average of 0.3%.

Regarding ethnic ancestry, the three largest groups in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora are English at 22.4% of the population (below the regional benchmark of 28.0%), Australian at 18.4%, and Other ancestries at 13.5%. There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with South Australian ancestry accounting for 1.4% of residents (compared to 1.0% regionally), Polish at 1.3% (compared to 0.7%), and Italian at 8.6% (compared to 4.2%).

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

The median age of 40 in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is slightly higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, the area features a high share of residents aged 85 and over (4.6%), while children aged 5 to 14 represent a smaller share (9.4%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket has risen from 7.1% to 7.8% of the population. Projections suggest the age profile will change notably by 2041, with the 85 and over cohort expected to grow by 817 people (95%) from 863 to 1,681. Combined, cohorts aged 65 and older will represent 87% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend. In contrast, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decrease in size.