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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora's population is around 18,901 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,835 people (10.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,066 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,580 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 71 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,759 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora's 10.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 92.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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). Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,120 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 4.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora has recorded around 76 residential properties granted approval annually, with 381 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 50 so far in FY-26. At an average of 3.9 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 $515,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $6.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus.

When measured against Greater Perth, Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora shows comparable development activity (per person), maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. New development consists of 65.0% standalone homes and 35.0% attached dwellings, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (46.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. At around 230 people per approval, Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora reflects a transitioning market.

Population forecasts indicate Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora will gain 799 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 10thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 30 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include The Coolbinia, Breckler Park 3x3 Basketball Court, Cottonwood Crescent Apartment Development, and Targeted Underground Power Program - Joondanna, Osborne Park, Tuart Hill, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.6%, and 4.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 10,958 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.5% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Based on Census responses, a low 9.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, mining shows lower representation at 5.1% versus the regional average of 7.0%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.2% while labour force increased by 4.2%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3%, labour force growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora. 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 Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 FY-23 reveals that income in the Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora SA2 is extremely high nationally, with the median assessed at $62,861 while the average income stands at $84,304. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $68,908 (median) and $92,414 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 71st percentile ($931 weekly), while household income sits at the 49th percentile. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 27.7% of residents (5,235 people), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.0% in the same category. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 51st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 46.5% houses and 53.4% 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 Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora was higher than that of Perth metro, at 31.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (35.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Perth metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $325, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 61.1% of all households, comprising 25.7% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.9%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households comprising 3.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people 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

Educational attainment in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 27.9% in WA and 29.0% in the SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 28.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (16.2%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.5% in primary education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 92 active transport stops operating within Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 20 individual routes, collectively providing 3,810 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 82%, with 12% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 9.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 544 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 41 weekly trips per individual 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

Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (11,643 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.0% and 7.3% of residents, respectively, while 70.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 23.2% of residents aged 65 and over (4,385 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth, though ranking lower nationally than the broader 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 26.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.2% born overseas. The main religion in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is Christianity, which makes up 46.6% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 6.5% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Perth average of 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora are English, comprising 22.4% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 18.4% of the population, and Other, comprising 13.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 1.4% of Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora (vs 1.0% regionally), Polish at 1.3% (vs 0.7%) and Italian at 8.6% (vs 4.2%).

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

With a median age of 40, Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora is somewhat higher than the Greater Perth figure of 37 and similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 85+ cohort is notably over-represented (5.1% locally), while 5 - 14 year-olds are under-represented (9.3%). In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.1% to 8.4% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 16.0% to 15.4%. Demographic modeling suggests Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 880 people (91%) from 965 to 1,846. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 91% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.