Australind (WA)

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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the broader region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Australind has an estimated residency of 18,320 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 2,332 people (14.6%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 15,988 residents. The change is calculated from a resident base of 18,300, which Districts estimated after evaluating the ABS ERP data release from June 2025 alongside an additional 287 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This size of population yields a density of 795 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded in Districts assessments. The 14.6% expansion rate of the suburb of Australind post-2021 Census outpaced the national figure (9.3%) as well as the SA3 territory, placing it among the local leaders in growth. Population increases in the area were chiefly driven by natural growth, which accounted for roughly of the overall population rise, although other contributors such as interstate and overseas migration also registered positive results.

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The suburb of Australind features a diverse labor pool comprising both professional and industrial workers, with a strong presence in manufacturing and production fields, an unemployment rate sitting at 2.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 1.1% based on localized data aggregation. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 9,768, while the unemployment rate was 1.0% below the Regional WA average of 3.5%, and participation in the workforce was standard at 70.0% compared to 65.6% for Regional WA. Census records indicate a minor 4.3% of workers performed duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Australind earn a median income of $57,965 and an average income of $72,909. This sits above the national average, comparing to a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392 across Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated calculations suggest figures of approximately $64,301 (median) and $80,878 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Australind around the 52nd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 35.6% of the population (6,521 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, matching regional trends where fall into the same tier. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain of their income for other expenditures, and the suburb of Australind ranks in the th decile on the SEIFA index of relative income advantage.

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According to the latest Census, residential structures in the suburb of Australind consisted of 93.9% standalone houses and 6.1% alternative dwellings such as duplexes and apartments, compared to Regional WA's breakdown of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Australind lagged behind Regional WA at 27.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (50.6%) or renters (21.4%). The median monthly payment for mortgage holders was higher than the Regional WA average at $1,712, while the median weekly rent stood at $350, compared to Regional WA figures of $1,560 and $265. Across the country, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Australind are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents remain below the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 78.3%, consisting of couples with children at 35.4%, couples without children at 29.9%, and single-parent structures at 12.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.7%, with single-person households representing 19.7% and group housing comprising 2.1% of the total. The median size of households in the suburb of Australind is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment profiles in the suburb of Australind reflect distinct challenges, with university graduation rates of 14.8% sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a regional hurdle and an opportunity for focused learning programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 11.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.9% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 45.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (35.8%).

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Public transit records show 88 operational transit stops in the suburb of Australind, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected by 6 separate routes, providing a combined total of 223 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is rated favorably, with residents living an average of 255 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Australind, most workers commute to external areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 91%, followed by buses at 5%. Car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles per household. A low 4.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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Indicators of health reveal favorable statistics for residents of the suburb of Australind, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes that align closely with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses remains standard across both youth and elderly demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is high, representing approximately 56% of the population (~10,286 people).

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The suburb of Australind displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 79.9% of residents born in Australia, 88.2% holding citizenship, and 92.7% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 42.6% of the local population. However, the most pronounced religious overrepresentation relative to the region is Islam, which accounts for 0.7% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional WA.

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The median age of 36 years in the suburb of Australind is lower than the Regional WA average of 40 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to Regional WA averages, the 5 - 14 year-old cohort is overrepresented at 15.0%, while the 55 - 64 age bracket is underrepresented at 10.7%. Data collected since the 2021 Census shows the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 4.7% to 5.6% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 16.3% to 15.0%. Population projections for 2041 point to substantial demographic transitions, led by a 44% growth in the 25 to 34 group (adding people) to reach from while the to cohort is projected to decrease by residents.

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Australind currently has an estimated 1,245 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 705 children aged 0-2 and 470 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 32% by 2041 (to approximately 1,646 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,150. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.