Banksia Grove (WA)

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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, alongside new address information verified by Districts since the Census, the resident population for the suburb of Banksia Grove is calculated to be roughly 12,691 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,340 individuals (11.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 11,351 inhabitants. The shift is determined from the resident count of 12,691, computed by Districts through evaluating the June 2025 ABS ERP publication and another 187 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population size translates to a density of 2,688 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Banksia Grove in the top quartile of national areas analyzed by Districts. The 11.8% expansion in the suburb of Banksia Grove since the 2021 census was quicker than the national average (9.3%), positioning it as a key local growth pocket. Demographic gains were mostly driven by natural increase, which made up roughly 39.0% of the total population rise in recent times, though international and interstate migration channels also recorded positive inflows.

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Banksia Grove has a skilled workforce with notable representation in industrial and manufacturing jobs, and an unemployment rate of 5.7% derived from aggregated statistical area data. In March 2026, 6,581 residents were employed, representing an unemployment rate that is 1.5% higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, while labor participation stands elevated at 76.0% compared to the capital city average of 70.2%. Census records show that a modest 6.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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According to ATO postcode records published for the 2023 financial year, the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Banksia Grove is $57,042, with an average of $67,773. This is close to the national middle ground, comparing to a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, updated figures would be roughly $63,277 for the median and $75,181 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes sit near the 66th percentile nationwide. The dominant bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, containing 43.8% of the community (5,558 people), which mirrors the broader regional pattern of 32.0% in this group. Dwellings expenses consume of earnings, yet healthy wages keep disposable income in the th percentile, with the SEIFA index placing the area in the th decile for income.

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Residential architecture in Banksia Grove at the time of the latest Census consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.1% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative options in metropolitan Perth. Home ownership levels were low relative to the metropolitan average, sitting at 7.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (68.8%) or renting tenants (23.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was lower than the metropolitan benchmark at $1,800, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $360, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage costs in Banksia Grove are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 80.3%, consisting of couples with children (44.1%), couples without children (18.2%), and single parents (16.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.7%, with single-person households at 17.0% and shared houses at 2.6%. The median occupancy size of 3.0 persons is larger than the metropolitan average of 2.6.

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Educational outcomes present some challenges, with university completion rates (20.0%) tracking well below the national mark of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are held by 14.9% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (30.3%).

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Public transit networks include 40 active stops within Banksia Grove, which are served by bus networks. These locations are connected by 2 separate routes that accommodate 916 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is favorable, with the typical household situated 206 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 82%, followed by train travel at 10%. Dwellings average 1.5 vehicles. A minor 6.2% of the workforce worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during the pandemic.

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Health measures indicate lower outcomes in Banksia Grove, based on mortality and chronic illness data evaluated by Districts, though overall illness rates in the general public are moderate. However, health challenges are more pronounced in older age groups compared to national averages, while private health insurance coverage is reasonably high, held by roughly 54% of residents (~6,867 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Banksia Grove has notable cultural diversity, with 23.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 40.7% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.5% of the community. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.9% of residents compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

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With a median age of 29, Banksia Grove has a younger population than Greater Perth at 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the capital city, the suburb has a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (21.5%) and a lower share of those aged 65 - 74 (2.2%). The 25 - 34 demographic is also higher than the national figure of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 cohort has expanded from 17.8% to 20.1%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 19.9% to 21.5%. Conversely, the 55 to group has contracted from to , and the to group has decreased from to . Looking to demographic models suggest shifts in the age structure, with the to group projected to expand by people () from to while contractions are expected in the to and to age brackets.

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Banksia Grove currently has an estimated 1,205 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 511 children aged 0-2 and 341 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 7% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 1,155 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,577. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.