Cable Beach (WA)

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Drawing on ABS population revisions for the surrounding region alongside post-Census address validations by Districts, the suburb of Cable Beach has a projected residency of 6,547 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 817 individuals (14.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 5,730 residents. This shift is calculated from a baseline residency of 6,542, computed by Districts via the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with an additional 215 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting residency level translates to a density of 701 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical metrics observed across Districts database locations. The 14.3% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Cable Beach since the 2021 Census outpaced the national metric (9.3%) as well as the Rest of WA, placing the locality among the regional leaders for growth. This upward trajectory was chiefly fueled by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 52.0% of the overall population gains during the recent timeframe.

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Cable Beach boasts a highly skilled labor pool where essential service industries are prominently featured, with an unemployment rate of just 3.2% and an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the previous year according to Districts data aggregation. As of March 2026, 3,734 residents are employed, and the local unemployment rate sits at 0.3% lower than the 3.5% rate recorded for Regional WA. Workforce participation in Cable Beach reaches 75.0%, which is significantly higher than the 65.6% participation rate seen in Regional WA. Census survey results indicate that only 5.3% of residents work from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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Districts' most recent postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Cable Beach experiences income levels exceeding the national mean, with a median value of $62,008 and an average value of $72,875. These figures differ from those recorded for Regional WA, which report a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392. When adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, projected estimates for March 2026 reach approximately $68,785 for the median and $80,840 for the average. Data from Census 2021 positions household, family and personal incomes in Cable Beach at high national levels, falling between the 76th and 89th percentiles. In terms of income distribution, the biggest group accounts for 33.9% of residents, comprising 2,219 individuals who earn between and weekly, a proportion that mirrors the observed in the wider region. The area exhibits notable wealth, as of earners make more than each week, thereby sustaining high-end retail and service sectors. Housing expenses absorb of total income, yet robust earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile and place the locality in the th decile of SEIFA income rankings.

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Residential options in the area at the time of the last Census consisted of 78.2% standalone houses and 21.9% alternative housing types (including apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings), compared to Regional WA where standalone houses made up 88.5% and alternative styles accounted for 11.6%. Home ownership rates lagged the wider region at 19.0%, with the remaining properties being purchased via a mortgage (28.3%) or occupied by tenants (52.6%). Typical monthly mortgage costs were higher than the regional average at $2,167, and median weekly rent was recorded at $371, compared to Regional WA averages of $1,560 and $265. Nationally, mortgage outlays are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while tenant rental rates remain below the national average of $375.

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Family households represent the main living arrangement at 71.2% of homes, consisting of 29.2% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.8%, with single-person households at 23.8% and group share houses making up 5.0%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is slightly larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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Educational accomplishments in the local population are high, with 30.2% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 17.6% in Rest of WA and 20.5% in the broader SA4 region. This education profile positions the local workforce well for professional roles. Undergraduate degrees represent the largest category at 19.8%, with postgraduate degrees at 6.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.3%. Technical qualifications are also common, with 39.5% of residents aged 15 and older holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificate-level qualifications at 27.9%.

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Public transport services in the area include 13 active transit stops, which consist of bus services. These stops are connected to 1 route, which together provide 134 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as limited, with typical resident distances to the nearest stop averaging 740 meters. The area is primarily residential, and most workers travel outside the suburb for work. Private vehicles are the main transport mode at 86%, while 6% of residents walk and 3% ride bicycles. Households average 1.5 vehicles. A relatively low 5.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.

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Local health profiles show favorable conditions, with Districts research on mortality and illness rates indicating results that match national averages. Typical health issues occur at standard rates across both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 56% of the population, which equals roughly 3,674 individuals.

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The area shows similar cultural diversity markers to the broader region, with citizens making up 80.3% of the population, 81.7% born within Australia, and 87.1% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 41.6% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in Buddhism, which accounts for 1.3% of the local population compared to 1.0% across Regional WA.

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The median age of 33 years is lower than the Regional WA average of 40 and below the national median of 38. Compared to Regional WA, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 (19.3%) but fewer residents aged 65 to 74 (5.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 17.4% to 19.3%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 15.3% to 17.2%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 16.3% to 14.4%, and the 45 to cohort decreased from to . Projections suggest the local age profile will shift by with the to cohort expected to grow by , adding residents to reach while the to and to brackets are expected to decrease in size.

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Cable Beach currently has an estimated 477 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 297 children aged 0-2 and 197 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 28% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 26% by 2041 (to approximately 602 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 712. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.4 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.