Carey Park (WA)

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Drawing on census data and subsequent residential address tracking by Districts, the suburb of Carey Park has an estimated population of 5,678 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 523 individuals (10.1%) since the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 5,155. This calculation builds on a baseline resident count of 5,670 calculated from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population release, combined with 11 validated new addresses registered after the census. The suburb's density is calculated at 1,395 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds typical ratios across the country. Expanding by 10.1% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Carey Park outpaced the national growth metric of 9.3% to emerge as a local leader in expansion. The primary catalyst for this growth was international migration, which accounted for roughly 59.0% of the overall population rise, even though interstate relocations and natural increases also registered positive results.

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Carey Park presents a diverse job landscape that includes both manual and office positions, with manufacturing and industrial fields playing a major role. The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.3% and an estimated employment growth of 1.1% from the previous year, according to data compiled by Districts from statistical area sources. As of March 2026, there are 2,597 working residents, and the local unemployment rate stands at 3.8%, which exceeds the Regional WA average of 3.5%, indicating potential for enhancement. At the same time, the workforce participation rate in Carey Park is notably lower, at 58.9%, whereas Regional WA reaches 65.6%. Census data also shows that only 2.3% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account when interpreting this figure.

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Tax statistics from the ATO for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayers in the suburb of Carey Park recorded a median income of $41,698 and an average income of $53,600. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $59,973 and $74,392 across Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $46,256 for the median and $59,458 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Carey Park between the 4th and 10th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket contains 28.2% of residents (1,601 people) earning between $800 and $1,499, differing from the regional trend where of taxpayers earn between and . Housing costs consume a large share of earnings, leaving only of income remaining, which ranks in the th percentile nationally.

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Census data reveals that separate houses constitute 79.7% of the housing stock in the suburb of Carey Park, with the remaining 20.3% consisting of medium or high-density dwellings, compared to a regional split of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Homeownership rates are lower than the Regional WA average, sitting at 24.9%, while mortgaged properties account for 28.2% and rental properties make up 46.9% of local dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,261, and the median weekly rent was $270, compared to regional medians of $1,560 and $265. Locally, mortgage costs are much lower than the national average of $1,863, and rents also track well below the Australian average of $375.

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Families make up 54.8% of local households, comprising 15.4% couples with children, 21.5% couples without children, and 16.9% single-parent households. The remaining 45.2% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 40.1% and group households making up 4.8%. The average household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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The suburb of Carey Park experiences educational gaps, with university graduation rates at 10.7%, well below the national rate of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for educational development campaigns. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 8.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.4% and postgraduate degrees at 1.2%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 42.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, comprising 8.2% with advanced diplomas and 34.3% holding certificates.

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Public transit infrastructure in the suburb of Carey Park includes 50 active bus stops. These stops are served by 12 distinct routes, which combine to offer 411 passenger services weekly. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 158 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers travel to other areas for employment, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode for 91% of workers. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 car per household, which is below regional levels. A low 2.3% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which occurred during pandemic conditions.

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Local health assessments indicate notable challenges in the suburb of Carey Park, based on calculations of mortality and chronic disease rates that impact multiple age groups. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, with only about 48% of the population (~2,752 people) holding policies, compared to regional and national averages of 56.4% and 55.7%.

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The suburb of Carey Park has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 83.5% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 80.8%, and monolingual English speakers representing 90.9% of households. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 41.9% of the population. The most pronounced overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of residents compared to 0.7% across Regional WA.

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The median age of residents is 39 years, which is close to the Regional WA average of 40 and the national median of 38. Young adults aged 25 to 34 represent 15.0% of the population, showing strong representation relative to the region, whereas children aged 5 to 14 are less common at 10.4%. Post-census tracking shows that the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 11.8% to 14.1% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.5% to 12.3% and the 85+ cohort fell from 3.4% to 2.3%. Projections to 2041 indicate shifting demographics, led by a 41% expansion of the to group, adding people to reach from a base of while the to and + cohorts are projected to contract.

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Carey Park currently has an estimated 317 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 182 children aged 0-2 and 122 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 10% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 35% by 2041 (to approximately 429 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 467. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.0 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.