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Greater Perth / Kwinana
$708
Median rent / wk
Period ending Jun 2026
+1.5%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Jun 2026
2,141
People
17 Jul 2026
+7.8%
Growth since 2021
Census
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL50274How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
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2,141
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 1,987 people
10.02 km²
Land area
213.7 /km²
Density
4.0%
Unemployment
3 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Casuarina (WA) is situated 32 kilometers south from the Perth CBD. As of May 2026, the population is estimated at approximately 2,141 residents. This figure represents an increase of 154 people (7.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,987 people. These population estimates are based on aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts released annually, combined with quarterly updates from national address file data. The local real estate market shows a strong representation of detached houses, supported by high levels of outright home ownership and an above-average median household income. The demographic profile features a notable presence of residents aged 35 to 44, alongside elevated numbers in the 25 to 34 and 45 to 54 age categories. The community has a high proportion of teenagers and young adults, largely comprised of family households and couples with children, experiencing strong expansion patterns.
Estimated residents are up from 1,987 at the 2021 Census — a change of 154 people, or 7.8%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Population growth
Casuarina ranks in the 84th percentile nationally for population growth, with the population up +7.8% since the 2021 Census.
Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 242 residents by 2041 — growth of 11.3% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Casuarina, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 61st percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 5.5% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Weak local employment drivers
Casuarina ranks in the 24th percentile nationally for employment drivers (score 2.4/10).
Areas with limited local job creation rely more heavily on commuting access and broader regional employment conditions.
Limited public transport access
Casuarina ranks in the 20th percentile nationally for transport & access (score 2/10).
Car-dependent locations can appeal to a narrower tenant pool and are more exposed to fuel and commuting costs.
Below-average amenity provision
Casuarina ranks in the 9th percentile nationally for amenities (score 0.9/10).
Thin local amenity can cap price premiums relative to better-serviced neighbouring suburbs.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Casuarina. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts analysis of residential development drivers sees Casuarina recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
Detail
Districts' evaluation of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data reveals that Casuarina has averaged approximately 3 new home approvals annually. This results in an estimated 15 dwellings approved throughout the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 13 during FY-26 so far. Because an average of 6.9 people per year relocated to the area for every completed dwelling during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply. This mismatch generally places upward pressure on prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new residences carry a mean construction value of $374,000—slightly higher than the regional norm—pointing to a preference for premium housing.
In comparison to Greater Perth, construction activity in Casuarina is notably subdued, tracking 90.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited rate of new construction typically supports demand and valuations for existing properties, even though building activity has risen in recent times. This level is also lower than the national benchmark, indicating a mature market and highlighting potential constraints on development. Additionally, residential construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the locality's low density aesthetic and focusing on family residences designed for spacious living. An estimated 348 people in the locality for each building approval highlights a quiet, low-scale development environment.
Population projections suggest Casuarina will add 242 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent Districts quarterly estimate. Given the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing is projected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially supporting expansion beyond these population forecasts.
No development applications were found in Casuarina.
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Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Casuarina (WA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 12 | 19,367 | 185,138 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 13 | 20,010 | 184,871 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 3/100.0% | 10,235/82.9% | 89,436/61.9% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 2,116/17.1% | 55,043/38.1% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 3 | 16,938 | 188,882 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 15 | 84,690 | 944,410 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 2.9 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 1.5 | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 4.7 | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 6.9 | 3.4 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Approval | 347 | 144 | 158 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 374 | 297 | 342 |
| Commercial Development Value | 0 | 5,549,241 | 105,080,908 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 52 | 100 | 100 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Casuarina has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally
Detail
Developments in local infrastructure, major construction works, and planning updates are key drivers of regional performance. Districts has identified 2 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Bertram Square Local Centre, Amore Bertram, Westport - Kwinana Container Port, and the Anketell-Thomas Road Freight Corridor, with details provided on those of greatest relevance.
Residential Development
ConstructionWellard Green is a 146-lot residential land estate by Wolfdene in partnership with Blueways Group. Located adjacent to the Wellard Bulrush Nature Reserve and close to Wellard Train Station, the estate is being delivered in staged releases with civil works underway and Stage 1 sold out.
Source 1 for Wellard Green (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Wellard Green (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionAward-winning 72-lot boutique residential estate by Urban Quarter interwoven with existing bush and wetlands. Features adventure playground, walking trails, landscaped parks, and 20 hectares of recreational space plus 75 hectares of surrounding bush and wetlands. Located 25 minutes from Perth CBD with easy access to Wellard train station. Stage 20 now selling.
Source 1 for Providence Estate (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Providence Estate (opens in new tab)
Education & Training
CompletedSunrise Primary School (formerly known by the planning name Wellard East Primary School) opened in February 2026 to provide enrolment relief for Wellard Primary School. Officially opened by Education Minister Sabine Winton, the AUD 35.8 million school accommodates 540 students from kindergarten to Year 6, serving the growing communities of Wellard, Casuarina and Oldbury. Facilities include five kindergarten and pre-primary classrooms with shaded play spaces, two double-storey teaching blocks with 13 classrooms, an inclusive education classroom, science and art rooms, a library resource centre, a covered assembly area with music room and canteen, an administration block, staff facilities, hardcourts, an oval and a car park.
Precincts & Urban Renewal
CompletedNeighbourhood retail and mixed-use centre serving Bertram and the surrounding Kwinana community. Bertram Central opened in 2015 on the corner of Champion Drive and Hero Crescent, Bertram, and includes an IGA supermarket, medical centre, pharmacy, gymnasium, liquor store and specialty retail across three buildings totalling around 9,196 square metres. The centre was delivered as part of the Bertram/Belgravia Central estate, developed under a joint venture between Satterley Property Group and the Department for Housing and Works, and was later sold as a fully-leased investment asset.
Source for Bertram Central Shopping Centre (opens in new tab)
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
PlanningPlanned refurbishment and modest expansion of the Parmelia Community Centre to improve accessibility, modernise the existing facility and provide additional flexible community spaces for local programs and events. The project remains listed within the City of Kwinana capital works program with planning activities underway.
8 projects tracked around Casuarina (WA), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026No indexed listing in Casuarina currently maps to an on-market status. New listings appear here as listing events are ingested.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 forest grove, casuarina, WA, 6167 | $1.15M | 11 June 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8,019m² | $143 |
| 33 nicolas dr, casuarina, WA, 6167 | $2.11M | 13 May 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20,000m² | $106 |
| 63 newbold rd, casuarina, WA, 6167 | — | 4 May 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 7 | 18,100m² | — |
| 20 born rd, casuarina, WA, 6167 | $1.51M | 26 Mar 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 2 | 20,000m² | $76 |
Source: Districts property records · 4 in 2026 · 68 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Casuarina with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casuarina | — | 2,141 | — | — | — |
| Bertram | 3.0 km | 7,580 | — | — | — |
| Parmelia | 4.8 km | 7,241 | — | — | — |
| Wellard | 4.8 km | 18,726 | — | — | — |
| Orelia | 5.2 km | 5,128 | — | — | — |
| Wandi | 5.4 km | 5,490 | — | — | — |
| Mandogalup | 6.1 km | 2,323 | — | — | — |
| Calista | 6.5 km | 2,060 | — | — | — |
| Oakford | 6.6 km | 3,273 | — | — | — |
| Medina | 6.8 km | 2,444 | — | — | — |
| Leda | 7.0 km | 3,294 | — | — | — |
| Aubin Grove | 8.1 km | 7,477 | — | — | — |
| Hammond Park | 8.4 km | 9,656 | — | — | — |
| Banjup | 9.4 km | 1,538 | — | — | — |
| Atwell | 10.8 km | 10,327 | — | — | — |
| Success | 11.1 km | 13,490 | — | — | — |
| Byford | 11.4 km | 24,717 | — | — | — |
| Forrestdale | 11.5 km | 3,771 | — | — | — |
| Hillman | 11.6 km | 1,935 | — | — | — |
| Mundijong | 11.8 km | 1,528 | — | — | — |
| Baldivis | 12.0 km | 50,104 | — | — | — |
| Darling Downs | 12.1 km | 1,988 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Strong detached house representation
Notable 35 to 44yo presence
Above-average median household income
Elevated 25 to 34yo demographic
Pronounced 45 to 54yo representation
High levels of outright home ownership
One of the nation's highest rates of population growth since the 2016 Census
Population Growth
8.4
Density
3.4
Development Activity
5.2
Employment Drivers
2.4
Infrastructure Drivers
6.1
Education
6.0
Amenities
0.9
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Casuarina lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to Districts analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Detail
Determined by examining ABS population releases for the broader region alongside address datasets verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Casuarina (WA) has an estimated residency of 2,141 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 154 individuals (7.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 1,987 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 2,102 estimated by Districts following analysis of the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 2 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 213 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial personal space and potential capacity for future residential growth. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Casuarina (WA) has shown steady expansion with a 2.0% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the state average. This population rise was driven mostly by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 70.0% of the net gains, though all contributing factors, including natural increase and overseas migration, remained positive.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Casuarina shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia
Detail
Casuarina has a balanced job market divided between white and blue collar workers, with the construction sector showing notable local representation, and an unemployment rate of 4.0% according to Districts aggregates of statistical area data. In March 2026431 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.2% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, though participation in the labor force is significantly lower at 23.0% compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. Census responses indicate that a modest 12.2% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown circumstances should be kept in mind.
Resident employment is centered within construction, manufacturing, and retail trade. The area displays a strong specialization in construction, with its employment proportion reaching times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, accounting for of employment compared to regionally. The heavily residential locality appears to provide sparse local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to Districts analysis
Detail
Taxpayer income in Casuarina is below the national average based on ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. The median taxpayer income in the suburb is $43,870 and the average income is $50,898, contrasting with Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates point to roughly $48,665 for the median and $56,461 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show household incomes rank high at the 82nd percentile ($2,284 weekly), even though personal incomes place lower at the 51st percentile. In terms of earnings distribution, the largest cohort comprises 33.2% of residents (710 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to regional trends where fall into this range. High earners are well represented, with earning more than weekly, showing robust purchasing power. After accounting for housing costs, residents keep of their income.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Casuarina is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
Residential structures in Casuarina at the time of the latest Census consisted of 100.0% houses and no other dwelling types, compared to the Perth metro profile of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Casuarina was significantly higher than the Perth metro average, standing at 44.4%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (43.5%) or rented (12.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,300 was considerably higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $428 compared to the regional average of $350. Nationally, Casuarina's mortgage costs are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Casuarina at a glance
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Casuarina features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Family households represent the vast majority of homes at 82.5%, consisting of couples with children at 42.2%, couples without children at 30.7%, and single parent families at 7.6%. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.5%, with lone person households accounting for 12.4% and group households making up 4.0%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The educational profile of Casuarina exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
Detail
The locality displays low levels of higher education, with university qualification rates at 7.0%, which is well below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 5.7%, followed by graduate diplomas at 0.7% and postgraduate qualifications at 0.6%. Vocational training is held by 18.1% of residents aged 15 and over, divided between advanced diplomas at 2.9% and certificates at 15.2%.
Educational enrollment is high, with 70.8% of residents participating in formal study. This cohort is split between secondary education at , primary education at , and tertiary study at .
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
3.7km · score 7
Child Care
2.9km · score 3
GP
2.5km · score 24
Government Services
13km · score 6
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No public transport data available for this catchment area.
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Casuarina (WA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 0 | 13,348 | 171,981 |
| Routes | 0 | 551 | 12,966 |
| Weekly Trips | 0 | 137,233 | 1,140,068 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 0 | 85 | 235 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 0 | 263 | 7,586 |
| Population per Stop | 0 | 183 | 161 |
| Population per Trip | 0 | 17.8 | 24.3 |
| Population per Route | 0 | 4,428 | 2,136 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 20 | 88 | 100 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 2.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 12.2% | 8.7% | 23.9% |
| Single Mode Commute | 85.3% | 86.9% | 73.8% |
| Two Mode | 0.8% | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| –Car | 90.0% | 80.0% | 84.1% |
| –Train | 4.0% | 8.6% | 4.9% |
| –Bus | 1.7% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
| –Walk | 2.7% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| –Cycle | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| –Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Casuarina is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Casuarina has notable health issues, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency, with standard health issues present across younger and older demographics, and private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 47% of the population (~1,015 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent health diagnoses in the area are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 9.3% and 7.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 70.1% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age residents experience chronic health conditions at rates above the average. Residents aged and over make up of the population ( people), which is lower than the Greater Perth proportion of , with national percentiles tracking higher than the general population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Casuarina is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside Districts' national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Casuarina exhibits low cultural diversity, with 34.5% of residents holding citizenship, 82.7% born in Australia, and 96.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 41.5% of the population. The most distinct demographic variance was in Judaism, which recorded no followers in the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.
In terms of parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Casuarina are English at 35.2% of the population (notably higher than the regional average of 28.0%), Australian at 32.2% (significantly higher than the regional average of ), and Irish at . Other ethnic ancestries show notable deviations, with Dutch overrepresented at of the population compared to regionally, Welsh at compared to , and French at compared to .
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Casuarina's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
Detail
Casuarina's median age of 37 matches the Greater Perth average of 37 and is close to the national figure of 38. The 35 - 44 age bracket has a high representation at 24.6% compared to Greater Perth, while the 5 - 14 group is less common at 6.7%. The proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 21.4% to 24.6% of the population, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 4.8% to 6.7%, while the 25 to 34 group dropped from to . Looking toward demographic projections indicate significant changes in the local age profile, led by the to group which is projected to grow by ( people), rising from to . At the same time, the to and to age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No child care provision was observed in Casuarina (WA) for any age group.
Detail
Casuarina currently has an estimated 6 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 92 children aged 0-2 and 61 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 74% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 6 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 217. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).
2.0
Income
4.6
Age
3.0
Household Composition
9.0
Housing
8.8
Cultural Diversity
2.3
Health
2.6
Housing Cost
8.3
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Districts incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and to project development beyond 2032, Districts applies age cohort growth rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 figures. Based on these expected demographic transformations, the suburb of Casuarina (WA) is projected to experience population growth above the national median, with local numbers expected to rise by 281 individuals by 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 11.3% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Casuarina (WA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 2,141 | 2,476,253 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 7.8% | 17.0% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 1,987 | 2,116,647 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 18.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 12.0% | 71.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 70.0% | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 11.3% | 27.5% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 213 | 385 | 3 |
According to Districts analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period experienced a 10.2% decrease in the workforce and a 10.6% contraction in employment, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth recorded a 2.0% rise in employment and a 2.5% expansion of the workforce, with its unemployment rate rising 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context on prospective labor demand in Casuarina. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to project growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary significantly across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to Casuarina's job profile suggests local employment will rise by 5.5% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustration that does not incorporate local population projections.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Casuarina (WA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 431 | 1,352,527 | 14,651,372 |
| –Construction | 15.4% | 9.3% | 9.3% |
| –Manufacturing | 9.9% | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| –Retail Trade | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.5% |
| Labour Force | 449 | 1,411,735 | 15,298,546 |
| Participation Rate | 23.0% | 70.2% | 67.2% |
| Working from Home | 12.2% | 8.7% | 23.9% |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -10.6% | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 5.5% | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 24 | 76 | 100 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Casuarina (WA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 48,665 | 67,388 | 63,382 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 56,461 | 89,019 | 81,461 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 43,870 | 60,748 | 57,137 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 50,898 | 80,248 | 73,435 |
| Median Household Income | 2,284 | 1,865 | 1,746 |
| –$0 to 399 | 14 (5.2%) | 54,654 (6.0%) | 638,312 (6.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 30 (11.1%) | 139,368 (15.3%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 38 (14.1%) | 182,181 (20.0%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 90 (33.3%) | 291,489 (32.0%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 41 (15.2%) | 108,397 (11.9%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 57 (21.1%) | 134,814 (14.8%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,336 | 2,259 | 2,120 |
| –$0 to 399 | 0 (0.0%) | 19,559 (3.0%) | 236,192 (3.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 29 (13.0%) | 61,935 (9.5%) | 758,676 (10.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 33 (14.8%) | 121,914 (18.7%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 80 (35.9%) | 232,745 (35.7%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 37 (16.6%) | 97,140 (14.9%) | 973,396 (13.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 44 (19.7%) | 118,003 (18.1%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 808 | 859 | 805 |
| –$0 to 399 | 559 (26.1%) | 653,731 (26.4%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 497 (23.2%) | 527,442 (21.3%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 537 (25.1%) | 604,206 (24.4%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 422 (19.7%) | 529,918 (21.4%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 21 (1.0%) | 59,430 (2.4%) | 527,649 (1.9%) |
| –$3,500+ | 105 (4.9%) | 101,526 (4.1%) | 944,215 (3.4%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 16.3% | 21.3% | 22.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 36.4% | 26.7% | 24.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 8,673 | 6,842 | 6,376 |
| SEIFA Score | 2.3 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$708/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Jun 2026
+1.5%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 1.5% year on year to $708/wk (Period ending Jun 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $428/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Casuarina (WA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 252 | 778,627 | 9,275,218 |
| –Owned Outright | 44.4% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 43.5% | 43.2% | 36.2% |
| –Rented | 12.1% | 27.4% | 31.7% |
| –Detached Houses | 100.0% | 77.8% | 72.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 0.0% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| –Apartments | 0.0% | 7.6% | 14.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 2,300 | 1,907 | 1,863 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 428 | 350 | 375 |
| –$0-149/wk | 0.0% | 6.4% | 7.3% |
| –$150-349/wk | 14.3% | 39.8% | 33.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 68.6% | 49.2% | 50.9% |
| –$650-949/wk | 17.1% | 3.7% | 6.6% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,224 | 1,239 | 1,189 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 23.2% | 23.6% | 24.6% |
| –Rent / Income | 18.7% | 18.8% | 21.5% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Casuarina (WA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 270 | 910,903 | 10,142,077 |
| Median Household Size | 3 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 251 | 778,620 | 9,275,217 |
| –Lone Person Households | 12.4% | 24.9% | 25.6% |
| –Group Households | 4.0% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| –Other Households | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 82.5% | 71.5% | 70.5% |
| –Couple with Children | 42.2% | 33.2% | 31.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 30.7% | 26.4% | 26.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 7.6% | 10.8% | 11.1% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 38.4% | 47.6% | 46.5% |
| Never Married | 51.9% | 36.1% | 36.5% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Casuarina (WA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 7.0% | 30.1% | 30.4% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 5.7% | 20.6% | 20.0% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 0.6% | 6.7% | 7.6% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 2.9% | 11.1% | 10.8% |
| –Certificate | 15.2% | 23.1% | 22.0% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 75.0% | 35.6% | 36.8% |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 825 | 11,054 |
| Total School Attendance | 0 | 387,504 | 4,176,099 |
| ICSEA Score | 0 | 1,034 | 1,001 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 60 | 82 | 100 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellard East Primary School | Primary | n.a | n.a | 2.50 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
4.3km · score 8
Hospital
16km · score 9
Shopping Centre
5.9km · score 8
Banks
7.7km · score 6
Pharmacy
4.8km · score 3
Fitness Centre
6.3km · score 8
Schools
3.1km · score 5
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Casuarina (WA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 47.4% | 59.0% | 55.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 1.7% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 70.1% | 71.9% | 69.8% |
| One Long Term Condition | 19.7% | 19.7% | 20.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 6.7% | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| –Arthritis | 9.3% | 6.9% | 7.7% |
| –Asthma | 5.8% | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| –Cancer | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 4.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 7.5% | 7.8% | 8.0% |
| –Stroke | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| –Other Condition | 6.9% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Casuarina (WA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 17.3% | 37.7% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 62.3% | 70.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 34.5% | 83.0% | 83.8% |
| Speak English Only | 96.6% | 78.0% | 76.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 3.4% | 22.0% | 23.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| –Christianity | 41.5% | 45.0% | 47.5% |
| –Hinduism | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| –Islam | 0.0% | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| –Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| –No Religion | 57.4% | 45.0% | 41.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Casuarina (WA) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37 | 37 | 38 |
| Largest Age Group | 35 to 44 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 7.0% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 85.8% | 65.9% | 64.7% |
| Seniors (65+) | 7.0% | 16.1% | 17.8% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 77.0% | 19.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 16.0% | 52.0% | 55.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Casuarina currently has no childcare facilities operating within its bounds. With projected population growth of 11.3% between now and 2041, and 0.0% in the under 5 age group in particular. Other factors relevant to demand worth noting are high female labour force participation of 65.4%, as well as lower than average employment performance.
Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
2 school catchments intersect Casuarina (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 1,361 children aged under 5 reside, served by 385 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 3.5 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Casuarina and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts