Eglinton (WA)

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According to municipal statistics and residential verification records compiled by Districts, the suburb of Eglinton (WA) has an estimated residency of 9,031 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 5,326 individuals (143.8%) relative to the 3,705 citizens recorded in the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on an intermediate estimate of 8,442 residents from Districts following the June 2025 ABS demographic release, combined with an additional 2,650 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Eglinton's current density stands at 586 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and potential space for future construction. This 143.8% surge since the 2021 census outpaces the national expansion rate of 9.3% and the broader SA4 territory, positioning Eglinton among the fastest-growing locations regionally. The upward trajectory was largely underpinned by arrivals from other states, accounting for roughly of the demographic increase, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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The local workforce is characterized by a high proportion of essential service workers, an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and an annual employment growth rate of 10.0%. As of March 2026, there are 4,807 employed citizens. The jobless rate is 0.3% higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, while the participation rate is high at 77.4% compared to 70.2% across the metropolitan area. Census data indicates that 6.6% of the workforce worked from home, though pandemic-related restrictions during that period should be noted.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in Eglinton exceed the national average, with a median of $62,713 and an average of $72,649. This compares to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 across Greater Perth. Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 stand at approximately $69,568 for the median and $80,590 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household and individual earnings placed Eglinton in the 72nd percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 48.6% of residents, representing 4,389 individuals, compared to 32.0% in Greater Perth. Mortgage and rent costs account for of income, leaving disposable earnings at the st percentile nationally, while the SEIFA score places the area in the th decile.

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The housing stock in Eglinton at the time of the Census consisted of 99.3% standalone houses and 0.7% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and flats, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative types across Greater Perth. The home ownership rate stood at 7.4%, with mortgaged properties representing 70.9% and rented properties accounting for 21.7%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,950, compared to the Greater Perth average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $350, matching the metropolitan average. Nationally, mortgage costs in Eglinton are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs are lower than the national median of $375.

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Family households constitute 83.0% of the community, comprising 43.6% couples with children, 23.8% couples without children, and 14.7% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.0%, with single-person households at 15.8% and share houses representing 1.0%. The average household size is 2.9 individuals, exceeding the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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The educational profile reveals that 17.2% of residents hold university degrees, which is lower than the national benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 13.6% of the population, postgraduate degrees by 2.0%, and graduate diplomas by 1.6%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 48.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding these credentials, including 14.6% with advanced diplomas and 33.4% with certificates.

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The suburb is served by 20 active public transport stops, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 6 routes that accommodate 1,801 weekly passenger journeys. Dwellings are located an average of 265 meters from the nearest stop, indicating good accessibility. The community is primarily residential, with most workers commuting out of the suburb. Private cars are the main mode of travel, accounting for 83% of trips, while 9% of residents commute by train. Dwellings have an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 6.6% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health outcomes for local residents are generally positive, with mortality rates and chronic illnesses tracking close to national averages. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both young and old cohorts, and the rate of private medical insurance is high at approximately 56% of the population, representing about 5,060 people, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Eglinton displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 13.2% of the population using a non-English language at home and 42.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 39.8% of the population. Judaism is represented by 0.1% of residents, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 30 years is lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34, representing 19.6% of the population, but a low proportion of residents aged 75 - 84, at 1.8%. The median age rose from 29 to 30 years since the 2021 Census. The 55 to 64 age group expanded from 5.9% to 8.5% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 3.7% to 5.7%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 group decreased from to , and the to group fell from to . By the to cohort is projected to grow by , adding residents to reach .

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Eglinton currently has an estimated 731 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 460 children aged 0-2 and 307 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 59% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 33% by 2041 (to approximately 975 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,174. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 17.6 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.