Exmouth (WA)

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Based on examination of ABS demographic figures for the surrounding territory, alongside recent address records validated by Districts since the Census, Exmouth's population is estimated at around 3,436 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 630 people (22.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,806 people. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 3,429, estimated by Districts following analysis of the most recent ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 96 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population translates to a density ratio of 50 persons per square kilometer, a level providing ample space per person. Exmouth's 22.5% growth since the 2021 census surpassed the SA4 region (8.2%), as well as the national average, identifying it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was chiefly driven by interstate migration that accounted for approximately 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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The suburb of Exmouth possesses a skilled workforce, with tourism and hospitality sectors prominently featured, an unemployment rate of just 1.5%, and 4.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,002 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.0% below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (72.7% compared to Regional WA's 65.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 7.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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The suburb of Exmouth shows a median taxpayer income of $55,257 and an average of $74,044 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. This is higher than average nationally, contrasting with Regional WA's median income of $59,973 and average income of $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,297 (median) and $82,137 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in the suburb of Exmouth cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals the predominant cohort spans 38.2% of locals (1,312 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing in the same category. High housing costs consume of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the th decile.

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Dwelling structure within the suburb of Exmouth, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional WA's 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within the suburb of Exmouth was lagging that of Regional WA, at 22.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (34.0%) or rented (43.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional WA average at $2,090, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $340, compared to Regional WA's $1,560 and $265. Nationally, the suburb of Exmouth's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

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Family households dominate at 69.0% of all households, comprising 28.9% couples with children, 32.2% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.0%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households comprising 7.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people matches the Regional WA average.

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Educational qualifications in the suburb of Exmouth trail regional benchmarks, with 21.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 45.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (35.8%).

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The suburb of Exmouth demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on Districts' assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions , and the rate of private health cover found to be very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~1,944 people).

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The suburb of Exmouth was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 82.6% of its population being citizens, 79.7% born in Australia, and 92.7% speaking English only at home. The main religion in the suburb of Exmouth was found to be Christianity, which makes up 30.5% of people in the suburb of Exmouth. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to natural language instead of the bare digit for the zero regional percentage.

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With a median age of 34, the suburb of Exmouth is materially younger than the Regional WA figure of 40 as well as well below Australia's 38 years. The 25 - 34 age group shows strong representation at 22.3% compared to Regional WA, whereas the 65 - 74 cohort is less prevalent at 6.2%. This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.6%. In the period since 2021, the median age has decreased by 1.6 years from 36 to 34, indicating a younger demographic shift. Key changes show the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 17.8% to 22.3% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from to . Conversely, the to cohort has declined from to and the to group dropped from to . Demographic modeling suggests the suburb of Exmouth's age profile will evolve significantly by . Leading the demographic shift, the to group will grow by ( people), reaching from . In contrast, both to and + age groups will see reduced numbers.

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Exmouth currently has an estimated 195 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 107 children aged 0-2 and 72 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 13% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 36% by 2041 (to approximately 266 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 321. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.5 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.