Falcon (WA)

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According to the analysis of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside newly validated addresses recorded by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Falcon has a resident count estimated at 6,472 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 941 people (17.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,531 individuals. This change is calculated from a resident base of 6,457, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,020 persons per square kilometer, matching general averages recorded across areas evaluated by Districts. The growth rate of 17.0% since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) as well as the state, positioning the suburb of Falcon as a regional leader in expansion. Population gains were driven mostly by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 55% of the overall increase, though all other factors, including overseas arrivals and natural increase, remained positive.

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Falcon features a diverse workforce distributed across white-collar and industrial positions, with manufacturing and industrial sectors playing a prominent role. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%, with an estimated jobs growth of 8.3% over the prior year, according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, there are 2,896 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 0.8% lower than the Greater Perth level of 4.2%, while labor force participation is lower at 53.3% compared to Greater Perth's 70.2%. Census data reveals that a modest 8.7% of employed locals worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Falcon have a median income of $52,662 and an average income of $74,262. This exceeds the national benchmark, while comparing to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates would be roughly $58,418 for the median and $82,379 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census data, household, family, and personal incomes in Falcon rank between the 13th and 16th percentiles nationally. Income distribution figures reveal that the largest cohort contains 25.3% of local taxpayers (1,637 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with the broader regional trend where of taxpayers fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressure is high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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Residential structures in Falcon, as recorded during the latest Census, consisted of 94.7% detached houses and 5.3% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, units, or alternative dwellings, compared to Greater Perth's mix of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership in Falcon reached 43.0%, which is higher than the Perth metropolitan average, with the remaining residences either encumbered by a mortgage (33.7%) or occupied by tenants (23.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,625, which is lower than the Perth metropolitan average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $300, compared to the metropolitan median of $350. Nationally, Falcon's monthly mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national average of $375.

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Family households make up the majority of homes at 68.4%, consisting of couples with children (21.4%), couples without children (35.5%), and single-parent households (10.5%). Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.6%, consisting of single-person households at 29.5% and group households at 2.3%. The median household size is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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The neighborhood shows lower rates of higher education, with university qualification rates at 15.3% compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.2%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.4% and postgraduate degrees at 1.7%. Technical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (32.5%).

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Public transport services in Falcon include 48 active bus stops. These stops are served by 6 different routes, which provide a total of 488 weekly passenger trips. Public transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 203 meters from the nearest stop. Because Falcon is primarily a residential area, the majority of working residents commute to other districts, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 85%, and train travel accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per home. A relatively small proportion of residents (8.7%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic measures.

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Health outcomes for residents in Falcon are generally positive, with mortality rates and medical conditions matching national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health issues is typical for both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is high, sitting at approximately 57% of the population (~3,668 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Falcon exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 76.5% of residents born in Australia, 88.7% holding citizenship, and 96.1% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 46.1% of residents in Falcon, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 50 years in Falcon is higher than Greater Perth's median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the capital city, Falcon has a larger concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 (17.6% vs 9.4% nationally) and a smaller proportion of people aged 25 - 34 (8.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 8.8% to 11.8%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 age bracket decreased from 16.4% to 15.0%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 12.8% to . By the age structure of the suburb of Falcon is projected to change. The to demographic is expected to grow by ( people), rising from to . This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older represent of all projected population growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are projected to experience declines in total numbers.

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Falcon currently has an estimated 265 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 161 children aged 0-2 and 108 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 253 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 508. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.