Gidgegannup (WA)

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According to investigations of ABS demographics data for the wider region, alongside recent physical addresses verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Gidgegannup has an estimated residency of approximately 3,246 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 428 residents (15.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,818 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 3,235, determined by Districts after assessing the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 and incorporating 20 verified new addresses since the Census date. Such a population size results in a density of 10.6 persons per square kilometer, which offers a large amount of space for residents. The suburb of Gidgegannup's expansion rate of 15.2% since the 2021 census outpaced the nationwide figure (9.3%), positioning it as a key growth spot. Inward migration from other states was the primary driver of these gains, accounting for roughly 65.0% of the overall increase, though all sources including international arrivals and natural additions were positive.

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Gidgegannup has a capable labor pool, with a strong presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of only 1.9%, and an annual employment expansion estimated at 3.6%, according to aggregated area statistics compiled by Districts. As of March 2026, 1,944 locals are employed, with the jobless rate tracking at 2.3% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%. The participation rate is close to typical figures, standing at 72.7% compared to Greater Perth's 70.2%. Census files show that a modest 15.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects some pandemic lockdown influences.

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According to the latest ATO tax statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, Gidgegannup ranks among the highest earning localities in the nation. The median income of local taxpayers is $58,003 and the average income is $86,615, which compares to Greater Perth averages of $60,748 and $80,248. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates are approximately $64,343 for the median and $96,082 for the average. Census data places household incomes in the 89th percentile, with a weekly median of $2,449. The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 28.9% of residents (938 people), which is similar to the broader region where fall into this range. High earners make up a significant portion of the community, with earning more than per week, showing strong spending capability. After paying for housing, households keep of their income, indicating robust disposable funds, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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Residential structures in Gidgegannup at the time of the last Census consisted of 98.7% houses and 1.3% other types of dwellings, such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative properties, compared to metro Perth where houses make up 77.8% and other options comprise 22.1%. Home ownership rates in the area were significantly higher than the Perth metro average, standing at 38.6%, with remaining homes either being purchased under a mortgage (54.5%) or occupied by tenants (6.9%). The median mortgage payment of $2,300 was considerably higher than the Perth metro median of $1,907, while weekly rents matched at $350 in both areas. Nationally, Gidgegannup's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rents run below the national average of $375.

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Families make up 87.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 41.5%, couples without children at 38.6%, and single parents at 6.5%. The remaining 13.0% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 12.0% and group housing making up 1.0%. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment in Gidgegannup is lower than the wider metropolitan area, with 21.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 30.4% nationwide. This difference suggests opportunities for future educational pathways and skills training. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (30.5%).

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Health indicators show positive outcomes in Gidgegannup, based on Districts' analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates, which reveals low rates of common health issues across younger and older age brackets, while private health coverage is exceptionally high, covering about 62% of the population (1,998 people). This compares to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

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Gidgegannup exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity, with 77.3% of residents born in Australia, 88.8% holding citizenship, and 95.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.6% of residents. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is in Judaism, which makes up 0.3% of the community, matching the 0.3% share observed across Greater Perth.

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The median age in Gidgegannup is 46 years, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, the 55 - 64 age bracket has a high representation at 19.3% locally, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are less represented at 6.4%. This local 55 - 64 concentration is higher than the national share of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, this 55 to 64 group has grown from 17.8% to 19.3% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 19.6% to 15.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to shifts, with the to cohort expected to expand by people (), growing from to . This aging trend is prominent, with seniors aged and over accounting for of the projected growth, while the to and to age cohorts are expected to decrease in size.

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Gidgegannup currently has an estimated 133 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 76 children aged 0-2 and 50 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 19% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 136 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 309. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally.