Gnangara (WA)

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According to ABS demographic updates examined for the region, alongside address validations conducted by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Gnangara has an estimated population of 2,649 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,302 people (96.7%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,347 residents. The shift is based on the resident population of 2,648 calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 57 validated new addresses identified post-Census. This population translates to a density of 179 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for potential future expansion. The 96.7% expansion rate of the suburb of Gnangara since the 2021 census outstripped the national growth rate of 9.3% and the broader SA4 region, positioning it as a primary growth corridor. Demographic gains were heavily supported by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 42.0% of the population increase, though net migration figures across interstate, overseas, and other channels remained positive.

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The local workforce exhibits a high concentration of trade skills, particularly in building and construction, paired with a low unemployment rate of 3.7% and estimated job growth of 16.7% over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,683, with the local jobless rate sitting 0.5% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force is high at 76.3% compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. Census records indicate that 15.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023 show that median income in the suburb of Gnangara is $42,646, while the average stands at $52,826, trailing national standards. This compares 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, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $47,307 for the median and $58,600 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and personal incomes fell in the 25th to 30th percentiles. The largest income bracket contains 24.9% of residents earning $400 - 799 weekly (659 residents), whereas the dominant cohort in the broader region is the - range at . The community exhibits distinct wealth segments, with in lower brackets and in high-earning brackets. Discretionary funds remaining after housing costs account for of income, placing the area in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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Census data indicates that detached houses account for 73.6% of local dwellings, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures comprise 26.4%. By comparison, the Perth metropolitan area contains 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Fully owned homes represent 60.4% of the local market, with mortgaged properties at 31.6% and rental properties at 8.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,400, and the median weekly rent was $300, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents remain below the national average of $375.

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Families comprise 76.0% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 29.9%, couples without children at 38.3%, and single-parent households at 5.1%. Non-family households represent the remaining 24.0%, with single-person households at 23.6% and group housing at 2.0%. The median household size of 2.6 individuals matches the metropolitan average for Greater Perth.

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Educational profiles show room for improvement in tertiary attainment, with university graduation rates at 17.5% compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 12.8% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is common, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (28.6%).

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Public transport services are limited to 1 active bus stop within the area, serviced by 4 routes that provide a total of 706 weekly trips. Accessibility remains restricted, with residents situated an average of 1604 meters from their nearest transit point. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel, used by 93% of commuting residents, and average vehicle ownership stands at 2.0 per household. Working from home was recorded for 15.2% of residents in the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Based on Districts analysis of mortality and illness rates, health indicators are positive across age groups, though private health insurance coverage is low at 48% of the population (~1,276 people). This compares to coverage rates of 59.0% across Greater Perth and 55.7% nationally.

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The local area displays high cultural diversity, with 12.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 35.0% born outside Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion at 59.5%, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of the population is 54 years, which is older than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 18.4%, while young adults aged 25 - 34 represent only 4.9%. This concentration of 55 - 64 year-olds is higher than the national benchmark of 11.2%. Post-Census tracking shows the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 8.2% to 10.2%, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 13.3% to 14.8%, while the 65 to 74 group decreased from 18.7% to . Projections to indicate the to cohort will increase by people () from to with residents aged + contributing of overall population growth.

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Gnangara currently has an estimated 84 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 92 children aged 0-2 and 61 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 110% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 97 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 285. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.1 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.