Hannans (WA)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside recent address validation by Districts since the Census, indicates that the suburb of Hannans has an estimated population of approximately 2,630 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 220 people (9.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,410 residents. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 2,630, which was estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS and subsequent address updates post-Census. With this population level, the density stands at 664 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with ample space per resident and opportunity for future expansion. The 9.1% growth rate of the suburb of Hannans since the 2021 census was higher than both the SA3 area (7.5%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was natural increase, which accounted for approximately 60.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The workforce is characterised by high skill levels, particularly in the manufacturing and industrial sectors, with an unemployment rate of only 0.9% and an estimated employment expansion of 3.1% over the past year according to aggregated Districts data. In March 2026, there were 1,504 employed residents, reflecting an unemployment rate 2.7% below the Regional WA average of 3.5%, while the participation rate of 75.5% is significantly higher than the Regional WA average of 65.6%. According to Census records, a minor 3.4% of employed residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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According to aggregated postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in this area recorded a median income of $87,398 and an average income of $101,265. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards and compare to median and average incomes of $59,973 and $74,392 across Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $96,951 for the median and $112,333 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census shows personal, family, and household incomes in the area rank between the 94th and 97th percentiles nationally. Income distribution figures show the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly bracket is the largest, accounting for 33.6% of residents ( people), which is similar to the metropolitan average of for this bracket. The high proportion of top earners ( earning over per week) indicates strong economic capacity. After housing costs, residents keep of their income, showing high disposable income, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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The local housing stock at the most recent Census consisted of 85.3% separate houses and 14.7% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options in Regional WA. Home ownership stands at 15.7%, which is lower than the Regional WA average, while the remaining homes are either mortgaged (44.7%) or rented (39.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,717 is significantly higher than the Regional WA average of $1,560, while the median weekly rent is $300 compared to $265 in Regional WA. Nationally, local mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 75.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children (38.6%), couples without children (27.1%), and single parents (9.2%). Non-family households account for 24.8% of the total, with lone person households representing 21.8% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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Tertiary qualifications are less common than national benchmarks, with 22.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree compared to 30.4% nationally. This points to potential scope for future educational attainment. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational training is highly represented, with 41.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade or technical qualification, comprising advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (32.5%).

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Public transport services in the area include 21 active stops serviced by a mix of buses. There is 1 route operating across these stops, which provides a total of 63 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 157 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential suburb, most workers commute out of the area, and private car travel remains dominant at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.8 motor vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A minor 3.4% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era arrangements.

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Health outcomes in the community are above average according to Districts' analysis of mortality and chronic illness data, with low rates of common health conditions reported among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 67% of residents (1,772 people) covered, compared to 56.4% across Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity measures are above average, with 25.5% of residents born overseas and 12.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.8% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Islam, which accounts for 1.0% of residents, compared to 0.8% across Regional WA.

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The suburb of Hannans has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than the Regional WA average of 40 and the national median of 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented at 20.2% of the population, compared to a lower concentration of 6.4% for the 65 to 74 group. This concentration of 25 to 34 year olds is also above the national share of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 demographic has increased from 17.5% to 20.2%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket has risen from 15.6% to 17.2%. Over the same period, the 45 to cohort fell from to , and the to group declined from to . Projections for suggest further demographic shifts, with the to bracket expected to grow by people () from to while the + and to cohorts are projected to contract.

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Hannans currently has an estimated 215 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 127 children aged 0-2 and 84 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 21% by 2041 (to approximately 261 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 307. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 16.0 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. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.