Heathridge (WA)

Detail

According to municipal population data updates and validation of recent addresses by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Heathridge has an estimated 7,794 residents in May 2026. This represents a gain of 896 people (13.0%) from the 6,898 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The estimation is based on a resident count of 7,774 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, combined with 50 newly confirmed addresses registered since the Census. Consequently, the suburb has a density of 2,051 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds typical figures across Australian locales evaluated by Districts. The suburb of Heathridge experienced a 13.0% expansion rate that outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3% and the broader SA3 region, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. This expansion was largely underpinned by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 56% of the overall population gains in recent times.

Detail

The suburb of Heathridge possesses a skilled labour pool, with construction workers representing a notable portion of the workforce. The local unemployment rate stands at 3.9%, and jobs grew by an estimated 3.6% over the preceding year. In March 2026, there were 4,447 employed locals. The local jobless rate sits 0.3% lower than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%, while labor force participation is typical at 74.5% compared to 70.2% for the wider Perth metro area. Census records indicate that a modest 7.6% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.

Detail

According to the latest ATO postcode-level tax statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Heathridge earn a median income of $56,068 and an average income of $72,150. These figures exceed national benchmarks but sit below the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in a 10.93% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $62,196 for the median and $80,036 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Heathridge placed in the 57th percentile nationally. The largest income group consists of 37.4% of residents (2,914 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the share seen regionally. Although housing costs consume of earnings, solid household income keeps disposable income at the nd percentile, and the local SEIFA income index places the area in the th decile.

Detail

According to the latest Census, the residential landscape in the suburb of Heathridge is dominated by standalone houses, which account for 92.0% of properties, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations make up 8.0%. This contrasts with the Perth metro area, where houses represent 77.8% and other dwellings comprise 22.1%. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Heathridge lags behind the Perth metro average at 26.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (50.0%) or rented (24.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the metropolitan Perth benchmark at $1,734, while the median weekly rent was $370, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Heathridge are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national benchmark of $375.

Detail

Families make up the majority of households in the suburb of Heathridge at 72.0%, consisting of couples with children at 31.0%, couples without children at 26.4%, and single-parent households at 13.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.0%, with single-person households representing 24.3% and group households making up 3.7%. The typical household size is 2.5 individuals, which is slightly lower than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Detail

Educational attainment levels in the suburb of Heathridge sit below regional averages, with 21.1% of residents aged 15 and older holding university degrees compared to 30.4% nationally. This indicates room for further academic and professional training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 42.3% of residents aged 15 and older possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 31.1%.

Detail

Public transit analysis shows that the suburb of Heathridge is serviced by 44 active transit stops, offering a combination of rail and bus options. These locations are connected by 8 distinct routes, which support a total of 2,394 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as outstanding, with residents living an average of 173 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb of Heathridge, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 83%, followed by rail transit at 9%. Average car ownership is 1.5 vehicles per household. A relatively small 7.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

Detail

Health indicators show favorable outcomes for residents in the suburb of Heathridge, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions demonstrating results that align with national averages, although common health issues are slightly more prevalent than average across both young and old cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 56% of the population (~4,352 people) holding policies, compared to 59.0% across the Greater Perth area.

Detail

The suburb of Heathridge exhibits greater cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 11.3% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 33.7% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.5% of residents. The most noticeable religious divergence from regional averages is in Islam, which is practiced by 1.4% of the population compared to 3.2% across Greater Perth.

Detail

The median age in the suburb of Heathridge is 36 years, which is very close to the Greater Perth average of 37 and slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to the metropolitan area, the suburb of Heathridge has a higher share of residents aged 35 to 44 (16.9%) but a lower share of those aged 55 to 64 (8.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 3.5% to 5.1%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 10.2% to 11.4%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 cohort shrank from 10.6% to 8.9%. Long-term modeling indicates significant demographic shifts by with the to cohort projected to expand by , adding residents to total . Senior citizens aged and older are expected to account for of the overall population increase, highlighting a clear aging trend, whereas the youth cohorts aged to and to are projected to shrink.

Detail

Heathridge currently has an estimated 561 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 283 children aged 0-2 and 188 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 13% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 525 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 776. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.2 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.