Huntingdale (WA)

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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region and address updates verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Huntingdale (WA) has an estimated resident count of approximately 10,388 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,367 people (15.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 9,021 individuals. The estimate is derived from a resident base of 9,986 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 44 validated new addresses post-Census. This population translates to a density of 2,177 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by Districts. The 15.2% expansion rate of the suburb of Huntingdale (WA) since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3%, placing it among the region's top growth areas. Overseas migration was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 40.0% of the overall population gains in recent times, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also contributed positively.

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Huntingdale possesses a skilled labour pool with a notable presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6%, according to Districts' regional data aggregation. In March 2026, there are 5,236 employed residents, with the local jobless rate sitting 0.4 percentage points higher than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%. Participation in the labour force matches the Greater Perth benchmark of 70.2% closely. Census records show a low proportion of residents working from home at 4.7%, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Huntingdale recorded a median income of $55,121 and an average income of $64,935. These figures sit below the national average and compare to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, updated estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $61,146 for the median and $72,032 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Huntingdale ranked in the moderate range, placing between the 42nd and 52nd percentiles. The data shows that 38.6% of the population (4,009 individuals) fall into the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - which is comparable to the metropolitan rate of . While high housing costs absorb of income, strong earnings keep disposable income at the rd percentile.

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Residential structures in Huntingdale at the time of the last Census consisted of 99.5% separate houses and 0.5% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to the Perth metropolitan breakdown of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 24.8%, trailing the metropolitan average, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (55.5%) or rented (19.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,670 was well below the Perth metropolitan average of $1,907, whereas the median weekly rent of $350 matched the metropolitan figure of $350. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents sit below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 80.2%, consisting of couples with children at 40.5%, couples without children at 23.2%, and single-parent homes at 15.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.8%, with lone-person households representing 17.7% and group households making up 2.1%. The average household size of 2.9 individuals exceeds the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment profiles present challenges, as the proportion of residents with university degrees stands at 17.7%, well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights both a deficit and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and vocational skills are prominent, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (28.8%).

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Public transport options include 45 active transit stops in the area, consisting of bus services. These stops accommodate 5 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,104 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 188 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 86%, followed by trains at 7%. Households average 1.8 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A relatively low 4.7% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.

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Assessments of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses by Districts suggest notable health difficulties in the community, with typical medical conditions present across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region, covering approximately 53% of the population, which equates to about 5,503 people. This compares to a coverage rate of 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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The local population displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most markets, with 25.9% of residents using a non-English language at home and 35.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.3% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration is Islam, which accounts for 11.2% of residents, a proportion far exceeding the Greater Perth average of 3.2%.

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The median age of 35 years makes this population slightly younger than Greater Perth's median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is strongly represented at 14.1% compared to Greater Perth, while the 75 - 84 bracket is less common at 3.4%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 55 to 64 has increased from 10.2% to 11.3% of the total population, whereas the cohort aged 0 to 4 has contracted from 7.6% to 5.8%. Projections for 2041 suggest notable demographic shifts. The cohort aged 45 to 54 is expected to grow steadily, rising by 315 people () from to while contractions are forecast for the to and to cohorts.

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Huntingdale currently has an estimated 602 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 372 children aged 0-2 and 248 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 612 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,300. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.