Kelmscott (WA)

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According to the analysis of geographical data and recent residential addresses checked by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Kelmscott has an estimated population of 11,416 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 841 residents (8.0%) since the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 10,575 individuals. The figure is derived from a resident baseline of 11,352 estimated after reviewing the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics, along with 91 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The resulting density stands at 759 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical numbers recorded across regions tracked by Districts. The suburb of Kelmscott has experienced growth of 8.0% since the Census, placing it 1.3 percentage points below the national rate of 9.3%, which indicates a competitive expansion profile. This upward population movement was mostly supported by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for roughly 77.0% of the overall population increases lately.

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The suburb of Kelmscott features a diverse job profile of white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with notable representation in production and industrial fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 8.4% and an estimated annual job growth of 1.5%, according to regional data compiled by Districts. As of March 2026, 5,546 local citizens are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 4.2% higher than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%, suggesting room for labour market improvements, while the participation rate is notably lower at 64.5% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. According to the Census records, a modest 5.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be viewed in light of coronavirus restriction periods.

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According to the ATO postcode data aggregated by Districts for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Kelmscott have a median income of $52,920 and an average income of $66,606. This falls slightly short of the national benchmark, and compares to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $58,704 for the median and $73,886 for the average as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census place household, family, and individual incomes in the area between the 24th and 25th percentiles across the country. In terms of earnings brackets, 29.8% of the community (representing 3,401 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the wider regional rate of . High housing costs pose a significant challenge, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Kelmscott consisted of 81.6% separate houses and 18.4% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative types. The proportion of households owning their homes outright was higher than the metro average at 31.2%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (41.4%) or rented (27.4%). Homebuyers faced a median monthly mortgage cost of $1,500, which is below the metro average of $1,907, while renters paid a median of $290 per week, compared to the regional figure of $350. On a national scale, mortgage payments in the suburb of Kelmscott are considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the country-wide median of $375.

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Families make up 66.6% of the households in the suburb of Kelmscott, consisting of 25.1% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 14.4% single-parent homes. Non-family households represent the remaining 33.4% of the community, with single-person households at 29.9% and shared group households at 3.4%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.4 residents, which is slightly smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational markers show some local hurdles, with university graduation rates at 16.9%, which is well below the national level of 30.4%. This gap offers a path for focused educational strategies in the area. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees are held by 12.0% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and trade qualifications are common, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, split between advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 31.5%.

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Public transit records show 98 active stops operating in the suburb of Kelmscott, combining rail and bus networks. These passenger access points are connected to 13 separate routes, supporting a total of 1,543 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 212 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel to other areas, with private vehicles being the primary choice at 84%, while 10% travel by train. Car ownership is positioned at 1.4 vehicles per household. A low proportion of 5.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Local health statistics show notable hurdles for the suburb of Kelmscott, according to Districts' evaluation of death rates and ongoing illnesses across multiple age groups, with private health insurance coverage levels just ahead of the median SA2 region at approximately 54% of the population, representing about 6,123 individuals. In comparison, the coverage rate across Greater Perth is 59.0%.

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The suburb of Kelmscott shows greater cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 12.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 31.5% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 42.8% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious deviation was in the Other category, which represents 1.2% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in the suburb of Kelmscott is 40, which is higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and slightly above the national figure of 38 years. Relative to the Perth metropolitan average, the 65 - 74 age bracket is overrepresented at 10.6% of the population, while 35 - 44 year-olds are underrepresented at 13.4%. Since 2021, residents aged 75 to 84 have increased their share from 5.7% to 7.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.0% to 11.9%. Demographic forecasts suggest the age profile in the suburb of Kelmscott will change by 2041. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by residents (), increasing from to . Crucially, residents aged and over will account for of total population growth, pointing to an aging local profile. Meanwhile, the to and to age brackets are projected to experience population decreases.

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Kelmscott currently has an estimated 650 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 391 children aged 0-2 and 262 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 16% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 616 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,060. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.