Lamington (WA)

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According to the evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider zone, alongside address registers validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Lamington (WA) has an estimated occupancy of approximately 2,229 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 193 people (9.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,036 people. This adjustment is derived from the resident count of 2,229, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and 3 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,827 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio recorded across national spots analyzed by Districts. The 9.5% growth in the suburb of Lamington (WA) since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (7.5%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Expansion in the area was chiefly fueled by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 60.0% of the total demographic gains lately.

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Lamington benefits from a qualified labor force, with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of only 0.7%, and an annual job growth rate estimated at 3.1%, compiled by Districts from regional statistics. As of March 2026, 1,291 residents are employed, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.8% lower than the Regional WA average of 3.5%. Participation in the workforce is exceptionally strong, reaching 75.8% compared to 65.6% for Regional WA. Census responses indicate that a minor 2.6% of workers worked from home, though this may reflect COVID-19 restriction periods.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the financial year 2023 show that taxpayer earnings in Lamington rank in the highest national brackets. The median stands at $87,154, while the average income is $100,982. This is significantly higher than Regional WA, where the median is $59,973 and the average is $74,392. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $96,680 (median) and $112,019 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in Lamington all rank highly, placing between the 95th and 97th percentiles nationally. The largest group, representing 32.1% of residents (715 people), falls in the $1,500 - bracket, matching wider metropolitan patterns where are in the same bracket. Local financial capacity is underscored by of households earning weekly amounts exceeding which supports high consumer expenditure. After servicing housing costs, residents retain of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary capacity, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the most recent Census, the distribution of dwelling types in Lamington consisted of 96.2% detached houses and 3.8% other options (such as semi-detached, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to Regional WA's split of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other formats. Home ownership rates in Lamington lagged behind the wider regional average at 20.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (49.4%) or tenants renting (29.7%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,733, which is notably above the Regional WA median of $1,560, while the median weekly rental cost was $370, compared to $265 in Regional WA. Nationally, Lamington's mortgage outlays are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.

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Families represent the majority of local households at 77.7%, consisting of couples with children (39.7%), couples without children (27.3%), and single-parent homes (9.9%). The remaining 22.3% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 19.4% and group shared homes at 2.4%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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The educational profile of the locality is standout within the region, with higher education qualification rates (23.7% of residents aged 15+) sitting above both the SA4 average of 16.1% and the SA3 average of 16.6%, highlighting a strong local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.4%) and certificates (31.3%).

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Public transport analysis shows 9 passenger stops active in Lamington, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 separate route, which provides 63 weekly passenger journeys. Transport proximity is high, with residents living an average of 186 meters from their nearest stop. Because Lamington is predominantly residential, most workers commute outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary option at 93%. Car ownership averages 1.8 vehicles per household, which is above the regional average. A low 2.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Lamington shows favorable health statistics based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older demographics. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 67% of the local population (1,499 people). This compares to 56.4% in Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%.

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Lamington aligns closely with regional averages regarding cultural variety, with 83.8% of the population holding citizenship, 79.5% born in Australia, and 90.3% using only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 43.1% of residents. The most distinct variance is observed in Islam, which represents 1.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Regional WA.

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Lamington's median age of 32 years is younger than the Regional WA average of 40, and also younger than the Australian average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 18.7% compared to Regional WA, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 5.0%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age group rose from 16.7% to 18.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 14.8% to 16.4%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.5% to 10.9%, and the 55 to group fell from to . Demographic forecasts for indicate notable shifts for Lamington, with the to age bracket projected to grow by people () from to while drops are projected for the to and to groups.

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Lamington currently has an estimated 180 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 108 children aged 0-2 and 71 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 23% by 2041 (to approximately 222 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 261. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 15.9 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.