Lower King (WA)

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Recent figures compiled by Districts utilizing ABS data and verified addresses indicate that the suburb of Lower King has an estimated population of 1,971 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 81 individuals (4.3%) relative to the 1,890 residents counted during the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on the 1,969 residents estimated by Districts through examining the ABS ERP dataset from June 2025 alongside 16 new addresses verified post-Census. With this population level, the density stands at 217 persons per square kilometer, which indicates low density and potential for future housing projects. Interstate relocations represented the main contributor to growth, accounting for approximately 52.0% of the overall population rise, though birth rates and overseas arrivals also made positive contributions.

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Data consolidated by Districts shows that Lower King has a highly skilled labor force and a strong presence in essential service sectors, resulting in a low unemployment rate of 2.9%. In March 2026, there were 982 employed residents, yielding an unemployment rate 0.6% lower than the 3.5% recorded across Regional WA. However, workforce participation was slightly lower at 60.8% compared to 65.6% for Regional WA. Census responses indicated that a minor 4.5% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Taxpayer statistics compiled by Districts from the 2023 ATO financial year data show that Lower King had a median taxpayer income of $49,082 and an average income of $61,863. These figures are below the national average and compare to a median of $59,973 and average of $74,392 across Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 would be approximately $54,447 for median income and $68,625 for average income. The 2021 Census data indicates that personal, family, and household incomes in Lower King are modest, falling between the 32nd and 34th percentiles. The largest income group consists of the 29.7% of taxpayers (585 residents) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the wider region where of residents fall into this bracket. While residents retain of their income after housing costs, overall disposable income is below average at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile for income.

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Census data reveals that housing in Lower King consists almost entirely of separate houses at 99.0%, with other housing types like apartments and semi-detached units making up just 1.0%, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options in Regional WA. Home ownership is particularly high in Lower King at 46.7%, with 40.9% of homes carrying a mortgage and 12.4% being rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,619 is higher than the Regional WA average of $1,560, and the median weekly rent of $320 is also above the regional average of $265. However, compared to national benchmarks, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 78.6% of all households in the area, consisting of couples with children (30.7%), couples without children (36.8%), and single parents (9.2%). The remaining 21.4% are non-family households, which consist of lone person households (19.8%) and group houses (1.7%). The median household size of 2.5 people is identical to the regional average.

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Higher education completion is low in the area, with 19.6% of residents holding a university degree compared to the national average of 30.4%, pointing to opportunities for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 14.0%, with postgraduate degrees at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (29.1%).

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Public transport services in Lower King include 15 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 1 distinct routes that provide a total of 20 weekly passenger services. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 446 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, 96% of residents commute using their own vehicles. Households own an average of 2.0 cars, which is higher than the regional average. A small proportion of residents (4.5%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, Lower King exhibits favorable health outcomes across both youth and elderly demographics. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 52% of the population (~1,020 people), which is lower than the 56.4% coverage rate across Regional WA.

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Lower King has lower cultural diversity compared to national benchmarks, with 80.6% of residents born in Australia, 90.2% holding citizenship, and 96.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.6% of the population. In terms of religious representation, there was no Jewish population recorded, matching the pattern in Regional WA.

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The median age in Lower King is 48 years, which is older than the Regional WA average of 40 and the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 13.8% of the population, whereas young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 9.3%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 8.0% to 9.3%, while the 5 to 14 age group has shrunk from 12.3% to 10.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, the age profile will change, with the 25 to 34 group projected to grow by 82 people () from to while declines are expected among residents aged + and those aged to .

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Lower King currently has an estimated 90 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 69 children aged 0-2 and 45 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 30% by 2041 (to approximately 117 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 184. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.9 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.