Nollamara (WA)

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According to ABS population updates compiled for the broader region and address validation data from Districts post-Census, the suburb of Nollamara has an estimated population of 14,304 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,525 people (11.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 12,779 people. The calculation is based on an estimated resident population of 14,260 derived from the ABS ERP release of June 2025, supplemented by 78 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. This population scale translates to a density of 3,834 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Nollamara in the top quartile of national sites assessed by Districts. The 11.9% expansion rate since the 2021 census paced ahead of the national benchmark (9.3%), establishing the area as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 67.0% of the overall population increases in recent times.

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Nollamara holds a highly educated resident workforce showing varied industry participation, an unemployment rate of 5.4%, and an estimated 2.9% rise in employment over the last year, compiled from regional statistical boundaries. In March 2026, working residents numbered 8,321, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.2% higher than the Greater Perth metric of 4.2%. Participation in the labor market is standard at 73.2% compared to the Greater Perth rate of 70.2%. Census records show a low 5.6% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this was potentially influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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Based on compiled postcode tax files from the ATO for financial year 2023, the median income for taxpayers in the area was $58,657, with the average income recorded at $65,882. This sits slightly below the national average and compares to $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $65,068 for median earnings and $73,083 for average earnings. Census figures from 2021 place individual income at the 57th percentile ($839 weekly) and household income at the 35th percentile. Income distribution shows the largest segment consists of 35.9% of residents (5,135 people) in the $1,500 - band, similar to the wider metropolitan area where this bracket accounts for . Housing costs present a heavy burden, with only of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the st percentile.

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Residential patterns in Nollamara at the time of the last Census showed 47.0% detached houses and 53.1% alternative dwellings, including townhouses and apartments, differing from the metropolitan Perth distribution of 77.8% detached houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in Nollamara lagged behind the Perth metropolitan average, standing at 18.8%, while remaining properties were either under mortgage (33.7%) or occupied by tenants (47.5%). The median monthly home loan repayment was below the Perth metropolitan average at $1,582, and the median weekly rent was $340, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Nollamara mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 60.3% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 22.8%, couples without children at 23.6%, and single parent households at 12.0%. Non-family households account for 39.7% of the total, with lone person residences making up 33.9% and group households at 5.9%. The median occupancy of 2.2 people per household is lower than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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The educational makeup of the area is distinct in the region, with tertiary graduation rates (33.7% of residents aged 15+) sitting above the WA state average of 27.9% and the SA4 regional average of 29.0%, showing a strong local pattern of higher learning. Bachelor degrees are held by 22.8% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding certificates (20.0%) or advanced diplomas (13.1%).

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Public transport analysis identifies 52 active passenger stops within the area, consisting of bus services. A total of 15 routes service these stops, providing 3,329 weekly passenger boardings. Access to transport is excellent, with residents living an average of 163 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area; private cars are the primary method of travel at 81%, while buses account for 11%. Car ownership averages 1.1 vehicles per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively low 5.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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Health indicators show favorable outcomes for residents, with Districts health profile analysis showing mortality rates and chronic conditions matching national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is typical across youth and elderly age bands, while private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the average SA2 region, covering approximately 53% of the population (~7,632 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Nollamara registers high cultural diversity, with 46.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 52.2% born outside Australia. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 41.4% of the community. The most notable religious variance is in Islam, which is practiced by 10.0% of residents, considerably higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 3.2%.

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The median age of 34 years makes Nollamara younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Nollamara has a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (22.8%) and a lower share of those aged 55 - 64 (8.2%). The concentration of young adults in the 25 - 34 range is above the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 6.4% to 7.6%. Meanwhile, children aged 0 to 4 dropped from 7.5% to 6.1%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate notable shifts, with the to cohort expected to grow by , adding residents to reach a total of . Conversely, the youth segments aged to and to are projected to contract.

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Nollamara currently has an estimated 872 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 543 children aged 0-2 and 363 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 860 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,174. Birth rates in the area have averaged 15.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.