Port Kennedy (WA)

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Based on demographic evaluations by Districts utilizing ABS data and verified addresses, the suburb of Port Kennedy has a population of approximately 14,789 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 1,312 residents (9.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 13,477 individuals. This calculation stems from an estimated resident count of 14,778 established by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 274 validated new addresses since the Census. Consequently, the population density stands at 697 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical statistics tracked by Districts. The suburb of Port Kennedy registered a 9.7% expansion rate post-2021, outperforming the countrywide mark of 9.3% and representing a key expansion zone. This population shift was largely underpinned by arrivals from abroad, which accounted for approximately 55% of the overall demographic increase in recent times.

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The workforce within the suburb of Port Kennedy exhibits an even split between professional and manual roles, with industrial and manufacturing activities being heavily represented, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.9% according to aggregated data. In March 2026, 7,619 residents were employed, with the local jobless rate sitting 2.7% above the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, and labor participation matching the metropolitan level of 70.2%. Census records show that a minor portion of 6.6% worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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Tax statistics from the ATO for the 2023 financial year show the suburb of Port Kennedy has a median taxpayer income of $56,474 and an average of $69,144. This stands slightly above the national benchmark, contrasting with a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $62,647 and an average of $76,701 as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, local household weekly income placed at the 60th percentile ($1,921 weekly), while personal earnings sat at the 39th percentile. Income distribution shows the largest segment consists of 37.0% of residents (5,471 people) earning within the $1,500 - range, which is comparable to the recorded regionally. Accommodation costs absorb of earnings, yet healthy pay levels ensure disposable income remains at the st percentile.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Port Kennedy at the last Census consisted of 93.9% standalone houses and 6.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and flats, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative options in metropolitan Perth. Home ownership rates lagged the wider metro area at 22.5%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (54.2%) or rented (23.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,700 was lower than the metropolitan average, while the median weekly rent stood at $350, compared to Perth averages of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Port Kennedy are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 80.9% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 38.3%, couples without children at 26.6%, and single parents at 15.0%. The remaining 19.1% consists of non-family households, including lone persons at 16.8% and group living situations at 2.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 individuals exceeds the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.

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Educational attainment profiles show that university graduation rates of 11.6% are below the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 8.4% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational qualification rates are high, with 45.5% of residents aged 15+ holding practical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 34.5%.

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Public transport links include 72 operating stops in the suburb of Port Kennedy, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 4 separate routes, providing a total of 1,060 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is rated highly, with average resident distance to the nearest stop measuring 228 meters. As a residential hub, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 84% and train travel at 8%. Households own an average of 1.7 cars, above the regional standard. A lower proportion of 6.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic travel restrictions.

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Health assessments indicate notable issues within the suburb of Port Kennedy based on mortality statistics and chronic disease rates across various ages, while private health insurance cover is held by approximately 55% of residents (~8,082 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Cultural diversity measures are above average, with 7.3% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 30.7% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.6% of residents. Islam shows the most distinct divergence from regional norms, accounting for 0.7% of the population compared to 3.2% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 36 years in the suburb of Port Kennedy matches closely with the Greater Perth average of 37 and sits slightly under the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Port Kennedy has a higher proportion of youth aged 15 - 24 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (11.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 14.0% to 15.6% and the 55 to 64 group increased from 12.2% to 13.5%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.9% to 12.6% and the 5 to group decreased from to . By demographic models project the to cohort will see the most significant growth at , adding residents to reach . Senior residents aged and over are projected to drive of total population growth, while the to and to age brackets are expected to experience population declines.

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Port Kennedy currently has an estimated 872 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 522 children aged 0-2 and 347 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 772 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,595. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.9 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.