Quindalup (WA)

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Analyzing census revisions from the ABS alongside address counts verified by Districts indicates that the suburb of Quindalup has a population of approximately 1,579 as of May 2026. This denotes a rise of 91 residents (6.1%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 1,488 individuals. This calculation is derived from a base of 1,555 people estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 35 newly validated addresses. The suburb of Quindalup has a density of 39 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Quindalup has seen steady expansion with a 1.4% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the Rest of WA. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 63.0% of the total growth, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions.

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A highly qualified labor force resides in the area, with the building trade especially well-represented, and the unemployment rate stands at only 1.9% based on statistical data compiled by Districts. Jobholders number 826 as of March 2026, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.6% below the Regional WA average of 3.5%, while the labor participation rate remains close to the regional level of 65.6%. According to Census data, a moderate proportion of 20.5% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.

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Tax statistics for postcode areas in the 2023 financial year show a median taxpayer income of $48,884 and an average of $73,447. This exceeds the national averages, while Regional WA registered a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 stand at $54,227 for the median and $81,475 for the average. In the 2021 Census, incomes for households, families, and individuals fell in the 56th percentile nationwide. The largest bracket contains 32.0% of earners (505 individuals) receiving between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring the metropolitan area where 31.1% are in the same bracket. After servicing housing costs, 85.8% of household earnings are available for other purchases, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix consisted of 81.5% standalone houses and 18.4% other dwelling types such as townhouses and flats, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options across Regional WA. Outright home ownership stood at 44.4%, which is higher than the Regional WA level, with the rest of the properties being mortgaged (35.8%) or rented (19.8%). The median mortgage payment was $2,200 monthly, and the median rent was $400 weekly, compared to regional medians of $1,560 and $265. Locally, mortgage obligations are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices also exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up 75.9% of households, consisting of couples with children at 31.3%, couples without children at 39.9%, and single-parent households at 5.1%. Non-family households account for 24.1% of the total, with lone person households representing 20.3% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is identical to the Regional WA average.

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Levels of educational qualification are exceptionally high, with 28.0% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 17.6% across the Rest of WA and 18.0% in the broader SA4 region. This education profile positions the community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 22.7% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and trade credentials are also common, with 40.4% of residents aged 15 and older possessing vocational training, consisting of advanced diplomas at 16.0% and certificates at 24.4%.

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A review of public transport shows 23 active passenger stops in the area, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which generate a combined total of 71 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is low, with residents living an average of 727 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting is mostly outward, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 93% of workers. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars, exceeding the regional average. Census figures show that 20.5% of workers worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic health conditions indicates excellent physical health outcomes, with low rates of common illnesses across all age cohorts, and private medical insurance coverage is held by approximately 56% of the population, representing about 889 individuals.

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Cultural diversity measures lower than average, with 76.9% of the population born in Australia, 88.9% holding citizenship, and 96.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.6% of residents. The most notable religious variance is Judaism, which is practiced by none of the residents, matching the rate in Regional WA.

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A median age of 49 years means the population is older than the regional median of 40 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 18.0% of the population compared to Regional WA, while the 25 - 34 bracket is lower at 7.0%. The concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is higher than the national figure of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that the 15 to 24 age cohort has grown from 6.9% to 8.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 7.0% to 8.4%. In contrast, the 5 to age group has shrunk from to , and the to cohort has decreased from to . By demographic shifts will occur, led by a increase in the to cohort, which will grow by people to reach from while the to age group is projected to decline by residents.

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Quindalup currently has an estimated 61 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 50 children aged 0-2 and 33 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 36% by 2041 (to approximately 83 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 162. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.0 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.