Shenton Park (WA)

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According to ABS demographic updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Shenton Park has an estimated population of 6,116 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,478 people (31.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the population stood at 4,638 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 6,028, which Districts estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 283 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census date. This population size equates to a density of 1,836 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio among nationwide locations analyzed by Districts. The 31.9% expansion rate in the suburb of Shenton Park since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark (9.3%) as well as the state average, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. This population rise was largely fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 83.0% of total demographic gains in recent times, though all growth components including domestic relocation and natural increases remained positive.

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The suburb of Shenton Park features a highly qualified labor force with a notable concentration in professional services, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.5% over the prior year, according to Districts regional data aggregates. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,349, while the joblessness rate matches the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, and labor participation closely aligns with the Greater Perth rate of 70.2%. Census records show that a moderate 14.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic restrictions.

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According to compiled postcode tax records released by the ATO for financial year 2023, the suburb of Shenton Park recorded a median taxpayer income of $67,614 and an average income of $108,775. These figures sit within the highest national percentile and exceed the Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $75,004 for the median and $120,664 for the average. In the 2021 Census, family, household, and individual earnings in the suburb of Shenton Park ranked highly, placing between the 83rd and 88th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data indicates that the weekly earnings bracket of $4000+ includes 30.6% of the population ( individuals), whereas the wider region is led by the - bracket at . The high proportion of top-tier earners ( earning over /week) demonstrates strong financial capacity throughout the suburb of Shenton Park. Housing costs consume of income, while robust earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable funds, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the th decile.

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Residential options in the suburb of Shenton Park at the time of the latest Census consisted of 67.2% detached houses and 32.8% alternative properties like townhouses and apartments, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings across the Perth metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Shenton Park stood ahead of the metropolitan average at 38.4%, with remaining properties divided between those with a mortgage (28.6%) and rental properties (33.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was notably higher than the metropolitan benchmark at $2,980, while median weekly rent was recorded at $420, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Shenton Park are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are similarly above the national average of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households in the suburb of Shenton Park at 64.8%, consisting of couples with children (32.6%), couples without children (22.9%), and single parent households (8.5%). Non-family households represent the remaining 35.2% of the local area, with single-person households making up 31.4% and group households accounting for 3.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Academic achievement in the suburb of Shenton Park is high, with 64.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 30.1% throughout Greater Perth. This educational profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 37.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (21.2%) and graduate diplomas (6.5%). Technical education accounts for 14.8% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and older, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.3%) and certificates (6.5%).

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Public transit data shows 32 active transport stops operating in the suburb of Shenton Park, including bus and train services. These stops are served by 17 different routes, which provide a total of 4,483 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with typical resident dwellings located 172 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb of Shenton Park is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area; driving remains the main travel method at 63%, with 13% taking buses and 9% walking. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.0 per household, below the wider metropolitan average. Additionally, 14.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace arrangements.

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Health statistics show strong outcomes for the suburb of Shenton Park, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic disease trends, which show a low occurrence of common health conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 70% of the population (4,304 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Shenton Park exhibits a higher level of cultural diversity than most local areas, with 14.8% of residents using a non-English language at home and 33.4% born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 39.7%. However, the most distinct religious divergence is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.5% of the population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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With a median age of 41 years, the suburb of Shenton Park is older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, there is a higher concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (11.2% locally) and a lower share in the 25 - 34 bracket (12.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group rose from 10.3% to 12.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 6.1% to 7.6%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 14.9% to 11.6%. Projections suggest that the age structure in the suburb of Shenton Park will shift by . The + cohort is expected to grow the fastest at , adding residents to reach . Demographic aging is expected to continue, with residents aged and older making up of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the to and to cohorts.

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Shenton Park currently has an estimated 275 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 138 children aged 0-2 and 92 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 275 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 486. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.