Stoneville (WA)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and validated residential addresses from Districts since the Census, the suburb of Stoneville has a residency count estimated at 2,664 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 175 people (7.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,489 individuals. This trend is calculated from the local population of 2,662, estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident numbers, with 4 validated new addresses added since the census was taken. The resulting density stands at 144 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density living conditions and scope for future expansion. The local growth rate of 7.0% since the census is within 2.3 percentage points of the national figure (9.3%), indicating solid expansion dynamics. The primary contributor to local growth was international migration, accounting for approximately 41.0% of the overall population gains, though interstate movements and natural increases also played positive roles.

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The local workforce shows a high level of skill, with a strong concentration of residents working in industrial and manufacturing fields. The unemployment rate is low at 1.5%, and local jobs grew by an estimated 3.3% over the prior year based on aggregated statistical area figures. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,527, while the local unemployment rate sat 2.7% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force matches the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures show a modest 10.0% of local workers operating from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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Tax data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year indicates that the suburb of Stoneville features income levels that rank among the highest in the country. The median taxpayer income is $60,832 and the average stands at $79,438, compared to Greater Perth values of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $67,481 and an average of $88,121 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes around the 66th percentile nationwide. Income distribution statistics show that 33.6% of residents (895 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional proportion of . High-income earners are prominent, with earning more than weekly, pointing to substantial household purchasing power. After servicing housing costs, residents retain of their earnings, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA index for income.

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At the time of the last Census, the residential mix in the area consisted of 100.0% houses and no other dwellings, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across the Perth metropolitan area. Home ownership rates are high, with 40.0% of dwellings owned outright, while the remaining properties are either held with a mortgage (52.5%) or rented (7.4%). The median mortgage payment of $2,000 per month is higher than the Perth metropolitan average of $1,907, and the median weekly rent of $389 also exceeds the metro average of $350. Nationally, local mortgage costs sit above the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents also track higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 82.6% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 41.2%, couples without children at 32.4%, and single-parent households at 8.7%. The remaining 17.4% consists of non-family households, which are dominated by lone persons at 15.5% and group households at 1.5%. The median household size of 2.8 individuals exceeds the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Attainment levels in the area sit below regional benchmarks, with 21.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 42.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding credentials in these fields, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 30.9%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Stoneville consist of a network of buses operating across 33 active stops. These stops are served by 3 separate routes, which combine to run 72 weekly passenger services. Public transport coverage is low, with residents living an average of 820 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, the vast majority of workers commute to jobs outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel for 91% of commuters. Households own an average of 2.2 cars, which is higher than the metropolitan average. A relatively low 10.0% of working residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic conditions.

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The local population displays favorable health metrics, with low rates of common chronic illnesses and mortality across both younger and older demographics. Additionally, the take-up of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 59% of the population, which equals 1,564 individuals.

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Cultural diversity metrics are lower than average, with 75.7% of the population born in Australia, 90.6% holding citizenship, and 95.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 41.8% of residents. The most noticeable deviation from regional averages is in Buddhism, which accounts for 1.1% of the local population compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 44 is higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and exceeds the national median of 38. The 65 to 74 age group is well represented at 13.1% compared to the metropolitan average, while the 25 to 34 age bracket is less common at 8.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has increased from 5.5% to 7.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 10.6% to 11.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 15.4% to 13.4%, and the 25 to cohort has fallen from to . Demographic modeling indicates the age profile will shift by led by the to group which is projected to grow by (an increase of people, rising from to ). Seniors aged and over will account for of the total projected growth, while the to and to groups are projected to contract.

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Stoneville currently has an estimated 146 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 70 children aged 0-2 and 46 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 146 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 266. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 8.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally.