Success (WA)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Success has an estimated residency of 13,867 individuals in May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,527 people (22.3%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 11,340 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 13,663, projected by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an extra 148 validated new addresses detected post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,292 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across national areas monitored by Districts. The 22.3% expansion rate in Success since the 2021 census went past the national average (9.3%), as well as the state mark, positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 37.0% of total population increases lately, even though every contributor, including interstate relocations and natural increase, registered positive outcomes.

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The workforce in Success is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent in manufacturing and industrial occupations, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.8%, according to Districts' compiled regional statistics. As of March 2026, there are 8,292 employed residents, representing an unemployment rate 1.4% below the 4.2% recorded for Greater Perth, while participation in the labour force is exceptionally high at 77.5% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. Census responses indicate that a minor 6.7% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.

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According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics released by Districts for financial year 2023, the suburb of Success has a median taxpayer income of $61,033, alongside an average income of $72,850. This exceeds the national average and compares to a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at roughly $67,704 for the median and $80,813 for the average as of March 2026. Census records show household, family, and individual incomes in Success are all elevated, placing in the 75th to 79th national percentiles. Income distribution data indicates that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 38.1% of the local population (5,283 individuals), which aligns with the wider region where this same cohort comprises . High housing outlays absorb of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the locality in the th decile.

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Residential structures in Success, according to the latest Census, consisted of 79.9% separate houses and 20.1% other dwelling styles (semi-detached, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative structures across metropolitan Perth. The rate of outright home ownership in Success stood behind metropolitan Perth at 16.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (53.3%) or tenants (30.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was higher than the metropolitan Perth average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent stood at $400, compared to metropolitan Perth figures of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage obligations in Success exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the bulk of homes at 76.1% of all households, consisting of 40.7% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households represent the remaining 23.9%, which is composed of lone persons at 20.8% and group living situations at 3.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 individuals is higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Higher education qualifications in Success (held by 31.0% of residents aged 15+) are slightly ahead of the SA3 average (27.4%), pointing to a competitive educational base in the wider area. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 21.3%, followed by postgraduate study (7.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Practical and technical skills are also common, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (24.2%).

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An analysis of public transit shows 60 active stops within Success, combining train and bus services. These stops are served by 18 separate routes, which provide 5,878 passenger journeys weekly. Transit access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 176 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential focus, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars remaining the main transit choice at 76%, and 15% using trains. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.5 per home. A low 6.7% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules).

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An assessment of health indicators demonstrates positive outcomes throughout Success, based on Districts' analysis of mortality figures and the prevalence of long-term health issues, with both younger and older cohorts showing low rates of common health conditions. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is high at approximately 56% of the population (~7,782 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Success displays high levels of multiculturalism, with 29.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 41.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 44.9% of the population in Success. However, the most distinct religious variance is seen in Hinduism, which represents 3.7% of the community, compared to 2.5% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in Success of 35 years is slightly below the Greater Perth average of 37 and below the national average of 38. The age bracket of 35 - 44 is highly represented at 17.7% compared to Greater Perth, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 5.6%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age cohort has increased from 12.3% to 13.8% of the local population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 group has decreased from 7.5% to 5.5% and the 25 to 34 group has fallen from 16.9% to 15.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 point to shifts in the demographics of Success. The to cohort is expected to grow strongly, increasing by people () from to . On the other hand, the number of residents in the to age range is projected to decrease by .

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Success currently has an estimated 762 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 550 children aged 0-2 and 367 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 819 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,683. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.