The Vines (WA)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates and post-Census residential addresses verified by Districts indicates that the population of the suburb of The Vines is approximately 6,766 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 5,848 residents, the population has expanded by 918 people (15.7%). This growth is calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP data release, which estimated 6,459 inhabitants, combined with an additional 22 validated new addresses. The resulting density stands at 1,047 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with standard metrics recorded by Districts. The suburb of The Vines recorded a 15.7% rate of expansion that outpaced the national average (9.3%) and the state benchmark, establishing the area as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this population growth was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 59.0% of the gains, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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Workforce data from Districts shows that the suburb of The Vines possesses a highly skilled labor force, with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing fields. The unemployment rate is low at 2.6%, and employment levels have remained stable over the year leading up to March 2026, when 3,709 residents were employed. The local jobless rate is 1.6% lower than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%, while the participation rate is relatively typical at 72.9% compared to the capital city average of 70.2%. Census records show that a modest 10.4% of working residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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Postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the suburb of The Vines are highly elevated compared to the national average, with a median of $63,040 and an average of $75,510. This is in contrast to the Greater Perth figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be around $69,930 (median) and $83,763 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank highly, placing between the 78th and 91st percentiles nationally. Regarding distribution, 32.6% of residents (2,205 individuals) earn between $1,500 and mirroring the share seen across the broader region. Local economic strength is highlighted by the of households with weekly earnings over supporting strong consumer activity. Mortgage and rent payments consume of income, while high earnings place residents in the st percentile for disposable income and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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According to the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of The Vines consisted of 95.1% standalone houses and 4.9% other dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Perth. Home ownership rates in the suburb of The Vines lagged behind the metropolitan average, sitting at 26.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (63.4%) or renters (10.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was notably high at $2,300, compared to the metropolitan Perth average of $1,907 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent of $430 was also considerably higher than the Perth metropolitan figure of $350 and the Australian average of $375.

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Family households make up the vast majority of local households at 87.5%, consisting of couples with children at 48.4%, couples without children at 31.5%, and single parent households at 6.9%. Non-family households represent the remaining 12.5%, which includes single-person households at 11.4% and group households at 1.1%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which exceeds the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Academic credentials in the suburb of The Vines are lower than regional averages, with 21.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to the national rate of 30.4%. Among tertiary degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.1% and certificates at 27.8%.

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Public transport options in the suburb of The Vines include 3 active stops served by a mix of buses. These stops accommodate 1 distinct routes, which combine to support 476 weekly passenger trips. Local transit accessibility is limited, with residents living an average of 682 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in a high rate of outward commuting, with cars being the main transport mode for 89% of workers. Households own an average of 2.1 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low proportion of residents (10.4%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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Health indicators in the suburb of The Vines show excellent outcomes, as highlighted by Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illness rates. The prevalence of common health conditions is very low across all age groups, and private health insurance rates are exceptionally high, covering approximately 57% of the population, which equates to about 3,868 people.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of The Vines is higher than in most other local areas, with 12.0% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 35.9% born outside Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.0% of residents. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation relative to the metropolitan average is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in the suburb of The Vines is 39 years, which is slightly above the Greater Perth average of 37 and very close to the Australian median of 38. The 55 to 64 age bracket is overrepresented at 13.8% compared to Greater Perth, while young adults aged 25 to 34 are underrepresented at 8.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 13.0% to 15.1% and the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 3.5% to 4.7%. Meanwhile, children aged 0 to 4 declined from 5.9% to 4.4% and the 45 to cohort fell from to . Population forecasts for predict that the to group will experience the largest growth, rising from to residents (an increase of people). In contrast, the numbers of residents aged to and to are projected to decline.

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The Vines currently has an estimated 297 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 242 children aged 0-2 and 161 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 14% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 300 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 826. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally).