Wanneroo (WA)

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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and address verification conducted by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Wanneroo has a projected population of approximately 13,506 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,393 people (11.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 12,113 residents. This adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident count of 13,493 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 168 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. This population level yields a density of 659 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density housing and space for potential future construction. The 11.5% rate of expansion in the suburb of Wanneroo since the 2021 census outpaced the national figure of 9.3%, placing it among the faster-growing sectors in the territory. This population expansion was primarily powered by arrivals from abroad, which accounted for roughly 66.0% of the overall demographic increase in recent times, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also registered positive gains.

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Wanneroo possesses a qualified labor pool, with the building sector showing particularly strong representation, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.6% and a 3.7% increase in estimated employment over the previous year based on Districts statistical area aggregations. In March 2026, there were 7,099 working residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.4% higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, and labor force participation recorded slightly below average at 67.2% compared to Greater Perth's 70.2%. Census returns show a minor proportion of 8.3% of workers operating from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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Income levels in the suburb of Wanneroo sit below the national benchmark according to ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year. Taxpayers in the suburb of Wanneroo recorded a median income of $49,091 and an average income of $59,538, compared to Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated current figures of approximately $54,457 for the median and $66,046 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes are modest in Wanneroo, placing between the 34th and 39th percentiles. The largest income bracket consists of 32.9% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 per week (comprising 4,443 individuals), which is similar to the wider regional share of for this cohort. Household budget pressures are significant, leaving only of income after housing costs, ranking in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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The distribution of residential structures in Wanneroo at the time of the latest Census stood at 86.9% detached houses and 13.2% alternative structures like semi-detached homes, townhouses, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in Wanneroo exceeded the Perth metro average at 31.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (46.2%) or tenants renting their homes (22.0%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $1,736 was lower than the Perth metro median of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, matching the Perth metro figure of $350. Nationally, Wanneroo's mortgage repayments are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national average of $375.

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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 71.2%, which is composed of couples with children at 31.2%, couples without children at 27.3%, and single-parent households at 11.7%. Non-family households represent the remaining 28.8% of homes, consisting of lone person residences at 26.2% and group households at 2.7%. The typical household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment levels in the area are lower than average, with university completion rates at 16.7% compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificate-level training (29.9%).

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Public transport services in the suburb of Wanneroo include 59 active passenger stops utilizing bus networks. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that run a total of 1,319 weekly services. Accessibility to public transit is good, with residents living an average of 307 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, while 8% of commuters use the train. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A relatively low proportion of residents, 8.3%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Health measures indicate lower overall outcomes for Wanneroo based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, with common health concerns present in both younger and older cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 51% of the population (~6,866 people). This compares to a coverage level of 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Wanneroo exhibits higher cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 13.1% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 37.3% born in other countries. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 48.3% of the community. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Hinduism, which represents 1.8% of the population, compared to 2.5% across Greater Perth.

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With a median age of 41 years, Wanneroo has a significantly older population than Greater Perth's median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, the local population has a higher concentration of people in the 75 - 84 age group (7.8% locally) and a lower share of residents aged 25 - 34 (12.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.6% to 12.1%, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 6.6% to 7.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group shrank from 12.3% to 11.2%. Demographic modeling suggests significant shifts in Wanneroo's age profile by . The to age bracket is expected to grow the fastest, increasing by and adding residents to reach . This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older represent of all projected population growth. In contrast, population drops are anticipated for both the to and to age brackets.

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Wanneroo currently has an estimated 702 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 479 children aged 0-2 and 318 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 713 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,400. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.5 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.