Warnbro (WA)

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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address data verified by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Warnbro has an estimated population of 11,989 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,161 people (10.7%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 10,828 people. This adjustment is based on a resident population estimate of 11,984 by Districts, derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 4 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level corresponds to a density of 861 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical figures across locations analyzed by Districts. The 10.7% growth rate in the suburb of Warnbro since the 2021 census outpaced the national average of 9.3%, making it a frontrunner for growth in the region. Recent population expansion was driven majorly by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 56% of the total population increase.

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The suburb of Warnbro features a diverse workforce across white and blue-collar roles, with a notable presence in industrial and manufacturing sectors, and an overall unemployment rate of 10.3% according to Districts statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 5,575 working residents. The unemployment rate is 6.1% higher than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, indicating potential for labor market improvement, while workforce participation is also lower at 63.6% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. According to the Census, a small proportion of 6.0% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that the suburb of Warnbro recorded a median individual income of $52,527 and an average income of $65,701. These figures are slightly below the national averages and compare to $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) across Greater Perth. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates stand at approximately $58,268 for the median and $72,882 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census ranks household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Warnbro in the modest 25th to 36th percentiles. The largest income cohort comprises 33.6% of residents (4,028 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring Greater Perth where 32.0% fall into this bracket. Financial pressures are evident, with residents retaining of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile for affordability.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Warnbro consisted of 95.1% standalone houses and 4.9% semi-detached dwellings, apartments, or other structures, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings across Greater Perth. The home ownership rate of 26.5% is slightly lower than the Perth metro average, with the remaining homes being mortgaged (46.6%) or rented (26.9%). Home buyers faced a median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517, which is lower than the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $320 compared to the metro average of $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Warnbro are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 74.0% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 29.8%, couples without children at 26.4%, and single-parent households at 16.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for 26.0%, with single-person households representing 23.1% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents matches the metropolitan average for Greater Perth.

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Educational attainment levels show that 11.9% of residents hold university qualifications, which is below the national figure of 30.4%. Within tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 44.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 34.6%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Warnbro include 67 active bus and train stops. These locations are served by 17 distinct routes, which combine to support 4,015 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is favorable, with residents generally living within 200 meters of a stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Warnbro, commuting is largely outbound, with cars representing the main transport mode at 82%, followed by trains at 9%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. A small proportion of 6.0% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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Mortality and chronic disease data highlight health challenges in the suburb of Warnbro, with health issues noted across multiple age groups. The rate of private health insurance is slightly above the average SA2 region at approximately 53% of the population, which represents about 6,387 people, compared to a rate of 59.0% for Greater Perth.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Warnbro is above average, with 28.6% of the population born outside Australia and 6.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.2% of residents. Judaism is the most disproportionately represented non-Christian religion, accounting for 0.1% of the population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in the suburb of Warnbro is 38 years, which is close to the Greater Perth median of 37 years and matches the national median of 38 years. Compared to the wider Perth region, the suburb of Warnbro has a larger proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 (13.0%) but fewer residents aged 25 - 34 (12.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the latest estimates, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 12.5% to 14.0% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group grew from 8.5% to 9.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.2% to 11.7%. Demographic shifts by are expected to alter the age profile, led by a increase in the to cohort, which is projected to rise from to residents. This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older make up of the projected growth, whereas declines are expected in the to and to cohorts.

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Warnbro currently has an estimated 659 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 392 children aged 0-2 and 261 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 649 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,268. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.2 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.