Waroona (WA)

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Evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region combined with new address validations by Districts following the Census suggest that the population of the suburb of Waroona stands at approximately 3,130 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 262 people (9.1%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count was 2,868. This variation is derived from the resident population of 3,130, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 and 15 newly confirmed addresses since the Census. Such a population size translates to 13.0 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial space per resident. The post-Census expansion rate of 9.1% for the suburb of Waroona is within 0.2 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), highlighting competitive local growth dynamics. Net migration from other states was the primary engine of growth, accounting for roughly 67.0% of the overall population increase in recent times, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also made positive contributions.

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Waroona features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of 7.0%, and 0.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,395 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 3.5% above Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (57.7% compared to Regional WA's 65.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 7.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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Districts' latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reveals that income in the suburb of Waroona is slightly above average nationally, with the median assessed at $50,846 while the average income stands at $69,391. This contrasts to Regional WA's figures of a median income of $59,973 and an average income of $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,403 (median) and $76,975 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Waroona all fall between the 13th and 17th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the largest segment comprises 26.1% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (816 residents), mirroring the metropolitan region where occupy this bracket. After housing, of income remains, though this ranks at only the th percentile nationally.

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Residential structures in the local area, according to the most recent Census, consisted of 90.6% standalone houses and 9.4% other dwelling types like semi-detached properties, apartments, or alternative accommodation, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options in Regional WA. Home ownership rates were notably higher than the regional average, with 44.4% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (35.2%) or rented (20.4%). The median monthly home loan repayment was below the Regional WA average at $1,517, and the median weekly rent stood at $270, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,560 and $265. On a national level, mortgage repayments are considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national benchmark of $375.

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Family units are the dominant household type at 69.0% of the total, consisting of 25.8% couples raising children, 32.8% couples without children, and 9.9% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.0%, comprising 28.6% single-occupant homes and 2.2% shared group households. The median household size of 2.4 residents is slightly below the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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The local community experiences notable educational disparities, with university graduation rates of 8.3% falling far short of the national average of 30.4%. This gap represents both an educational obstacle and an opportunity for focused learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 6.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.1% and postgraduate qualifications at 0.8%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 8.5% with advanced diplomas and 35.1% with certificates.

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Analysis of the local network reveals 3 public transit stops in operation within the suburb of Waroona, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 routes, which provide a total of 8 weekly passenger services. Transport access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 679 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute outside the locality, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 90% and 4% of people walking. Household car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles. A small proportion of residents (7.1%) worked from home during the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related travel restrictions.

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The local community faces considerable health difficulties, according to Districts indicators regarding mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, which are prevalent in both younger and older segments, while the rate of private health insurance is relatively high, covering about 55% of the population, which equals approximately 1,713 individuals.

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Cultural diversity indicators are below average in this area, where 81.0% of residents were born in Australia, 88.2% hold citizenship, and 92.6% use English as their sole language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 53.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the local population compared to none across Regional WA.

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Waroona's median age of 48 years stands notably exceeding Regional WA's 40 similarly considerably older than the national norm of 38. Compared to the Regional WA average, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably over-represented (16.3% locally), while 35 - 44 year-olds are under-represented (11.1%). This 55 - 64 concentration is well above the national 11.2%. In the period since 2021, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 15.2% to 16.3% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 9.0% to 10.1%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from to and the to group dropped from to . Demographic modeling suggests Waroona's age profile will evolve significantly by . The to age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, expanding by people () from to . Conversely, population declines are projected for the to and to cohorts.

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Waroona currently has an estimated 181 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 97 children aged 0-2 and 65 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 24% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 34% by 2041 (to approximately 243 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 288. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.