Wellard (WA)

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Wellard has an estimated population of approximately 18,903 as of May 2026, according to calculations utilizing recent ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside newly validated addresses from Districts since the Census. This represents an addition of 4,776 people (33.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 14,127 people. The variance is derived from a resident headcount of 18,675 assessed by Districts following the ABS June 2025 release of Estimated Resident Population data, plus an extra 882 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With these numbers, the suburb of Wellard exhibits a density of 1,157 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical benchmarks recorded in Districts evaluations. The suburb of Wellard registered a 33.8% rate of expansion since the 2021 census, outpacing the national benchmark (9.3%) as well as state figures, positioning it as a key driver of growth locally. In recent times, the expansion of the population was mostly driven by people arriving from other states, accounting for roughly of the overall population rise, though all components including natural increase and overseas migration made positive contributions.

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The local workforce is characterized by strong qualification levels, with notable employment in core service sectors and an unemployment rate of 4.2%, based on aggregated statistical area statistics. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,319, matching the Greater Perth unemployment rate of 4.2%, while the participation rate of 75.5% significantly exceeded the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that a minor 5.6% portion of the workforce operated from home, though this period was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Based on aggregated postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the suburb of Wellard earned a median income of $60,075, while the average stood at $69,105. These figures are slightly higher than national benchmarks and compare to median and average incomes of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in WPI growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current earnings would equate to approximately $66,641 for the median and $76,658 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights strong income rankings for households, families, and individuals in Wellard, placing them between the 73rd and 77th percentiles nationwide. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket contains 44.8% of the population ( individuals), exceeding the metropolitan area where this cohort accounts for . While local mortgage and rent payments take up of household income, strong earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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The composition of residential properties in Wellard at the time of the last Census consisted of 95.2% standalone houses and 4.8% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative formats across metropolitan Perth. Home ownership in Wellard lagged behind the Perth metropolitan benchmark, standing at 9.2%, with the remaining dwellings occupied under mortgages (65.1%) or rental agreements (25.7%). The median mortgage repayment of $1,902 per month was below the Perth metropolitan average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $350, matching the metropolitan figure of $350. Nationally, mortgage payments in Wellard are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs are lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 80.7%, consisting of couples with children at 45.8%, couples without children at 22.6%, and single parents at 11.4%. The remaining 19.3% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 15.7% and group housing accounting for 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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The educational profile of the area is distinct when compared to the wider region, with university degree holders representing 28.5% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA3 average of 19.8% and highlighting local attainment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Practical and technical qualifications are also common, with 39.7% of the population aged 15 and over holding vocational certificates, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 28.7%.

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Public transport services in Wellard include 48 active stops, offering a combination of train and bus options. These locations are connected by 7 routes, which provide a total of 1,365 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is rated highly, with the average distance to a stop being 392 meters. Because of the residential nature of the suburb of Wellard, most workers travel outside the area, with private cars being the main transport mode at 73%, followed by trains at 18% and buses at 5%. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles. A relatively small 5.6% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health outcomes for residents in Wellard are generally positive, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes that align with national averages. Average levels of medical conditions are observed across both younger and older age brackets, and private health coverage is relatively high, covering roughly 55% of the population (~10,328 people). This compares to a rate of 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Wellard exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 33.1% of residents using a non-English language at home and 44.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 44.0% of the local population. The most notable deviation from regional averages is in the Other religious category, which represents 4.5% of the population compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in Wellard is 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 years and below the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Wellard has a larger share of residents aged 35 - 44 (19.3%) and a smaller share aged 65 - 74 (3.8%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.3% to 13.6% of the population. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group declined from 10.6% to 8.2%, and the 25 to 34 age bracket decreased from 20.1% to 18.5%. Age structures are projected to shift by with the to cohort expected to grow by people (), rising from to .

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Wellard currently has an estimated 1,550 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 867 children aged 0-2 and 578 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 21% by 2041 (to approximately 1,877 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,366. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 15.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.