Willetton (WA)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside new address points verified by Districts since the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Willetton is projected to be approximately 21,700 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 2,438 people (12.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 19,262 people. This shift is derived from a local population of 21,691, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 combined with 49 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population count corresponds to a density of 2,482 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of all Australian areas analyzed by Districts. The suburb of Willetton's 12.7% expansion rate post-2021 outpaced the national figure of 9.3%, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. The upward population trajectory was chiefly fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 91.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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A highly qualified labor force characterizes the local area, which features strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the previous year, according to Districts' aggregated statistical area statistics. In March 2026, there were 11,417 employed local residents, and the unemployment rate sat 2.6% lower than the 4.2% rate recorded across Greater Perth, while participation in the workforce was slightly lower than typical benchmarks, registering at 67.0% compared to 70.2% for the wider metro area. Census records indicate that a modest 8.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted alongside the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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Based on the latest ATO tax statistics at the postcode level released for financial year 2023, the median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Willetton is $51,157, with the average standing at $65,740. These figures sit slightly below national averages, and compare to a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $56,748 for the median and $72,925 for the average. Census records show weekly household incomes rank in the 76th percentile ($2,178 weekly), whereas individual incomes place in the 39th percentile. The weekly household earnings profile shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest, capturing 32.2% of households ( people), mirroring the broader metropolitan area where fall into this group. High-earning households are well represented, with bringing in more than per week, which helps sustain upscale retail and service providers. After accounting for housing costs, residents keep of their income, indicating healthy discretionary spending capacity, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA economic index.

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An analysis of dwelling types in Willetton from the most recent Census shows that houses made up 90.0% of the housing stock, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations accounted for 10.0%, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across the Perth metropolitan area. Home ownership in Willetton was significantly higher than the Perth metro average, standing at 39.9%, with mortgaged properties making up 40.0% and rental homes accounting for the remaining 20.1%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were recorded at $2,100, which is notably higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907, while median weekly rent stood at $400, compared to $350 for the metro area. From a national perspective, mortgage payments in Willetton are considerably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents similarly exceed the national average of $375.

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Families constitute the vast majority of households at 84.1%, consisting of couples with children at 51.5%, couples without children at 21.4%, and single-parent households at 10.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for 15.9% of the total, with single-person households representing 14.3% and group households making up 1.5%. The typical household size is 3.1 people, which exceeds the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Levels of education in Willetton are considerably higher than regional and state baselines, with 42.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across Western Australia and 29.9% in the surrounding SA4 region. This educational profile positions local residents well for professional and technical roles. Undergraduates represent the largest cohort at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate degree holders at 11.7% and graduate diploma holders at 3.3%. Vocational certifications are held by 24.6% of the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 14.3%.

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Analysis of local transit options shows 93 active bus stops servicing the suburb of Willetton. These stops accommodate 23 distinct routes that provide 4,574 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is favorable, with residents living an average of 216 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, a majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 74%, followed by 15% using trains and 8% using buses. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively small share of residents, 8.8%, worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.

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Health indicators point to excellent overall well-being in Willetton, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, showing very low rates of common health conditions across all demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the typical SA2 average at approximately 53% of the population, representing about 11,566 people. This compares to 59.0% of the population across Greater Perth.

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Willetton exhibits a high level of multiculturalism, with 45.9% of residents using a language other than English at home and 53.2% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, represented by 41.2% of the community. Notably, Buddhist residents are highly represented at 6.7% of the population, compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 40 in the suburb of Willetton is slightly higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and also sits just above the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to the metropolitan average, children aged 5 - 14 are highly represented, accounting for 17.1% of the local population, whereas young adults aged 25 - 34 are under-represented at 7.8%. This concentration of children aged 5 - 14 sits well above the national rate of 12.0%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket expanded from 14.1% to 16.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.4% to 5.9%. Meanwhile, the 35 to age cohort fell from to , and the to group decreased from to . Demographic modeling suggests that the suburb of Willetton's age profile will shift by with the to cohort expected to grow by people (), rising from to while both the to and to cohorts are projected to decrease in size.

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Willetton currently has an estimated 694 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 410 children aged 0-2 and 273 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 715 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,975. Birth rates in the area have averaged 5.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.