Australind
Detached housing sets Australind apart more than many coastal-fringe markets near Bunbury and Eaton, with 93.9% separate houses and 67.5% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms. The suburb has 15,988 residents, a median age of 36 that is 4.0 years below the national comparison, and household income at the 67.1 percentile. Its identity is shaped by families with mortgages, because 50.6% of dwellings are being bought rather than rented or owned outright.
Population
15,988
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,856/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$438K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Homebuyers need to rely on recent comparable sales rather than a quoted median house price, but the ownership signals are clear. Separate houses make up 93.9% of stock, apartments only 0.8%, and 67.5% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers wanting low-maintenance units have fewer options than in denser Bunbury. Mortgage costs sit at $1,712 a month and 21.3% of income, below common stress thresholds, because household incomes are relatively solid at the 67.1 percentile.
For Buyers
Homebuyers need to rely on recent comparable sales rather than a quoted median house price, but the ownership signals are clear. Separate houses make up 93.9% of stock, apartments only 0.8%, and 67.5% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers wanting low-maintenance units have fewer options than in denser Bunbury. Mortgage costs sit at $1,712 a month and 21.3% of income, below common stress thresholds, because household incomes are relatively solid at the 67.1 percentile.
For Investors
Australind is a selective rental market rather than a pure high-turnover investor play. Renters account for 21.5% of households and the typical rent is $350 a week, while vacancy is 8.1%, higher than tight capital-city style markets. That vacancy means investors need to compete on presentation and location. The demand case is supported by internal migration of 200 people a year and population growth of 2.15% annually, but 0 new developments in 12 months points to limited fresh stock rather than a construction surge.
Schools in Australind iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Leschenault Catholic Primary School
PP-6 · 422 students
Our Lady of Mercy College
7-12 · 968 students
Parkfield Primary School
K-6 · 650 students
Treendale Primary School
K-6 · 553 students
Kingston Primary School
K-6 · 582 students
Demographics
Australind skews younger than the national profile, with a median age of 36, or 4.0 years below the comparison point. University attainment is 18.8%, which is 11.3 percentage points lower than nationally, while overseas-born residents are 20.1%, only 1.5 points below the national benchmark. English ancestry is the largest group at 7,379 people, followed by Scottish at 1,597 and Irish at 1,531. Household size is 2.7, above the national comparison by 0.2, because family households are a major part of the suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.9%
Houses
4.4%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Australind's housing base is dominated by large detached dwellings, with 93.9% separate houses, 4.4% semi-detached homes and only 0.8% apartments. A current median house price is not available, so tenure and cost ratios are more useful than headline pricing. Ownership is strong: 27.9% own outright and 50.6% have a mortgage, compared with 21.5% renting. Mortgage costs are 21.3% of income and rent is 18.9%, both below stress territory, which helps explain the suburb's stable family housing pattern.
Mortgage / mo
$1,712
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$797
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.1%
Unoccupied
496
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.0%
Couples, no children
12,985
Total families
Economy & Employment
Australind's workforce is anchored in practical regional industries, with healthcare at 16.4%, manufacturing at 11.6%, education at 11.2%, construction at 11.1% and mining at 11.1%. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 1,066 people, but labourers, community workers and machinery drivers are also prominent. Unemployment is 4.7% and participation is 60.2%. SEIFA is mixed: IEO decile 2, IER decile 8, IRSD decile 5 and IRSAD decile 4, showing higher economic resources than education scores because well-paid trade and industry work are important.
Unemployment
2.2%
Labour Force
12,083
Unemployed
264
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.7%
Part-time
30.6%
Participation
60.2%
Employed
7,031
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.8%
Postgraduate
2.6%
Born Overseas
20.1%
Dwellings
5,589
Transport to Work
Australind suits car-based daily life more than transit commuting. Public transport is used by 2.8% of commuters, below the 88.3% who drive, and only 1.7% walk or cycle, so access to schools, shops and work depends heavily on roads. The school network is a major draw, with 7 local schools and an ICSEA range from 953 to 1030. Leschenault Catholic Primary leads at 1030, followed by Our Lady of Mercy College at 1019 and Parkfield Primary at 999. IRSAD decile 4 signals moderate advantage rather than top-decile affluence.
Drive
88.3%
Public Transport
2.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.15%/yr
(+467 people/yr)
EstablishedAustralind is established but still expanding, with forecast growth of 2.15% a year, or about 467 people annually. The medium trend path rises from 22,331 people in 2026 to 24,665 in 2031. Migration is led by internal moves at 200 people a year, compared with 84 from overseas, so demand is more regional and lifestyle-driven than migrant-led. The growth mix is changing with an aging trajectory: seniors rose 6.4 percentage points, working-age share fell 3.4 points, and gentrification is scored 39 at the Early signs stage.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+84
Net Internal / yr
+200
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +43% since 2011, Net internal migration +200/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Australind compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Australind a good suburb to live in?
Yes, especially for households wanting space and a car-based lifestyle. Separate houses make up 93.9% of dwellings, 67.5% have 4 or more bedrooms, and the median age is 36, which supports a strong family profile.
What is the median house price in Australind?
A current median house price is not available for Australind. Buyers should compare recent sales closely, noting that 93.9% of homes are separate houses and typical mortgage costs are $1,712 a month.
What schools are in Australind?
Australind has 7 local schools across Government and Catholic sectors. The highest ICSEA schools are Leschenault Catholic Primary at 1030, Our Lady of Mercy College at 1019 and Parkfield Primary at 999.
Is Australind safe?
A local crime rate per 1,000 residents is not available for Australind, so street-level checks are important. Daily activity is shaped by 7 schools and 88.3% car commuting, which creates predictable busy periods.
Is Australind good for property investment?
Australind has some investor appeal but needs careful property selection. Renters are 21.5% of households, typical rent is $350 a week, vacancy is 8.1%, and 12-month development activity is 0 approvals.
How is Australind's population changing?
Australind is forecast to keep growing at 2.15% a year, adding about 467 people annually. The medium path reaches 24,665 by 2031, with internal migration of 200 people a year the main driver.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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