Australind
A large, detached-home community of 15,988 people, Australind has a 93.9% separate-house share and 67.5% of dwellings with 4 or more bedrooms. Household income sits at the 67.1st percentile nationally, while the median age of 36 is 4 years below the national figure. Unlike nearby Bunbury's broader regional-centre role, Australind's profile is anchored by family housing, with 49.7% of households paying a mortgage and 21.1% renting. Internal migration and 2.15% annual forecast growth support demand, although the 6.4% rise in the senior share signals an aging trajectory. That mix matters because larger homes attract established households, while future services must support both families and older residents.
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
Australind suits buyers seeking space rather than apartment living: 93.9% of homes are separate houses, 67.5% have 4 or more bedrooms, and only 0.8% are apartments. The monthly mortgage estimate is $1,712, while the mortgage-to-income measure is 21.3% and rent-to-income is 18.9%. The 49.7% mortgage tenure share is higher than the 27.4% owned-outright share and the 21.1% renting share, indicating a strong established-buyer market. Weekly household income is $1,856, which helps explain why mortgage stress is not flagged. A current median sale price is unavailable, so buyers should test recent local sales against repayments, insurance and commuting costs before choosing a 3-bedroom or 4-plus-bedroom property.
For Buyers
Australind suits buyers seeking space rather than apartment living: 93.9% of homes are separate houses, 67.5% have 4 or more bedrooms, and only 0.8% are apartments. The monthly mortgage estimate is $1,712, while the mortgage-to-income measure is 21.3% and rent-to-income is 18.9%. The 49.7% mortgage tenure share is higher than the 27.4% owned-outright share and the 21.1% renting share, indicating a strong established-buyer market. Weekly household income is $1,856, which helps explain why mortgage stress is not flagged. A current median sale price is unavailable, so buyers should test recent local sales against repayments, insurance and commuting costs before choosing a 3-bedroom or 4-plus-bedroom property.
For Investors
Australind presents a mixed rental case. Weekly rent is $350, 21.1% of occupied dwellings are rented and vacancy is 8.1%, giving tenants more choice than in a tightly supplied market. Compared with owner-occupier demand, the renter share is lower than the 49.7% mortgage share, so investment demand depends on selecting homes that match local family needs. Rent growth of 16.7% is supportive, while forecast growth of 2.15% annually is driven by internal migration. There were 0 recorded developments in the past 12 months, which may limit new competition but also signals little fresh supply. Gentrification signals are mixed: the current score is 39, labelled Early signs, while the shift score is 15, labelled Not gentrifying.
Schools in Australind
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LESCHENAULT CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
OUR LADY OF MERCY COLLEGE
AUSTRALIND PRIMARY SCHOOL
KINGSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
PARKFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Australind has a median age of 36, which is 4 years below the national figure, but its trajectory is aging because the senior share has risen 6.4% while the young share fell 1.7%. The university qualification rate is 18.8%, or 11.3 percentage points below national levels, and the overseas-born share is 20.1%, 1.5 points below the national figure. Average household size is 2.7, or 0.2 above the national comparison. English ancestry is recorded by 7,379 people, followed by Scottish at 1,597 and Irish at 1,531. No religion, at 8,183 people, is higher than Christianity at 6,349. With 79.0% staying at the same address, households are more settled than a high-turnover market.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.9%
Houses
4.4%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Australind's housing stock is strongly detached and family-sized: 93.9% of dwellings are separate houses, 67.5% contain 4 or more bedrooms, and just 0.8% are apartments. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, this layout creates a clearer fit for households needing yards, storage and multiple bedrooms. Tenure is led by mortgages at 49.7%, higher than the 27.4% owned-outright share and the 21.1% renting share. The remaining 1.7% falls into other tenure categories. Weekly rent is $350, while the monthly mortgage estimate is $1,712 and mortgage-to-income is 21.3%, below the 21.1% renter proportion only when measured as a different household indicator. The absence of a current median sale price makes direct price benchmarking essential, particularly for larger homes.
Mortgage / mo
$1,712
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$350
Census 2021
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
44.7%
Couples with children
38.6%
Couples, no children
15.8%
Single parent
4,468
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Australind's largest listed industry at 16.4%, or 804 workers, ahead of manufacturing at 11.6% and 569 workers. Education accounts for 11.2% and 550 workers, while construction and mining each represent 11.1%, with 545 and 542 workers respectively. The leading occupations are trades at 1,517, professionals at 1,066, labourers at 924, community and personal services at 899, and machinery and drivers at 887. Labour-force participation is 64.4%, unemployment is 4.4% and 60.2% of workers are full time. Healthcare's share is higher than every other listed industry because regional health, education and service needs create a broad employment base. SEIFA results are uneven: IEO is decile 2, IER decile 8, IRSD decile 5 and IRSAD decile 4, suggesting stronger economic resources than education and occupation outcomes.
Unemployment
4.4%
Labour Force
7,900
Unemployed
350
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.2%
Part-time
32.9%
Participation
64.4%
Employed
7,550
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.8%
Postgraduate
2.6%
Born Overseas
20.1%
Dwellings
5,589
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-oriented: 84.3% travel as a car driver, compared with 2.7% using public transport and 1.6% walking or cycling. Work from home accounts for 4.6%, so reliable vehicle access remains more important than public transport for most households. Seven schools serve the area, including 5 government schools and 2 non-government schools, with provision from primary through senior high. Check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cross suburb lines. Socioeconomic conditions are mixed, with IRSAD at decile 4 and IRSD at decile 5, both below a top-decile comparison. A current suburb crime rate is not available, so safety decisions should rely on recent police incident information and the immediate street environment rather than a blanket suburb label.
Drive
84.3%
Public Transport
2.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
4.6%
Population Forecast
+2.15%/yr
(+467 people/yr)
EstablishedAustralind has an established growth profile, with an annual trend of 2.15% driven by internal migration. Population change across the wider area is 29.7% over 10 years, while the forecast shift is labelled Aging. The senior share has risen 6.4%, compared with a young-share decline of 1.7% and a working-share decline of 3.4%, indicating that future demand may tilt toward downsizing, health services and accessible amenities as well as family housing. Gentrification signals are mixed: the score is 39 at the Early signs stage, while the shift measure records a score of 15 and labels the area Not gentrifying. Rent growth of 16.7% is higher than the -3.2% real-income growth rate, so rising housing costs may constrain affordability even as the broader area continues to expand.
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?
Australind can suit households wanting larger homes, with 93.9% of dwellings being separate houses and 67.5% having 4 or more bedrooms. Car dependence is high at 84.3%, while the median age of 36 is below the national figure.
What is the median house price in Australind?
A current median house price for Australind is not available. Buyers should compare recent local sales with the $1,712 monthly mortgage estimate, $350 weekly rent and $1,856 weekly household income before setting a budget.
What schools are in Australind?
Australind has 7 listed schools: 5 government schools and 2 non-government schools. Options span primary to senior high education, including Australind Primary School, Australind Senior High School and non-government campuses. Confirm the enrolment zone for the exact address.
Is Australind safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available, so Australind cannot be given a reliable safety ranking from a single figure. It has 15,988 residents and conditions can vary by street. Check recent police incident information and inspect the immediate area at different times.
Is Australind good for property investment?
Australind has some investor positives, including $350 weekly rent, 16.7% rent growth and 2.15% annual forecast growth driven by internal migration. However, vacancy is 8.1% and only 21.1% of households rent, so property selection and purchase price are important.
How is Australind's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is 29.7% over 10 years, with annual growth forecast at 2.15% and internal migration the primary driver. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share rose 6.4%, while the young share declined 1.7%.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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