Banksia Grove
An overseas-born share of 40.7%, 19.1 percentage points above the national figure, is the standout feature of Banksia Grove, alongside a median age of 30, which is 10 years below national. With 11,351 residents, 95.9% separate houses and 68.4% of households paying a mortgage, the suburb has a clear family and owner-occupier profile. Nearby Carramar and Tapping offer a useful comparison within the same northern corridor: Banksia Grove remains low-rise and car-oriented, with annual growth of 0.24% pointing to a slower pace than a new release area. Its household income percentile of 73.4 also sits above the midpoint, supporting established suburban services and family spending.
Population
11,351
Median Age
30.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,956/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Home buyers are choosing a strongly detached, mortgage-led market: 95.9% of dwellings are separate houses, while 68.4% of households have a mortgage and only 7.9% own outright. A current median house price is not available, so buyers should compare recent sales by address, land size and condition rather than rely on a headline figure. The listed mortgage commitment is $1,800 monthly, and mortgage costs equal 21.3% of household income, higher than the 18.4% rent-to-income share. Larger homes dominate, with 57.8% having 4 or more bedrooms versus 37.3% with 3 bedrooms. That mix suits families needing space, but it can increase upfront costs compared with smaller dwellings.
For Buyers
Home buyers are choosing a strongly detached, mortgage-led market: 95.9% of dwellings are separate houses, while 68.4% of households have a mortgage and only 7.9% own outright. A current median house price is not available, so buyers should compare recent sales by address, land size and condition rather than rely on a headline figure. The listed mortgage commitment is $1,800 monthly, and mortgage costs equal 21.3% of household income, higher than the 18.4% rent-to-income share. Larger homes dominate, with 57.8% having 4 or more bedrooms versus 37.3% with 3 bedrooms. That mix suits families needing space, but it can increase upfront costs compared with smaller dwellings.
For Investors
Investors have access to a meaningful rental segment, with 23.2% of households renting and weekly rent at $360. Vacancy is 4.6%, while rent growth of 14.6% is higher than real income growth of 0.2%, supporting recent rental momentum but also highlighting affordability pressure if wages do not keep pace. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which can help maintain tenant demand. No development activity was recorded across the latest 12-month period, so supply pressure may be lower than in an active construction pocket. The case is stronger for investors seeking established detached housing than for those targeting apartments or large redevelopment projects.
Schools in Banksia Grove
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ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
BANKSIA GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
GRANDIS PRIMARY SCHOOL
JOSEPH BANKS SECONDARY COLLEGE
Demographics
Banksia Grove has a young population profile, with a median age of 30, or 10 years below the national comparison. Its overseas-born share is 40.7%, 19.1 percentage points above national, while university attendance or attainment at 25.9% is 4.2 points below national. Average household size is 3.0 people, 0.5 above national, and couples with children account for 54.1% of families, helping explain demand for larger detached homes. English ancestry is recorded for 4,375 people, followed by Scottish at 946 and Irish at 910. No religion is the largest religious category at 5,303, ahead of Christianity at 4,332, indicating a social profile broader than its traditional family-suburban image.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.9%
Houses
4.1%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Banksia Grove is dominated by detached housing, with 95.9% of dwellings being separate houses and 4.1% semi-detached. The bedroom mix is weighted toward larger properties: 57.8% have 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 37.3% with 3 bedrooms and 4.4% with 2 bedrooms. Tenure is concentrated among mortgage holders at 68.4%, while 23.2% rent and 7.9% own outright, creating a stronger mortgage-belt profile than an established downsizer suburb. Mortgage costs equal 21.3% of household income, higher than the 18.4% rent-to-income share. The 4.6% vacancy rate suggests some choice for renters, while the large-house format explains why family demand remains central.
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$360
Census 2021
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$913
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.6%
Unoccupied
179
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
54.1%
Couples with children
23.5%
Couples, no children
21.1%
Single parent
3,090
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Banksia Grove's largest industry at 20.1%, well above construction at 10.1%, followed by education at 9.4%, retail at 8.5% and professional or technical services at 6.4%. Employment is shaped by trades with 1,055 workers, professionals with 872, community and personal services with 841, clerical and administrative work with 774, and labouring with 717. Labour-force participation is 75.9%, with unemployment at 5.0%, and full-time employment at 3,607 compared with 1,907 part-time workers. Economic-resource indicators rank higher than education and occupation measures: IER is decile 9 versus IEO decile 6, while IRSD is decile 8 and IRSAD decile 7. Household income sits at the 73.4 percentile, supporting this stronger resource position.
Unemployment
5.0%
Labour Force
6,240
Unemployed
315
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
32.2%
Participation
75.9%
Employed
5,925
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
25.9%
Postgraduate
4.4%
Born Overseas
40.7%
Dwellings
3,749
Transport to Work
Daily travel is strongly car dependent: 82.2% drive, compared with 4.0% using public transport, 1.2% walking or cycling and 6.8% working from home. This pattern reflects a suburban layout where household vehicles remain more practical than active or transit travel. Four local schools cover 3 primary schools and 1 senior high school, with 3 government schools and 1 non-government school, giving families access to both sector types while making enrolment-zone checks important. Socioeconomic advantage sits at IRSAD decile 7, higher than the middle deciles. A current suburb crime rate is not available, so safety decisions should use recent WA Police information and inspections at different times rather than infer conditions from housing or transport figures.
Drive
82.2%
Public Transport
4.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
6.8%
Population Forecast
+0.24%/yr
(+12 people/yr)
EstablishedBanksia Grove's forecast trend is 0.24% a year, while population change across the wider area is 0.8% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, but the shift trajectory is labelled Aging, with the young share down 4.2 percentage points and the senior share up 3.5 points. Rent growth of 14.6% is occurring alongside an affordability trend labelled Improving, with affordability figures of 39.0 in 2011 and 36.3 in 2021. Compared with a gentrifying market, the gentrification score of 0 and stage of Not gentrifying point to limited reinvention pressure. Slow growth and an aging trajectory suggest gradual consolidation rather than rapid expansion.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+12
Net Internal / yr
-74
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Banksia Grove compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banksia Grove a good suburb to live in?
Banksia Grove can suit families and buyers seeking newer-style detached housing, with 95.9% separate houses, a median age of 30 and 4 local schools. The age profile is 10 years below national, but daily life is more car dependent than transit-oriented because 82.2% drive and only 4.0% use public transport. Compare exact streets, school zones and travel times before choosing.
What is the median house price in Banksia Grove?
A current median house price is not available for Banksia Grove, so a precise affordability comparison would be misleading. Buyers can still frame decisions using the $1,800 monthly mortgage figure, $360 weekly rent, 95.9% separate-house share and 57.8% share of homes with 4 or more bedrooms. Compare recent sales by land size, condition and exact pocket, including nearby Carramar and Tapping.
What schools are in Banksia Grove?
Banksia Grove includes Banksia Grove Primary School, Grandis Primary School, Joseph Banks Secondary College and St John Paul II Catholic Primary School. The local mix is 3 government schools and 1 non-government school, with 3 primary schools, which is more than the 1 senior high school. Check the exact enrolment zone because boundaries can differ by address.
Is Banksia Grove safe?
A current suburb crime rate is not available for Banksia Grove, so safety should not be inferred from its 11,351 residents or 4.6% vacancy rate. Check recent WA Police incident information, inspect the street during both day and night, and compare the specific pocket with nearby areas before renting or buying. Local conditions can vary more than suburb-wide impressions suggest.
Is Banksia Grove good for property investment?
Banksia Grove may suit investors targeting detached family rentals, with 23.2% of households renting, weekly rent of $360 and vacancy of 4.6%. Rent growth of 14.6% is higher than real income growth of 0.2%, which supports income momentum but warrants affordability checks. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while 0 development approvals in 12 months suggests less immediate new supply than an active development area.
How is Banksia Grove's population changing?
Growth is gradual rather than rapid. The annual trend is 0.24%, and population change across the wider area is 0.8% over 10 years, with overseas migration the primary driver. The trajectory is Aging: the young share has declined by 4.2 percentage points while the senior share has increased by 3.5 points. Compared with a gentrifying suburb, its score of 0 and stage of Not gentrifying indicate limited transformation pressure.
What languages are spoken in Banksia Grove?
Banksia Grove has an overseas-born share of 40.7%, which is 19.1 percentage points above national. Punjabi is recorded for 102 people, Gujarati for 61, Afrikaans for 54, Arabic for 52 and Malayalam for 44. English ancestry remains the largest ancestry category at 4,375 people, so the suburb combines a strong migrant presence with a broader established Australian ancestry base.
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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