Gidgegannup
A 47-year median age and 2,818 residents spread across 304.89 square kilometres make Gidgegannup a low-density, established rural-residential market rather than a compact suburban one. Density is 9.2 people per square kilometre, while 98.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 63.6% have four or more bedrooms. Household income sits at the 91.6th percentile, above most Australian areas, but the age profile is 7 years above the national figure. Compared with nearby Wooroloo and Toodyay, Gidgegannup's appeal is its larger-lot setting and car-oriented lifestyle, with 75.3% driving to work.
Local council: Swan
Population
2,818
Median Age
47.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,449/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
108
Homebuyers are choosing space over apartment convenience: 98.7% of homes are separate houses, compared with 0.8% apartments, and 63.6% contain four or more bedrooms. A typical mortgage repayment is $2,300 a month, while rent is $350 a week, so ownership suits households with stable cash flow more than buyers seeking a low-entry rental alternative. Mortgage payments equal 21.7% of household income, higher than the rent-to-income figure of 14.3%, and both stress flags are false. No reliable median house price is quoted for Gidgegannup, so compare individual properties on land, condition and access rather than assuming a suburb-wide benchmark.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing space over apartment convenience: 98.7% of homes are separate houses, compared with 0.8% apartments, and 63.6% contain four or more bedrooms. A typical mortgage repayment is $2,300 a month, while rent is $350 a week, so ownership suits households with stable cash flow more than buyers seeking a low-entry rental alternative. Mortgage payments equal 21.7% of household income, higher than the rent-to-income figure of 14.3%, and both stress flags are false. No reliable median house price is quoted for Gidgegannup, so compare individual properties on land, condition and access rather than assuming a suburb-wide benchmark.
For Investors
Investor conditions are mixed. Only 6.7% of occupied housing is rented, yet vacancy is 12.8%, which is higher than the rental share and points to a thin, potentially uneven tenant pool. Weekly rent is $350, while 78 development approvals were recorded over 12 months, including a single house and an ancillary dwelling. That pipeline may add supply, but the mostly detached housing stock and 63.6% four-plus-bedroom mix can narrow demand to households seeking larger homes. Compared with tighter rental markets, investors should test vacancy, tenant depth and maintenance costs property by property. Forecast growth is 1.33% annually with Balanced migration, supporting a measured rather than speculative strategy.
Development Activity
Total DAs
108
Last 12 Months
108
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Gidgegannup
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
GIDGEGANNUP PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
At a median age of 47, Gidgegannup sits 7 years above the national age comparison, and its Aging trajectory is reinforced by 83.1% staying and 16.9% turnover. University attainment is 25.0%, 5.1 percentage points below the national comparison, while 22.7% were born overseas, 1.1 points above the national figure. English ancestry counts 1,374 people, followed by Scottish 317 and Irish 257; 1,417 report no religion compared with 1,097 identifying as Christian. The 2.9-person average household is 0.4 above the national figure, helping explain the strong family-house profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.7%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Land and dwelling form dominate the housing story. Separate houses account for 98.7% of stock, versus 0.8% apartments, and 63.6% of homes have four or more bedrooms; 25.2% have three bedrooms. Tenure is mortgage-heavy: 53.3% are mortgaged, 38.1% owned outright and 6.7% rented. Mortgage payments represent 21.7% of household income, higher than rent at 14.3%, while neither stress flag is triggered. Affordability worsened from 30.3 in 2011 to 38.2 in 2021, so compared with compact markets, Gidgegannup delivers more space but carries greater upkeep and financing exposure. The 12.8% vacancy rate also signals that property selection matters.
Mortgage / mo
$2,300
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$350
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$917
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.8%
Unoccupied
134
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
14.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.7%
Couples with children
46.1%
Couples, no children
7.5%
Single parent
841
Total families
Economy & Employment
Gidgegannup combines high household resources with a practical employment base. Household income ranks at the 91.6th percentile, unemployment is 3.1% and participation is 64.3%; 59.2% of workers are full-time. Mining leads local industry at 12.9% and 126 workers, followed by healthcare at 12.3% and 120, education at 10.3% and 100, construction at 10.2% and 99, and public administration at 8.5% and 83. Occupations are led by trades 284, managers 270 and professionals 226. Compared with national conditions, economic resources sit in SEIFA decile 10 and disadvantage in decile 9, while education and occupation are lower at deciles 6 and 8, showing strong income without uniformly high university attainment.
Unemployment
3.1%
Labour Force
1,533
Unemployed
47
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.2%
Part-time
33.8%
Participation
64.3%
Employed
1,486
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
25.0%
Postgraduate
5.4%
Born Overseas
22.7%
Dwellings
912
Transport to Work
Livability depends on self-contained rural access and a car. With density of 9.2 people per square kilometre, 75.3% of commuters drive and only 1.4% use public transport; 17.0% work from home, which can reduce daily commuting pressure because services are dispersed. The local school network includes 1 government primary school, so families should check enrolment zones and secondary options against the exact address. An IRSAD decile of 8 is above the middle of the national distribution, but it is not a crime rating. No crime-rate figure is quoted, so current police information and property-level surroundings remain important for safety decisions. Compared with denser Perth suburbs, the trade-off is more land and privacy versus fewer public transport choices.
Drive
75.3%
Public Transport
1.4%
Walk / Cycle
2.3%
Work from Home
17.0%
Growth Outlook
Growth is steady but ageing-led. The established-area forecast points to 1.33% annual growth with Balanced migration, while population change across the wider area is 11.3% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging: the young share has fallen 5.0 percentage points and the senior share has risen 4.7 points, which can shift demand toward accessible homes and services because older households are becoming a larger part of the mix. Affordability worsened from 30.3 in 2011 to 38.2 in 2021, limiting some newcomer demand. Gentrification is tagged Early signs at 29, while the wider shift profile is Active at 51, indicating visible but uneven change. Compared with a rapid greenfield corridor, this is a slower, more established transition.
Population trend: Swan council area
Gidgegannup sits in the Swan council area. These are the council area's residents, not Gidgegannup's.
Residents 2025
187,090
Growth, 5 yr average
+4.0%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+4.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Gidgegannup compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gidgegannup a good suburb to live in?
Gidgegannup suits buyers who value land, detached housing and quiet routines. It has 2,818 residents across 304.89 square kilometres, 98.7% separate houses and 75.3% car use. Compared with denser suburbs, public transport is limited at 1.4%, so daily life is easier with a vehicle.
What is the median house price in Gidgegannup?
No suburb median house price is available for a dependable quote. Buyers should compare recent comparable sales because 63.6% of homes have four or more bedrooms, 98.7% are separate houses and lot characteristics can vary widely. A typical mortgage repayment is $2,300 monthly, which helps frame borrowing capacity.
What schools are in Gidgegannup?
Gidgegannup has 1 listed government primary school, giving local families a nearby primary option. School choice is narrower than in metropolitan centres, and secondary access may involve travel, so check the exact enrolment zone before buying. The low density of 9.2 people per square kilometre makes school and transport distance especially important.
Is Gidgegannup safe?
Check current local police information and the exact property's setting before deciding, because a suburb-wide safety rating is not provided. Gidgegannup's IRSAD decile is 8, but that measures socioeconomic conditions rather than incidents. Property lighting, road access and surrounding land also matter when comparing homes.
Is Gidgegannup good for property investment?
Investment prospects are selective rather than automatic. Weekly rent is $350, vacancy is 12.8% and only 6.7% of homes are rented, so tenant demand may be uneven. There were 78 development approvals over 12 months, while forecast growth is 1.33% annually with Balanced migration. Compare each property's yield, upkeep and vacancy risk.
How is Gidgegannup's population changing?
Gidgegannup is ageing while growing gradually. The forecast trend is 1.33% a year, migration is labelled Balanced and population change across the wider area is 11.3% over 10 years. The young share has fallen 5.0 points and the senior share has risen 4.7, so demand is likely to shift toward established households and age-friendly services rather than rapid youth-led expansion.
What development is occurring in Gidgegannup?
Development activity is relatively visible for a rural-residential suburb, with 78 approvals in the past 12 months. Examples include a single house and an ancillary dwelling, which may add incremental housing rather than a large apartment supply. Compared with dense infill areas, projects are more likely to remain detached and site-specific, so check approvals, access and property constraints carefully.
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).
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