Gnangara
With a median age of 55, Gnangara sits 15 years above the national figure, making it one of Perth's most established owner-occupier pockets. The ownership story is striking: 60.5% of households own their home outright, compared to a national average well below 40%, and only 8.8% rent. The estimated median house price of $483,000 sits below the Perth metro median, reflecting the suburb's lower-density rural-residential character across 14.8 square kilometres at just 91 residents per km2. Construction is the dominant industry at 20.1% of workers, pointing to a resident base that builds and maintains the outer corridor rather than commuting to office towers.
Population
1,347
Median Age
55.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,426/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$483K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At an estimated $483,000 median house price, Gnangara offers lower entry than most northern Perth suburbs. The stock skews heavily toward larger homes: 52.9% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, well above the national share, and separate houses account for 73.6% of dwellings. Semi-detached homes are 25.2%, with apartments barely registering at 1.2%. Monthly mortgage repayments run around $2,400, but the mortgage-to-income ratio of 38.9% exceeds the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers stretch relative to local incomes. The weekly household income of $1,426 sits at the 42.1st income percentile nationally, so affordability depends on managing that repayment burden carefully. Buyers attract low competition from investors: only 8.8% of dwellings are rented.
For Buyers
At an estimated $483,000 median house price, Gnangara offers lower entry than most northern Perth suburbs. The stock skews heavily toward larger homes: 52.9% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, well above the national share, and separate houses account for 73.6% of dwellings. Semi-detached homes are 25.2%, with apartments barely registering at 1.2%. Monthly mortgage repayments run around $2,400, but the mortgage-to-income ratio of 38.9% exceeds the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers stretch relative to local incomes. The weekly household income of $1,426 sits at the 42.1st income percentile nationally, so affordability depends on managing that repayment burden carefully. Buyers attract low competition from investors: only 8.8% of dwellings are rented.
For Investors
Gnangara's investor fundamentals are modest. Weekly rent averages $300, which against the $483,000 estimated median implies a gross yield near 3.2%. The vacancy rate of 5.5% is elevated compared to a healthy market threshold of around 3%, suggesting limited rental demand in this predominantly owner-occupier suburb. Only 8.8% of dwellings are rented, the lowest tenure share that typically attracts landlords. The 76% resident retention rate and near-zero development activity (0 applications in the past 12 months) signal a stable but slow-moving market. Income sits at the 42.1st percentile nationally, which constrains the rent tenants can sustain. Investors seeking yield-driven or high-turnover returns will find better options elsewhere in Perth's growth corridors.
Demographics
The median age of 55 is 15 years above the national median, placing Gnangara firmly in Perth's aging outer suburbs. English (582), Italian (149), Scottish (131) and Irish (125) ancestry dominate, reflecting a long-settled, predominantly Anglo-Celtic and Southern European community. Overseas-born residents reach 35%, which is 13.4 percentage points above the national figure, largely driven by the Italian-heritage population, with 19 Italian speakers recorded. University qualifications stand at 24.6%, which is 5.5 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with the suburb's trade and construction workforce. The average household size is 2.6, slightly above the national average of 2.5. Couples without children make up 37.1% of families, a high share that aligns with the older resident profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
73.6%
Houses
25.2%
Townhouse
1.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in Gnangara is unusually skewed toward outright ownership: 60.5% own without a mortgage, versus the national average of roughly 30%, while just 8.8% rent. This pattern reflects both the older median age of 55 (residents who have paid down debt) and the suburb's stable, low-turnover character. The 52.9% share of 4-plus bedroom dwellings stands well above national norms and supports the large-lot, family-size footprint typical of the northern Swan Coastal Plain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,400, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 38.9%, above the 30% stress benchmark despite the suburb's below-median house price of $483,000. The rent-to-income ratio of 21% stays below the 30% threshold, so existing tenants face less pressure than mortgage holders.
Mortgage / mo
$2,400
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$682
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.5%
Unoccupied
29
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
38.9% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
37.1%
Couples, no children
1,086
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is the single largest industry at 20.1% of workers (68 people), far above its national share, which reflects the suburb's proximity to Perth's northern growth corridor where building activity remains high. Healthcare follows at 12.7% (43 workers) and Education at 11.5% (39 workers), with Professional/Tech at 7.7% and Public Admin at 6.8%. By occupation, Clerical/Admin leads with 105 workers, followed by Managers (95) and Professionals (87). The full-time employment rate of 60.9% is typical, and unemployment sits at 4.5%, slightly above the national target. The participation rate of 52.2% is below average, because 483 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with a large retired and semi-retired cohort given the median age of 55.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
34.6%
Participation
52.2%
Employed
593
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.6%
Postgraduate
4.6%
Born Overseas
35.0%
Dwellings
496
Transport to Work
Car dependence in Gnangara is absolute: 91.4% of residents drive to work, among the highest shares recorded, compared to a national car driver rate closer to 70%. Public transport use is 1.8% and walking or cycling accounts for 2.0%, reflecting the suburb's rural-residential layout with 14.8 km2 and 91 residents per km2. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families rely on facilities in surrounding areas. Crime data is not available for Gnangara. Volunteerism runs at 15.5% of the population, above the national average, and only 4.4% (56 residents) need daily assistance despite the high median age of 55. Mortgage stress affects the minority with loans (38.9% repayment ratio), while the majority, who own outright, carry no such burden.
Drive
91.4%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.0%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Gnangara compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gnangara a good suburb to live in?
Gnangara suits buyers who prioritise space, low density and community stability over urban amenity. The suburb covers 14.8 km2 at just 91 residents per km2, 60.5% of households own outright, and 76% of residents stayed between census periods. The trade-offs are 91.4% car dependency, no recorded schools inside the boundary, and an estimated median house price of $483,000.
What is the median house price in Gnangara?
The estimated median house price in Gnangara is $483,000 (estimated from 2025 rental data). Monthly mortgage repayments average around $2,400, and weekly rent averages $300. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 38.9%, above the 30% stress threshold, so buyers should model repayments carefully against local incomes at the 42.1st national percentile.
What schools are in Gnangara?
No schools are recorded inside the Gnangara suburb boundary in this dataset. With a population of 1,347 across 14.8 km2, families access schools in neighbouring northern Perth suburbs. University qualification rates in the suburb are 24.6%, which is 5.5 percentage points below the national figure.
Is Gnangara safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Gnangara in this dataset. As indirect indicators, the suburb has a stable population with 76% of residents remaining between census periods, a median age of 55, and a 15.5% volunteering rate that is above the national average, all consistent with a settled, low-transience community.
Is Gnangara good for property investment?
The investment case is limited. Weekly rent of $300 against an estimated $483,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.2%, and the 5.5% vacancy rate is above the typical healthy benchmark of 3%. Only 8.8% of dwellings are rented, and 0 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, suggesting low demand pressure and slow market turnover.
How is Gnangara's population changing?
Gnangara's population of 1,347 shows low turnover: 76% of residents stayed between census periods, versus 24% who moved. With a median age of 55, which is 15 years above the national median, and 0 development applications in 12 months, the suburb is more likely to age gradually than grow. No formal population forecast is available for this small suburb.
What languages are spoken in Gnangara?
About 35% of Gnangara residents were born overseas, which is 13.4 percentage points above the national figure. English is dominant, with Italian the only recorded non-English language at 19 speakers. The Italian-heritage population reflects the suburb's 149 residents of Italian ancestry, the second-largest ancestry group after English (582).
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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