Haynes
At a median age of 29, Haynes runs 11 years below the national figure, one of the more distinctly young mortgage-belt suburbs in outer Perth. Household income sits in the 79.4th percentile nationally, yet the SEIFA advantage score lands in decile 2 on IEO, a gap explained by a workforce in manual trades and community services rather than professional occupations. The overseas-born share of 44.8% is 23.2 points above national, led by English, Indian and Filipino communities. Every dwelling is a separate house, 64.6% with four or more bedrooms, anchoring a family-formation demographic that keeps average household size at 3.1.
Population
2,417
Median Age
29.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,098/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$490K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $490,000 places Haynes well below the Perth metropolitan median and within reach for first-home buyers. Monthly repayments average $1,950, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5%, below the 30% stress threshold. At 81.4%, mortgage holders dominate tenure compared to just 6.5% who own outright, reflecting the young median age of 29. All dwellings are separate houses and 64.6% have four or more bedrooms, so buyers seeking a family-sized home face no apartment trade-off. This detached-only stock over 4.75 square kilometres concentrates supply entirely in the large-home segment.
For Buyers
The median house price of $490,000 places Haynes well below the Perth metropolitan median and within reach for first-home buyers. Monthly repayments average $1,950, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5%, below the 30% stress threshold. At 81.4%, mortgage holders dominate tenure compared to just 6.5% who own outright, reflecting the young median age of 29. All dwellings are separate houses and 64.6% have four or more bedrooms, so buyers seeking a family-sized home face no apartment trade-off. This detached-only stock over 4.75 square kilometres concentrates supply entirely in the large-home segment.
For Investors
Only 12.1% of dwellings are rented, against a vacancy rate of 5.2%, which is elevated and signals oversupply risk in a thin rental pool. Weekly rent of $385 gives a gross yield of roughly 4.1% against the $490,000 median, reasonable compared to inner Perth. Net overseas migration of 17 persons per year is the only positive demand driver, as internal migration runs at negative 11. Population is forecast to fall from 2,814 in 2026 to 2,699 by 2031 under the medium scenario, so capital growth prospects are limited and yield will carry the investment case.
Demographics
The median age of 29 sits 11 years below the national figure; couples with children account for 59% of families and average household size of 3.1 is 0.6 above national. The overseas-born share of 44.8% is 23.2 points above national, with Indian (216), Filipino (158) and English (667) ancestry prominent. Top non-English languages are Malayalam, Sinhala and Hindi, consistent with South Asian migration. University qualifications reach 32.4%, which is 2.3 points above national despite the IEO decile 2 ranking. The senior share rose 4.2 points over the decade as the suburb slowly ages from its original settlement cohort.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
All dwellings in Haynes are separate houses, with no apartments or semi-detached stock recorded, an uncommon uniformity compared to most Perth suburbs. The bedroom profile is heavily family-sized: 64.6% have four or more bedrooms and 33.8% have three. Tenure is mortgage-dominated at 81.4%, with outright owners at just 6.5%, lower than state and national averages because the median age of 29 means most residents are in early ownership. Rent-to-income sits at 18.4% and mortgage-to-income at 21.5%, both well below the 30% stress threshold for a suburb at the 79.4th income percentile.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$385
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$1,008
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.2%
Unoccupied
42
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
17.9%
Couples, no children
2,133
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare employs 24.9% of working residents, the largest sector by a wide margin, followed by Education at 9.0% and Construction at 8.1%. By occupation, Professionals lead at 234 workers but Community and Personal Service (194) and Clerical roles (174) indicate a service-delivery rather than knowledge-economy workforce. The unemployment rate of 5.5% sits modestly above national levels. The SEIFA IRSD and IRSAD deciles of 3 confirm below-average economic resources compared to national peers. Real income grew 28.4% over the decade, slightly behind rent growth of 34.6%, though the affordability ratio still improved from 29.3% in 2011 to 25.0% in 2021.
Unemployment
3.9%
Labour Force
1,686
Unemployed
66
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.4%
Part-time
25.1%
Participation
74.1%
Employed
1,226
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.4%
Postgraduate
6.9%
Born Overseas
44.8%
Dwellings
761
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total: 89.1% of residents drive to work versus just 4.6% using public transport, well above the national reliance on private vehicles. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on Armadale-corridor institutions nearby. The IRSAD decile of 3 places Haynes below average nationally on combined advantage. Housing stress is minimal: rent-to-income at 18.4% and mortgage-to-income at 21.5% are both below stress thresholds. Only 2.5% of residents (57 people) need daily assistance, and volunteering participation at 10.7% is broadly in line with national norms.
Drive
89.1%
Public Transport
4.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.79%/yr
(-23 people/yr)
EstablishedThe population declined 3.3% over the past decade and the medium forecast projects a further fall from 2,814 in 2026 to 2,699 by 2031, a rate of negative 0.79% per year. Internal migration averages negative 11 persons annually while overseas arrivals add 17, producing a thin and balanced but net-negative flow. The gentrification score is 0 with no active signals, placing Haynes well below any upgrade trajectory on the SEIFA ladder. Affordability improved as mortgage-to-income fell from 29.3% in 2011 to 25.0% in 2021, driven by income growth of 28.4% rather than price softening.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+17
Net Internal / yr
-11
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Haynes compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Haynes a good suburb to live in?
Haynes suits young families seeking a large detached house at an accessible price. The median is $490,000 and mortgage-to-income sits at 21.5%, below the stress threshold. The IRSAD decile of 3 places it below the national midpoint for combined advantage, so amenity and public transport are limited compared to inner-ring suburbs.
What is the median house price in Haynes?
The median house price is estimated at $490,000 based on 2025 rent data. Weekly rent averages $385 and monthly mortgage repayments run approximately $1,950. Household income sits in the 79.4th percentile nationally, making this one of the more affordable outer-Perth options for family buyers.
What schools are in Haynes?
No schools are recorded within the Haynes boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the surrounding Armadale corridor. Despite limited local educational infrastructure, 32.4% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 2.3 points above the national average.
Is Haynes safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Haynes in this dataset. As an indirect measure, just 2.5% of residents (57 people) require daily assistance and the suburb has a stable, family-oriented profile. The IRSD decile of 3 places it below the national midpoint for relative disadvantage.
Is Haynes good for property investment?
The gross yield is approximately 4.1% based on $385 weekly rent against a $490,000 median, reasonable compared to inner Perth. The 5.2% vacancy rate is elevated given only 12.1% of dwellings are rented. Population is forecast to fall from 2,814 in 2026 to 2,699 by 2031, limiting capital growth prospects.
How is Haynes's population changing?
The population declined 3.3% over the past decade and is projected to fall further from 2,814 in 2026 to 2,699 by 2031 at negative 0.79% per year. Internal migration runs at negative 11 persons annually while overseas arrivals add 17. The suburb is aging, with the senior share up 4.2 points over 10 years.
What languages are spoken in Haynes?
About 44.8% of Haynes residents were born overseas, which is 23.2 points above the national figure. The most common non-English languages are Malayalam (26 speakers), Sinhala (25), Hindi (23) and Punjabi (22), reflecting the large South Asian community alongside Filipino and English ancestry groups.
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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