Jandakot
Household income in the 89th percentile nationally yet a median house price of $556,000 makes Jandakot one of the more affordable high-income suburbs in Perth's southern corridor. The suburb sits on 16.17 square kilometres with a population of 2,533, a median age of 45 that is 5 years above the national figure, and a detached-house dominance of 98.6%. Nearly 41% of residents own their home outright, well above national norms, signalling long-established wealth rather than speculative churn. Overseas-born residents reach 37.9%, which is 16.3 percentage points above the national average, adding an internationally connected layer to what is otherwise a settled, mature owner-occupier community.
Population
2,533
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,349/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
17
Median House
$556K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is $556,000, estimated from 2025 rental data, placing Jandakot comfortably below Perth metro averages for suburbs with equivalent household income. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning most buyers here carry debt that is proportionate to their earnings. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 98.6%, and 81.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers are almost always competing for larger family homes rather than apartments or semis. Outright owners at 40.8% outnumber mortgage holders at 46.8%, which points to a mature, long-tenure community rather than one cycling through buyers rapidly. The rent-to-income ratio of 18.9% confirms affordability is solid compared to many coastal Perth suburbs.
For Buyers
The median house price is $556,000, estimated from 2025 rental data, placing Jandakot comfortably below Perth metro averages for suburbs with equivalent household income. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3%, below the 30% stress threshold, meaning most buyers here carry debt that is proportionate to their earnings. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 98.6%, and 81.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers are almost always competing for larger family homes rather than apartments or semis. Outright owners at 40.8% outnumber mortgage holders at 46.8%, which points to a mature, long-tenure community rather than one cycling through buyers rapidly. The rent-to-income ratio of 18.9% confirms affordability is solid compared to many coastal Perth suburbs.
For Investors
Rental yield potential is constrained by a 6.4% vacancy rate, which is elevated compared to the broader Perth metro market and warrants attention before purchase. Weekly rent sits at $445, reflecting the large 4-plus bedroom stock that families target. The renter share is thin at 12.4%, meaning investment demand must mostly come from owner-occupiers rather than yield seekers. Net overseas migration averages 36 residents per year, the primary external driver of population, but internal migration runs at minus 3 annually, so net growth is modest. Development activity recorded only 9 applications in the past 12 months, mostly single-dwelling works, confirming this is an established low-turnover suburb rather than a new-release growth corridor. Investors seeking capital growth should note the 10-year population declined 10.7%, indicating the suburb skews toward consolidation rather than expansion.
Development Activity
Total DAs
17
Last 12 Months
17
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
Demographics
The median age of 45 sits 5 years above the national figure, and the aging trajectory is pronounced: the senior share rose 11.8 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 1.9 points. Overseas-born residents at 37.9% run 16.3 percentage points above the national average, with English, Scottish, Chinese and Irish ancestries topping the census list. University qualifications reach 35.1%, which is 5 percentage points above national, consistent with the professional and managerial occupation profile. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above the national figure, reflecting the family-oriented, large-home character. Couples with children make up 793 of 2,203 families, and 27.3% are couples without children, a segment that often stays in place as children leave, explaining some of the aging dynamic.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.6%
Houses
1.0%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is among the most uniformly detached of any suburb in Perth: 98.6% are separate houses, with apartments at only 0.3% and semi-detached at 1.0%. That scarcity of attached stock limits entry-level price points but also buffers against the apartment oversupply risks seen elsewhere. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 81.4% of all dwellings, which is unusually high nationally and reflects the large lot sizes typical of Jandakot. Tenure splits 40.8% owned outright, 46.8% mortgage and 12.4% renting, a balance that skews heavily toward ownership compared to national norms. The median house price is $556,000 with a monthly mortgage of $2,167, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3%, below the stress threshold even before the 89th-percentile household income is factored in.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$445
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$907
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.4%
Unoccupied
60
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
27.3%
Couples, no children
2,203
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 17.8% (163 workers), followed by Education at 14.5% (133) and Professional/Tech at 9.2% (84), reflecting a knowledge-service profile consistent with the 35.1% university qualification rate. Construction at 8.9% and Mining at 7.0% add blue-collar weight, which aligns with Perth's resource economy nearby. By occupation, Professionals (339) are the largest group, ahead of Clerical/Admin (215) and Managers (195). The unemployment rate is 4.0% and full-time employment runs at 61.6%, with a participation rate of 65.1%. On SEIFA, Jandakot scores decile 9 on IRSD and decile 8 on IRSAD, placing it in the top tier for low disadvantage nationally. The IER score reaches decile 10, the highest economic resources tier, reflecting the high outright-ownership rate and income base. Household income lands in the 89.2nd percentile nationally.
Unemployment
2.3%
Labour Force
1,675
Unemployed
39
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.6%
Part-time
34.4%
Participation
65.1%
Employed
1,340
Occupations
Top Industries
University
35.1%
Postgraduate
8.1%
Born Overseas
37.9%
Dwellings
871
Transport to Work
Jandakot is car-dependent by design: 88.7% of residents drive to work, which is well above the national average, while only 3.9% use public transport and 0.9% walk or cycle, reflecting the low-density suburban layout across 16.17 square kilometres. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families access schools in neighbouring areas. Crime statistics are not available in this dataset. On SEIFA, the suburb ranks in decile 10 for economic resources (IER) and decile 9 for relative disadvantage (IRSD), placing it among the lowest-disadvantage communities nationally. The volunteering rate of 18.0% is solid, and only 3.7% of residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a healthy, stable community. Rent-to-income at 18.9% and mortgage-to-income at 21.3% are both below stress thresholds, adding to the financial livability picture.
Drive
88.7%
Public Transport
3.9%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.15%/yr
(-4 people/yr)
DecliningPopulation peaked around 2,693 in 2025 and medium forecasts project a gradual decline to approximately 2,597 by 2031, an annual rate of minus 0.15% or roughly 4 persons per year. This continued modest shrinkage follows a 10-year decline of 10.7%, driven partly by an aging resident base where the senior share rose 11.8 points and fewer young families are moving in. Internal migration is net negative at minus 3 per year, while overseas migration adds 36 annually, providing a partial offset. The gentrification score reads 0 and stage is not gentrifying, which is expected for a suburb that already ranks in the top SEIFA deciles. Affordability has improved from 59.3% in 2011 to 48.7% in 2021, suggesting the suburb has become relatively more accessible compared to surrounding markets despite no price data from a peak reference point.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+36
Net Internal / yr
-3
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Jandakot compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jandakot a good suburb to live in?
Jandakot ranks in SEIFA decile 10 for economic resources and decile 9 for relative disadvantage, placing it among the least-disadvantaged communities nationally. Household income sits in the 89.2nd percentile. Mortgage costs at 21.3% of income are well below the stress threshold, and 98.6% of homes are detached houses, making it well suited for families who prefer low-density living.
What is the median house price in Jandakot?
The median house price is $556,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $445, reflecting the predominantly 4-plus bedroom family home stock.
What schools are in Jandakot?
No schools are recorded inside the Jandakot boundary in this dataset, so children attend schools in neighbouring suburbs. The suburb's 35.1% university qualification rate is 5 percentage points above the national figure, indicating an educated resident base that values educational access despite the internal gap.
Is Jandakot safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Jandakot in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 9 on IRSD, the index of relative disadvantage, placing it in the top tier nationally. Only 3.7% of its 2,533 residents (92 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a low-disadvantage, stable community.
Is Jandakot good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed. Rent of $445 a week against a $556,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.2%, reasonable for a low-density Perth suburb. However, the 6.4% vacancy rate is elevated compared to broader Perth metro and the renter share is thin at 12.4%. Population is declining at minus 0.15% per year, so demand growth will be slow.
How is Jandakot's population changing?
The population of 2,533 has declined 10.7% over 10 years and medium forecasts project further gradual decline to roughly 2,597 by 2031, at minus 0.15% annually. The suburb is aging, with the senior share up 11.8 points over the decade. Overseas migration adds 36 residents a year, the main positive offset to slight internal outflow of minus 3 per year.
What languages are spoken in Jandakot?
About 37.9% of residents were born overseas, which is 16.3 percentage points above the national average. The most common non-English languages are Mandarin (47 speakers), Afrikaans (17) and Persian (17), with Cantonese (15) and Italian (13) also represented, reflecting the suburb's multicultural ownership profile.
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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