Landsdale
A 15,401-person suburb with a median age of 33, Landsdale reads as one of Perth's younger mortgage-belt family markets. Separate houses make up 97.5% of dwellings and 83.7% have 4 or more bedrooms, so the suburb is shaped by larger households rather than apartment turnover. Household income sits in the 91.5 percentile, above national norms, while the population grew 106.0% over 10 years and is still forecast at 3.56% a year. Compared with nearby Darch and Madeley, the signal is newer, larger-format housing with strong family demand.
Population
15,401
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,439/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$560K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Homebuyers are mainly choosing space and stability rather than entry-level density. A current median house price is not available, but the suburb's structure is clear: 97.5% separate houses, 0.1% apartments and 83.7% homes with 4 or more bedrooms. The $2,167 median monthly mortgage absorbs 20.5% of household income, below common stress thresholds, helped by household income in the 91.5 percentile. With 69.3% of homes mortgaged, buyer competition is likely to come from other family households because owners are deeply embedded.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are mainly choosing space and stability rather than entry-level density. A current median house price is not available, but the suburb's structure is clear: 97.5% separate houses, 0.1% apartments and 83.7% homes with 4 or more bedrooms. The $2,167 median monthly mortgage absorbs 20.5% of household income, below common stress thresholds, helped by household income in the 91.5 percentile. With 69.3% of homes mortgaged, buyer competition is likely to come from other family households because owners are deeply embedded.
For Investors
Landsdale is not a classic high-rental turnover market: only 11.5% of dwellings are rented, well below the 69.3% held with a mortgage. That limited rental pool can support demand for scarce leases, with rent at $450 a week and vacancy at 3.0%. The trade-off is liquidity: 0 new development approvals in the last 12 months means investors are buying established stock rather than fresh supply. Demand is underpinned by population growth and migration, with 167 net overseas and 108 net internal arrivals expected annually.
Schools in Landsdale iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Landsdale Primary School
K-6 · 744 students
Landsdale Christian School
PP-12 · 228 students
Carnaby Rise Primary School
K-6 · 608 students
Landsdale Gardens Primary School
K-6 · 264 students
Demographics
Landsdale's population is younger, larger-household and more globally connected than the national profile. The median age of 33 is 7.0 years below national, while 40.9% of residents were born overseas, 19.3 percentage points above national. University attainment is 37.0%, which is 6.9 points higher than national, and average household size is 3.3, 0.8 above national. English ancestry leads with 3,921 people, followed by Indian at 1,477 and Italian at 1,265, while Christianity, Hinduism and Islam are all visible faith communities.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.5%
Houses
2.4%
Townhouse
0.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Landsdale's housing market is unusually concentrated in large detached homes. With no current median house price available, tenure and dwelling form carry the story: 97.5% separate houses compared with 0.1% apartments, and 83.7% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms. Ownership is also high, with 19.2% owned outright, 69.3% mortgaged and only 11.5% rented. Housing costs look manageable relative to local incomes, with mortgage costs at 20.5% and rent at 18.5% of household income, because weekly household income is $2,439.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$955
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.0%
Unoccupied
142
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
15.0%
Couples, no children
14,042
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce has a high participation profile, with 71.9% in the labour force, 65.2% working full time and unemployment at 4.6%. Healthcare is the largest industry at 16.9% and 919 workers, followed by Construction at 10.9%, Education at 9.3%, Professional/Tech at 8.7% and Retail at 7.9%. Occupations lean to Professionals at 1,639, Clerical/Admin at 1,236 and Managers at 992. SEIFA shows an interesting split: IER is decile 10 and IRSD/IRSAD are decile 8, higher than the IEO decile 6, suggesting strong resources and advantage even if education-occupation status is more mid-ranked.
Unemployment
2.9%
Labour Force
10,974
Unemployed
323
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.2%
Part-time
30.2%
Participation
71.9%
Employed
7,908
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.0%
Postgraduate
8.0%
Born Overseas
40.9%
Dwellings
4,646
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for car-based family routines. Four local schools give parents nearby options, led by Landsdale Primary School with ICSEA 1047 and 744 enrolments, Landsdale Christian School at ICSEA 1043 and 228 enrolments, and Carnaby Rise Primary School at ICSEA 1038 and 608 enrolments. The ICSEA range is 1032 to 1047, higher than the 1000 benchmark, with Government and Independent sectors represented. Transport is more suburban: 89.9% drive to work, compared with only 3.6% using public transport and 0.6% walking or cycling.
Drive
89.9%
Public Transport
3.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+3.56%/yr
(+635 people/yr)
High GrowthLandsdale remains on a high-growth path rather than a mature flat market. The trend forecast is 3.56% a year, equal to about 635 extra residents annually, with the medium scenario rising from 18,854 in 2026 to 22,028 in 2031. Migration is the main driver, led by Overseas migration, with average annual net overseas gain of 167 compared with 108 internal arrivals. The shift pattern is mixed: population rose 106.0% over 10 years, rent grew 7.1%, real income rose 4.4%, and the gentrification score is 0 with a New development stage.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+167
Net Internal / yr
+108
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Landsdale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Landsdale a good suburb to live in?
Landsdale suits households wanting newer detached housing, school access and space. It has 97.5% separate houses, 4 local schools, a median age of 33 and household income in the 91.5 percentile, but daily life is car-focused with 89.9% driving to work.
What is the median house price in Landsdale?
A current median house price is not available. The clearest price-adjacent markers are the $2,167 median monthly mortgage, 69.3% of homes held with a mortgage, 97.5% separate houses and 83.7% of dwellings with 4 or more bedrooms.
What schools are in Landsdale?
Landsdale has 4 local schools. Landsdale Primary School has ICSEA 1047 and 744 enrolments, Landsdale Christian School has ICSEA 1043 and 228 enrolments, Carnaby Rise Primary School has ICSEA 1038 and Landsdale Gardens Primary School has ICSEA 1032.
Is Landsdale safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available, so safety should be checked against current local police information and street-level inspection. The suburb has 4 schools, 89.9% car commuting and 71.9% labour-force participation, pointing to a family-oriented daily pattern.
Is Landsdale good for property investment?
Landsdale can suit investors seeking scarce family rentals rather than apartment turnover. Rent is $450 a week, vacancy is 3.0% and only 11.5% of dwellings are rented, while forecast growth of 3.56% a year supports ongoing demand.
How is Landsdale's population changing?
Landsdale is still growing quickly. Population increased 106.0% over 10 years, the forecast trend is 3.56% a year or 635 extra residents annually, and the medium scenario reaches 22,028 people by 2031.
What languages are spoken in Landsdale?
Landsdale has a strong overseas-born presence at 40.9% of residents. The largest listed non-English language groups include Guj with 501 people, Macedon with 181, Arabic with 153, Afrikaans with 83 and Italian with 81.
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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