Tuart Hill
Tuart Hill packs 7,541 residents into 2.18 sq km, producing a density of 3,458.2 people per sq km and an unmistakably urban housing pattern. Its overseas-born share is 46.8%, or 25.2 percentage points above the national figure, while university attainment is 46.6%, 16.5 points above national. Semi-detached dwellings account for 59.5%, more than twice the 27.7% separate-house share, which helps explain the small 2.0-person average household. Compared with nearby Joondanna and Yokine, the suburb suits buyers seeking an established inner-north setting with a strong migrant presence and compact homes. Growth is forecast at 1.31% annually, driven by overseas migration, while the trajectory remains Stable.
Population
7,541
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,535/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
34
Homebuyers are choosing a compact, attached-dwelling market rather than a detached-house norm. Semi-detached homes make up 59.5%, higher than separate houses at 27.7% and apartments at 12.8%; 3-bedroom dwellings lead at 47.6%, followed by 2-bedroom homes at 37.8%. The 46.6% renting share is higher than the 30.5% mortgage and 21.7% outright-ownership shares, so buyers compete with a substantial tenant base. An indicative mortgage repayment is $1,647 per month, with mortgage payments at 24.8% of household income and no mortgage-stress flag. Compared with larger-lot suburbs, Tuart Hill is better suited to buyers prioritising lower-maintenance formats and access over yard space.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing a compact, attached-dwelling market rather than a detached-house norm. Semi-detached homes make up 59.5%, higher than separate houses at 27.7% and apartments at 12.8%; 3-bedroom dwellings lead at 47.6%, followed by 2-bedroom homes at 37.8%. The 46.6% renting share is higher than the 30.5% mortgage and 21.7% outright-ownership shares, so buyers compete with a substantial tenant base. An indicative mortgage repayment is $1,647 per month, with mortgage payments at 24.8% of household income and no mortgage-stress flag. Compared with larger-lot suburbs, Tuart Hill is better suited to buyers prioritising lower-maintenance formats and access over yard space.
For Investors
Tuart Hill has a substantial rental base: 46.6% of occupied dwellings are rented, higher than the 21.7% owned outright, which can support tenant-oriented demand. Weekly rent is $320, while vacancy is 8.8%, so investors should allow for leasing competition and property-specific variation rather than assume automatic occupancy. Rent growth is recorded at 6.7%, and 29 development applications were lodged over 12 months, indicating ongoing small-scale residential activity. The 1.31% annual growth trend and overseas migration as the primary driver add a demand rationale, but the Stable trajectory argues for measured assumptions compared with a high-growth strategy. Dwelling type, renovation quality and body-corporate costs matter because 59.5% of homes are semi-detached.
Development Activity
Total DAs
34
Last 12 Months
34
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 Tuart Hill
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
TUART HILL COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN
SERVITE COLLEGE
ST KIERAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
TUART HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Tuart Hill is younger than the national profile: median age is 36, or 4 years below national, and average household size is 2.0 people, 0.5 below national. Its overseas-born share reaches 46.8%, 25.2 percentage points above national, while university attainment is 46.6%, 16.5 points above national. English ancestry is the largest named group at 2,051 people, followed by Other at 1,625 and Italian at 826; Guj, Italian and Mandarin are among the most reported non-English languages, with counts of 141, 130 and 80. Christianity numbers 2,950 and no religion 2,657 are close, indicating a mixed cultural and belief landscape. Compared with nearby Joondanna and Yokine, the suburb's profile points to a mobile, internationally connected population: 30.2% turnover and 69.8% stayed.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
27.7%
Houses
59.5%
Townhouse
12.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Tuart Hill's housing is defined by attached formats and smaller household footprints. Semi-detached dwellings account for 59.5%, higher than separate houses at 27.7% and apartments at 12.8%; 2-bedroom homes represent 37.8% and 3-bedroom homes 47.6%. Renting is more common than outright ownership, at 46.6% versus 21.7%, while 30.5% hold a mortgage. That tenure mix creates a more flexible market than a suburb dominated by long-term owners, but it also makes investors and first-home buyers important participants. Weekly rent is $320, compared with an indicative mortgage repayment of $1,647 per month. Rent accounts for 20.8% and mortgage payments 24.8% of household income, with neither rent nor mortgage stress flagged.
Mortgage / mo
$1,647
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$320
Census 2021
HH Size
2.0
Personal Income / wk
$962
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.8%
Unoccupied
348
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
34.2%
Couples with children
48.3%
Couples, no children
15.1%
Single parent
1,905
Total families
Economy & Employment
Tuart Hill's employment base is led by healthcare, which accounts for 19.7% of industry employment and 656 workers. Professional/Tech contributes 11.1% and 370 workers, followed by Education at 8.9% and 296, Retail at 7.5% and 251, and Construction at 7.3% and 244. The occupation mix is headed by Professionals at 1,244, with Trades at 570, Clerical/Admin at 562, Community/Personal at 539 and Labourers at 437. Participation is 70.7%, unemployment is 4.5%, and the full-time rate is 63.3%. Socioeconomic results are uneven: IEO ranks in decile 8, above IRSD decile 6 and IRSAD decile 7, while IER is lower at decile 3. That gap suggests strong education and occupational capacity does not translate evenly into economic resources; household income sits at the 48.4 percentile, near the national midpoint.
Unemployment
4.5%
Labour Force
4,645
Unemployed
209
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.3%
Part-time
31.8%
Participation
70.7%
Employed
4,436
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.6%
Postgraduate
13.0%
Born Overseas
46.8%
Dwellings
3,604
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented: 76.1% travel as car drivers, compared with 9.1% using public transport, while 7.6% work from home and only 1.9% walk or cycle to work. That pattern makes exact access to shops, bus routes and major roads important when comparing addresses. Four education settings serve the suburb's local mix: 1 community kindergarten, 1 government primary school and 2 non-government schools, including a Catholic primary option. Check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cut across suburb lines. Socioeconomic liveability is relatively solid, with IRSAD in decile 7 and IRSD in decile 6; the former is higher than the latter. Compared with a more transit-led inner suburb, Tuart Hill is likely to suit households with cars, while its 2.0-person average household size supports demand for smaller dwellings.
Drive
76.1%
Public Transport
9.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.9%
Work from Home
7.6%
Population Forecast
+1.31%/yr
(+192 people/yr)
EstablishedTuart Hill's forecast growth is moderate rather than explosive: the annual trend is 1.31%, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 13.8% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Stable, consistent with an established suburb rather than a greenfield release area. Gentrification is still at the Early signs stage, with a score of 32, higher than the shift score of 27. Other signals include rent growth of 6.7% and real income growth of 10.4%, which can lift pressure on well-located housing. The affordability series is 41.1 in 2011 and 32.3 in 2021, with the trend labelled Improving. Compared with a rapid redevelopment market, Tuart Hill's outlook is more incremental: migration and infill demand matter, but the evidence points to gradual change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+350
Net Internal / yr
-117
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +22% since 2011, Net internal outflow -117/yr, Strong overseas inflow +350/yr, Accelerating: 4% → 17%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Tuart Hill compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tuart Hill a good suburb to live in?
Tuart Hill can suit residents who value an established inner-north setting, compact housing and cultural diversity. The suburb has 7,541 residents, 46.8% were born overseas and 4 education settings are nearby. Compared with a lower-density area, its 3,458.2 people per sq km and 76.1% car-driver share create a busier, more car-oriented lifestyle.
What is the median house price in Tuart Hill?
A single median house price is not available for Tuart Hill. Compare recent sales by dwelling type, because 59.5% of homes are semi-detached, higher than the 27.7% separate-house share, while apartments account for 12.8%. Buyers should also separate 2-bedroom results at 37.8% from 3-bedroom results at 47.6%.
What schools are in Tuart Hill?
There are 4 local education settings: Tuart Hill Community Kindergarten, Tuart Hill Primary School, Servite College and St Kieran Catholic Primary School. The mix includes 1 community kindergarten, 1 government primary school and 2 non-government schools, so families should compare sector, year level and enrolment zones rather than assume access is the same for every address.
Is Tuart Hill safe?
Use current WA Police incident information and visit the exact street at different times before making a decision. Tuart Hill covers 2.18 sq km and has 3,458.2 residents per sq km, so conditions can vary by pocket more than a suburb-wide impression suggests. Street lighting, parking activity and proximity to busy roads are practical factors to compare.
Is Tuart Hill good for property investment?
Tuart Hill may suit investors seeking an established rental market rather than a high-growth speculative strategy. Renting accounts for 46.6%, weekly rent is $320 and vacancy is 8.8%. Rent growth is 6.7%, while 29 development applications in 12 months and a 1.31% annual growth trend support ongoing interest. These positives should be weighed against leasing competition and property-specific costs.
How is Tuart Hill's population changing?
Tuart Hill has 7,541 residents today. Population change across the wider area is 13.8% over 10 years and the annual growth trend is 1.31%, driven by overseas migration. The trajectory is Stable, while the gentrification score is 32 at the Early signs stage. Compared with a sudden growth scenario, this points to gradual change rather than a sharp population surge.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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