Banksia Grove

WA 6031 • Greater Perth

11,351
Population (2021)
$47,476
Median Income
4.72 km²
Area
75m
Elevation
Growth SuburbFirst-Home BuyersAffordableNorthern Perth

About Banksia Grove

Banksia Grove is a rapidly growing suburb 30 kilometres north of Perth's CBD in the City of Wanneroo. The suburb has emerged from bushland into a thriving residential community with new estates and developing infrastructure. The planned train extension will improve connectivity.

Life centres on young families in contemporary homes. Shopping and services are developing as the suburb grows. Banksia Grove attracts first-home buyers seeking affordable new housing in Perth's northern growth corridor.

Banksia Grove falls under postcode 6031 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wanneroo electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6031
Urban Area
Wanneroo - North-East
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.70°, 115.81°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
4.72 km²
Elevation
75m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    1001 Joondalup Drive Banksia Grove 6031 WA
  • Woolworths
    Ghost Gum Boulevard Banksia Grove 6031 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
30 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,350
Census 2021
11,351
21.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,756
Income 2021
$47,476
13.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,495
Born Overseas 4,457

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,050
  • 2. New Zealand 461
  • 3. Philippines 424
  • 4. India 367
  • 5. South Africa 323
  • 6. Scotland 177
  • 7. Zimbabwe 114
  • 8. Ireland 100
  • 9. Vietnam 93
  • 10. Malaysia 74
  • 11. Singapore 58
  • 12. Thailand 50
  • 13. Wales 41
  • 14. Indonesia 35
  • 15. Poland 30

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,375
Australian 3,234
Scottish 946
Irish 910
Indian 543
Filipino 540
Italian 326
Maori 293
South African 255
German 238

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,209
Both parents born in Australia
6,017
Both parents born overseas
1,655
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.2%
Christianity
38.2%
Hinduism
3.3%
Islam
2.2%
Buddhism
1.9%
Sikhism
1.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,118 (9.8%)
5-14 years
2,007 (17.7%)
15-19 years
751 (6.6%)
20-24 years
706 (6.2%)
25-34 years
2,262 (19.9%)
35-44 years
2,018 (17.8%)
45-54 years
1,239 (10.9%)
55-64 years
753 (6.6%)
65-74 years
365 (3.2%)
75-84 years
107 (0.9%)
85+ years
19 (0.2%)

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