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Scarborough
WAScarborough is a growing suburb in WA with 20,490 residents.
- SA2 code
- 505021092
- State
- WA
Population
20,490
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+14.3%
3yr: +11.3% · 10yr: +24.3%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$405/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$2,108/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Scarborough (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +11.3%5yr: +14.3%10yr: +24.3%Total: +59.2%
Population grew from 12,868 to 20,490 over 24 years, averaging 2.0% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 1.5%Mostly townhouses (48.7%), mixed tenure (60% own or mortgage), built for families (49% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 37%
Townhouses 49%
2,752 houses3,627 townhouses1,067 apartments
Tenure
Owned 24%
Mortgage 36%
Renting 40%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
360 (4.8%)
2 bed
2,287 (30.4%)
3 bed
3,708 (49.3%)
4 bed
1,042 (13.9%)
5 bed
108 (1.4%)
6+ bed
16 (0.2%)