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Scarborough

WA

Scarborough 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

ABS · 2021

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%)

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