Demographic and social insights

City of Subiaco community profile includes results from the 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. The profile is designed to enable community groups, businesses, students, investors and the general public to find demographic information and statistics about the City and its sub-areas in a simple, easy-to-use format.

Data is displayed in clear tables and charts with concise, factual commentary.

The City of Subiaco experienced a boundary change on 1 July 2016, which saw the portion of the City south of Aberdare Road shifted to the City of Perth. The ABS statistics for the 2016 Census do not reflect this. The .id statistics in the City of Subiaco community profile have been adjusted to account for the boundary change.

Click here to download a copy of the 2026 City of Subiaco Community Insights document. 

You can also find information about the City of Subiaco's economic development position, including employment, industry, tourism and hospitality, by exploring the City’s economic profile. 

Data is displayed in clear tables and charts with concise, factual commentary.

The City of Subiaco experienced a boundary change on 1 July 2016, which saw the portion of the City south of Aberdare Road shifted to the City of Perth. The ABS statistics for the 2016 Census do not reflect this. The .id statistics in the City of Subiaco community profile have been adjusted to account for the boundary change. 

The City of Subiaco population forecast  for 2026 is 19,704 which is expected to grow to 26,679 by 2054.

At the same time, residential forecasts  predict the number of dwellings in the City of Subiaco will increase from 9,818 in 2026 to 14,445 in 2054.

Find out how the City is planning for this growth and development through the strategic land use and transport planning page.