Banksia Grove is a recently developed suburb within the City of Wanneroo that experienced rapid growth from 1996. Five square kilometres in size, it is bound by Flynn Drive in the north and Pinjar Road in the east, south and west. At the 2011 Census, Banksia Grove had a population of 4,718 people, a number that is expected to grow as further development of the area continues.
Life in Banksia Grove
Banksia Grove has been designed as an integrated master-planned community with consideration given to commercial facilities, bushland and parks, education and environment. Major features of Banksia Grove include four parks, a community centre and two local primary schools. Planning for the Banksia Grove District Centre is currently underway, which will infuse the suburb with a vibrant commercial, employment and entertainment hub.
Banksia Grove Facts
KEY FACTS
| Distance to Perth (km) | 28 |
| Postcode | 6031 |
| Local Government | Wanneroo |
| Local Schools | Neerabup P.S. |
| Nearby Schools | St Stephen’s School (Tapping) |
| Train Stations | Joondalup |
| Bus Services | Bus Service to Joondalup Train Station |
Property Ownership Types
Banksia Grove Property Types
| 2011 CENSUS SUMMARY | BANKSIA GROVE | PERTH |
|---|---|---|
| Population – Usually Resident | 4,718 | 1,645,573 |
| Median Age of Residents (Years) | 26 | 35 |
| Average Household Size (persons) | 3.00 | 2.55 |
| Total Households | 1,538 | 604,425 |
| Number of Occupied Dwellings * | 1,679 | 595,499 |
| Number of Unoccupied Dwellings | 140 | 57,529 |
| Median Weekly Household Income | $1,555 | $1,481 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment | $1,635 | $2,008 |
| Median Weekly Rent | $320 | $327 |