Mandurah

Mandurah lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, Mandurah's population is estimated at around 10,153. This reflects a 15.3% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,804 people. The current population is inferred from AreaSearch data, with an estimated resident population of 9,940 based on ERP data released by ABS in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,418 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Mandurah's growth exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages since the 2021 census. Interstate migration contributed approximately 51.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, Mandurah is projected to increase by 2,180 persons, reflecting a total gain of 19.0% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Mandurah was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Mandurah had around 57 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 285 homes. As of FY-26, 25 approvals have been recorded. An average of 4.9 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. Mandurah's commercial approvals reached $43.7 million in FY-26.

Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah has roughly half the building activity per person but ranks among the 85th percentile nationally. New developments consist of 53.0% detached houses and 47.0% townhouses or apartments. Mandurah's population growth is expected to add 1,929 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with projections.

Population forecasts indicate Mandurah will gain 1,929 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Mandurah has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects include Peel Health Campus Redevelopment, Lakeside Quarter, The Bridgewater Mandurah, and Aged Care Training Centre of Innovation. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Mandurah has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Mandurah has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notably in lifestyle and retail sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.9% as of June 2021.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 9.9%. As of June 2025, 3,972 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 6.2%, compared to Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Mandurah was 43.6% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.

The area specializes in accommodation & food with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Professional & technical services employed just 3.8% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. There were 1.1 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating Mandurah functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Employment levels increased by 9.9% and labour force increased by 7.1% during the year to June 2025, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 2.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest Mandurah's employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Mandurah's income level is approximately average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2022. Mandurah's median income among taxpayers was $46,193 and the average income stood at $65,139, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year ended June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $52,752 (median) and $74,389 (average) as of September 2025. From the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census of Population and Housing conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Mandurah all fall between the 0th and 7th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $400 - $799 bracket dominates with 34.4% of residents (3,492 people), contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. Lower income households are notably prevalent, with 47.1% earning below $800 weekly, indicating affordability pressures for many residents. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 77.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 2nd percentile nationally.

Mandurah displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Mandurah, as per the latest Census, consisted of 46.3% houses and 53.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 86.0% houses and 14.0% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Mandurah was 28.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 16.9% and rented ones at 54.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,250, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure for Mandurah was $270, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Mandurah's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mandurah features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 49.2% of all households, including 10.5% couples with children, 24.3% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 50.8%, with lone person households at 47.2% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Mandurah faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 13.9%, substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 31.2%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.9% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education. Mandurah's 5 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 582 students while the area demonstrates varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 912). Education provision is balanced with 3 primary and 2 secondary schools serving distinct age groups. Limited local school capacity, at 5.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.2, means many families travel to nearby areas for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis in Mandurah shows 106 active public transport stops operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 40 individual routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 4,060 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 217 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 580 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mandurah is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Mandurah faces significant health challenges with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups.

Its private health cover rate stands at approximately 53%, or around 5,387 people, which is higher than the average SA2 area's rate. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.0%) and mental health issues (11.5%), while 57.2% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.6% in Greater Perth. Mandurah has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 31.0% or 3,147 people, than the 27.5% observed in Greater Perth. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Mandurah are better than those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mandurah was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mandurah's population, as per the 2016 Census, had 9.9% speaking a language other than English at home, above the Greater Perth average of 34.7%. Born overseas, 30.6% of Mandurah residents exceeded the regional average of 35.8%. Christianity was the dominant religion, with 45.5%, compared to 42.9% regionally.

The 'Other' religious category was higher at 1.5% than Greater Perth's 0.6%. For ancestry, English (34.6%) and Australian (25.7%) were predominant in Mandurah. Irish ancestry was notable at 7.5%, compared to the regional average of 7.9%. Maori (1.3%), New Zealand (1.0%), and Welsh (0.7%) ethnicities showed slight divergences from their respective regional averages of 1.2%, 1.0%, and 0.8%.

Mandurah ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Mandurah's median age is 50 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (15.6%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.5%). This 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.3% to 11.3% of Mandurah's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 12.2% to 11.1%. By 2041, Mandurah is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 72%, reaching 1,969 people from the current 1,147. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 84% of this growth. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.