Mindarie (WA)

Mindarie has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Mindarie (WA) is around 9,286, reflecting an increase of 1,419 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents an 18.0% rise from the previous population of 7,867. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 8,852 in Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,497 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Mindarie's growth rate surpassed both the national average (9.9%) and its SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all migration drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. 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. Projected demographic shifts indicate an above median population growth for national areas, with Mindarie expected to increase by 1,915 persons to 2041, reflecting an 18.6% total increase over the 17-year period.

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

Mindarie has recorded around 101 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25. This totals an estimated 509 homes. So far in FY26, 31 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling is expected to accommodate 2.6 new residents annually during this period.

The average construction cost value of new homes is approximately $572,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. This financial year has seen $3.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development activity compared to residential. Mindarie's development levels per person are similar to Greater Perth and significantly above the national average, reflecting robust developer interest. New developments consist of 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Mindarie's suburban character with an emphasis on detached housing.

The area has approximately 63 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Mindarie is expected to grow by 1,727 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mindarie has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely to impact the region. Notable projects include Alkimos to Wanneroo Desalination Pipeline, Catalina Estate - Master Planned Community, Claytons Mindarie Beachfront, and Mindarie Regional Centre Stage 2. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The exceptional employment performance in Mindarie places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Mindarie has a skilled workforce. The construction sector is notably represented with an unemployment rate of 1.9% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.3%.

This is below Greater Perth's unemployment rate of 4.0%, and Mindarie's workforce participation is higher at 77.3% compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, a low 11.4% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented with only 2.8% of Mindarie's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 4.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, labour force increased by 4.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Mindarie's employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Mindarie's employment mix.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

In financial year 2023, Mindarie suburb's median income among taxpayers was $55,842 and average income was $70,899. These figures are above the national average. Compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 in the same period. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $61,214 (median) and $77,719 (average), based on a 9.62% increase since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Mindarie's household incomes rank at the 91st percentile with weekly earnings of $2,555. The largest income segment comprises 27.8% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (2,581 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 32.0%. Notably, 41.9% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing expenses account for 13.9% of income. Strong earnings place residents in the 91st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Mindarie is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Mindarie's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.5% houses and 12.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mindarie stood at 33.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (52.1%) or rented (14.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,362, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. Median weekly rent in Mindarie was $500, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Mindarie's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,362 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $500.

Mindarie features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.9% of all households, consisting of 45.5% couples with children, 31.8% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.1%, with lone person households at 13.2% and group households comprising 0.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Mindarie exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Mindarie's educational qualifications trail Australian averages. Among residents aged 15+, 23.9% hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common (17.4%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%).

Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them. Advanced diplomas account for 13.7%, while certificates make up 26.1%. Educational participation is high in Mindarie, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in secondary education, 8.8% in primary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Mindarie shows that there are currently 49 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 7 individual routes providing service. Together, these routes facilitate 1,222 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Mindarie is rated as good, with residents typically located an average of 222 meters from their nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward for work or other purposes. The car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 79% of residents, while 13% use the train.

The average vehicle ownership per dwelling in Mindarie is 1.9, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 174 trips per day, equating to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mindarie's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Mindarie's health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 55% of the total population (around 5,139 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.2% and 5.9% of residents respectively. About 73.7% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Mindarie has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,755 people), higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings generally aligned with the overall population.

Mindarie was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mindarie's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 54.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mindarie, making up 56.0%, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (39.9%), Australian (16.2%), and Irish (8.5%).

Notably, Welsh (1.4%) was overrepresented compared to regional average of 0.7%. South African (3.8%) and Dutch (1.8%) also had higher representation than the regional averages of 1.0% and 1.5%, respectively.

Mindarie hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Mindarie is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mindarie has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.9%). This concentration of the 55-64 age group is well above the national average of 11.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of Mindarie's population aged 65-74 has increased from 8.3% to 9.6%, while the 55-64 age group has risen from 16.1% to 17.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 18.9% to 15.5%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 12.3% to 10.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mindarie's age structure. The 65-74 age group is expected to grow by 51%, reaching 1,348 people from the current 892, with the combined 65+ age groups accounting for 71% of total population growth. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.