Mirrabooka (WA)

Mirrabooka is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Mirrabooka's population is estimated at around 8,650 people. This reflects an increase of 650 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,000 people. The current resident population estimate of 8,614 by AreaSearch follows examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and includes an additional 80 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,733 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mirrabooka's population growth rate of 8.1% since the Census positions it within 0.8 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). By 2041, Mirrabooka is expected to expand by 1,162 persons, reflecting a total increase of 15.9% over the 17-year period, which is just below the median growth rate for statistical areas across the nation.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Mirrabooka when compared nationally

Mirrabooka has received around 14 dwelling approvals per year on average over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 70 homes. In FY-26 so far, 11 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of 11.2 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25.

The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $328,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. Compared to Greater Perth, Mirrabooka has significantly less development activity, 63.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years.

The area's development consists of 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% attached dwellings, maintaining Mirrabooka's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. Mirrabooka has approximately 318 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the location is expected to grow by 1,377 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Mirrabooka has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects potentially impacting the region. Key initiatives include Perth Active Transport Network, Mirrabooka Town Centre Redevelopment, Perth Film Studios, and Des Penman Reserve Clubrooms Refurbishment. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment drivers in Mirrabooka are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Mirrabooka's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 12.2% as of June 2024.

Employment grew by 6.4% over the past year. As of June 2025, 3,670 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher at 8.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 3.9%. Workforce participation lags at 53.8%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with notable concentration in manufacturing at twice the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 3.8% versus the regional average of 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.4%, and labour force grew by 4.2%, reducing unemployment by 1.8 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mirrabooka's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for local population changes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Mirrabooka's median taxpayer income was $33,930 and average income was $38,855 in financial year 2022. This is below the national average of $64,712 for median income and $97,696 for average income during the same period. Greater Perth's median income was $58,380 and average income was $78,020 in financial year 2022. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, current estimates for Mirrabooka would be approximately $38,748 (median) and $44,372 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 18th percentile with a weekly income of $1,267, while personal income sits at the 2nd percentile. Distribution data shows that 30.1% of residents (2,603 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.0% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mirrabooka, with only 82.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 17th percentile.

Mirrabooka is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Mirrabooka, as per the latest Census evaluation, 85.5% of dwellings were houses while 14.5% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's figures of 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mirrabooka was recorded at 29.7%, similar to Perth metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (38.9%) or rented (31.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,493, lower than the Perth metro average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure for Mirrabooka was $290, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Mirrabooka's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mirrabooka has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 74.7% of all households, including 39.1% couples with children, 17.1% couples without children, and 16.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 25.3%, with lone person households at 22.6% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

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

The area has lower university qualification rates at 14.8%, compared to the SA3 area average of 37.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational credentials are held by 29.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 7.7% and certificates at 21.5%. Educational participation is high, with 35.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (11.3%), secondary education (11.1%), and tertiary education (5.6%). Mirrabooka's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,130 students as of the latest data. The area's ICSEA score is 949, indicating varied educational conditions. The educational mix includes 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and 1 K-12 school. Mirrabooka functions as an education hub with 24.6 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 14.5, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to parent campus data.

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

Mirrabooka has 80 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses running along 21 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 7,169 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport in Mirrabooka is rated as good, with residents located an average of 203 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, services run 1,024 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 89 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mirrabooka's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Mirrabooka residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, but higher than national averages for older cohorts at risk. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 43% (around 3,687 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.9%. Nationally, it stands at 55.3%.

Diabetes and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 6.9% and 6.6% respectively. Around 73.4% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Perth's 73.0%. The area has 15.8% (1,366 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 18.3%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention compared to the broader population.

Mirrabooka is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mirrabooka, as of the latest census data on June 28, 2016, has a population where 55.3% were born overseas and 63.4% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mirrabooka, with 41.0% of its residents identifying as Christian. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented compared to the Greater Perth average, making up 24.0% of Mirrabooka's population.

The top three ancestry groups in Mirrabooka are Other (37.0%), English (12.6%), and Australian (11.6%). These figures differ substantially from the regional averages for these groups, which are 13.8%, 23.5%, and 18.8% respectively. Notably, Vietnamese (8.8%) and Macedonian (3.2%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Mirrabooka compared to their regional averages of 1.7% and 1.5%. Additionally, the Serbian ethnicity is also slightly overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to its regional average of 0.5%.

Mirrabooka's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Mirrabooka's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mirrabooka has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (15.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.9%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 3.8% to 4.7%, while the percentage of those aged 25-34 has declined from 12.6% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Mirrabooka's age profile will significantly change. The 65-74 cohort is projected to grow by 40%, adding 331 residents to reach 1,153. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 58% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.