Mullaloo

An assessment of population growth drivers in Mullaloo reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the suburb of Mullaloo's population is estimated at around 6,913 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 723 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,190 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 6,728 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,251 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mullaloo's growth rate of 11.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 69.0%.

All drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb, expected to grow by 1,028 persons to 2041 reflecting a total increase of 13.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Mullaloo recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Mullaloo recorded approximately 17 residential properties granted approval per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 85 homes were approved in the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a further three approved so far in FY26. On average, 5.5 new residents were associated with each home built over these years, indicating significant demand exceeding supply.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $550,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment. There have been $118,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, showing minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Mullaloo records 18.0% less building activity per person than Greater Perth and ranks at the 35th percentile nationally for housing choices, indicating limited options for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. Recent construction comprises 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% attached dwellings, preserving Mullaloo's suburban nature with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 482 people per dwelling approval, Mullaloo shows a developed market. Population forecasts indicate Mullaloo will gain 939 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Mullaloo has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified two projects that could significantly impact the region's performance due to changes in local infrastructure. Key projects include Ocean Reef Marina Residential Lots Stage 1, Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Ocean Reef Marina Redevelopment, and Ocean Reef Marina. The following list details those most likely to have a notable effect on the area.

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

Mullaloo has a well-educated workforce. Essential services sectors are well represented. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 3.7%. As of September 2025, 4,097 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 2.6% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is 75.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%.

According to Census responses, 12.2% of residents work from home. Construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training are the dominant employment sectors. Mullaloo shows strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, at 2.6% compared to Greater Perth's 4.7%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.7%, while labour force increased by 3.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9% and unemployment rise marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest future demand within Mullaloo. Over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6%. Over ten years, it is projected to increase by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Mullaloo's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Mullaloo had a median income among taxpayers of $61,635 and an average level of $80,796. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the Greater Perth levels of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Mullaloo would be approximately $67,564 (median) and $88,569 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes in Mullaloo rank exceptionally at the 89th percentile ($2,447 weekly). Income distribution shows that the predominant cohort spans 28.6% of locals (1,977 people) with incomes between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 32.0% similarly occupy this range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 40.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 90th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Mullaloo, as per the latest Census evaluation, 94.9% of dwellings were houses, with 5.1% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mullaloo stood at 37.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.0% and rented ones at 14.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Mullaloo was $470, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Mullaloo's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,383 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 83.9% of all households, including 44.4% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Mullaloo shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Tertiary education reaches 29.6% of Mullaloo residents aged 15+. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.7% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 13.4% and certificates make up 25.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary, 9.7% in secondary, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mullaloo has 32 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by three routes, offering a total of 602 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 199 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from Mullaloo, primarily using cars (83%). Train usage stands at 11%. The area has an average vehicle ownership of 1.9 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 86 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Mullaloo's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 59% of Mullaloo's total population (4,098 people) have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.1 and 5.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.6%, report being completely free from medical ailments compared to the Greater Perth average of 71.9%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Mullaloo has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.6% (1,285 people) than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Health outcomes among seniors in Mullaloo are strong, generally aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Mullaloo's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 7.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest available data. In terms of birthplace, 36.7% of Mullaloo residents were born overseas. Christianity was identified as the predominant religion in Mullaloo, comprising 49.1% of the population.

Notably, Judaism made up 0.2% of Mullaloo's population, slightly higher than the Greater Perth average of 0.3%. Regarding ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups were English at 34.9%, Australian at 23.0%, and Irish at 9.1%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation compared to regional averages: Welsh was overrepresented at 1.1% in Mullaloo versus 0.7% regionally, South African at 1.4% versus 1.0%, and New Zealand at 1.1% versus 0.8%.

Mullaloo's median age exceeds the national pattern

Mullaloo's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and somewhat older than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Mullaloo has a notably over-represented cohort of 45-54 year-olds (14.5%) and an under-represented cohort of 25-34 year-olds (8.5%). Post the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group increased from 4.1% to 7.1%, while the 15-24 cohort rose from 12.2% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort decreased from 13.9% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Mullaloo's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 63%, adding 308 residents to reach 799. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 58% of the population growth. Conversely, declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts.