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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Mullaloo has a population estimated at 6,946 as of May 2026. This reflects a rise of 756 people (12.2%) compared with the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,190 residents. The shift is calculated from a resident population of 6,942, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and an additional 19 validated new addresses added after the Census date. This level of population means a density of 2,262 persons per square kilometer, which is greater than the average observed across national areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The 12.2% expansion in the suburb of Mullaloo since the 2021 census was quicker than the national average (9.3%), as well as the SA3 area, making it a regional growth leader. Population growth in the suburb of Mullaloo was mostly driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 69.0% of all population increases recently, even though all components including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas where this data is missing, and to project growth across all areas after 2032, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Factoring in the expected demographic shifts, population growth is projected to be above the median for national statistical areas, with the suburb of Mullaloo expected to expand by 950 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level projections, representing a total rise of 13.6% over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Mullaloo when compared nationally

According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals, allocated from statistical area data, Mullaloo has seen approximately 17 dwellings approved annually, amounting to roughly 85 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 15 approvals have been registered. With an average of 6.5 new residents per year moving in per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply by a wide margin, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new dwellings have an average value of $550,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market with high-end projects. Furthermore, $118,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, showing minimal commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Perth, Mullaloo has 18.0% less building activity (per person) and ranks in the 42nd percentile of locations assessed nationally, which leads to limited choices for buyers and sustains interest in established properties. This rate of activity is also lower than the national average, indicating market maturity and potential development constraints. Recent construction is made up of 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the suburban character of the area with a focus on detached housing that draws space-seeking buyers. The location has roughly 394 people per dwelling approval, showing it is an established area.

Future projections indicate Mullaloo will add 946 residents by 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current building rates persist, housing supply might not keep pace with population growth, which could increase buyer competition and support stronger price gains.

Mullaloo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives have a significant influence on an area's performance. In total, 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to affect the area. Key projects include Ocean Reef Marina Residential Lots Stage 1, Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Prince Regent Park Facility Upgrade, and Ocean Reef Marina Redevelopment, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Mullaloo has a well-educated workforce, strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 1.6%, and 3.3% estimated employment growth over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,104 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.6% below the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%, while workforce participation is standard (74.2% compared to Greater Perth's 70.2%). Census responses indicate that a low 12.2% of residents worked from home, though COVID-19 lockdown impacts should be taken into account.

The main employment sectors for residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area exhibits a strong specialization in construction, with an employment share that is 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has a small presence, accounting for 2.6% of employment compared to 4.7% regionally. The largely residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as shown by comparing the count of Census working population to the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 3.3% while the labour force expanded by 3.6%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.0%, labour force growth of 2.5%, and an unemployment rate increase of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia from May-25 can provide additional context on future demand in Mullaloo. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched to the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment mix in Mullaloo suggests local employment should rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).

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

According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Mullaloo has a median taxpayer income of $61,635, with an average of $80,796. This is extremely high compared to the rest of the nation, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $68,372 (median) and $89,627 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data reveals that household incomes are exceptional, ranking in the 89th percentile ($2,447 weekly). The data indicates that the largest cohort includes 28.6% of locals (1,986 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling regional patterns where 32.0% fall into this range. Economic strength is evident, with 40.2% of households earning high weekly amounts exceeding $3,000, supporting strong consumer spending. Housing costs account for 13.5% of income, while high earnings place residents in the 90th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA income ranking for the area is in the 8th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Mullaloo, as measured at the latest Census, consisted of 94.9% houses and 5.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership in Mullaloo was much higher than in Perth metro, standing at 37.7%, while the remaining homes were mortgaged (48.0%) or rented (14.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $2,383, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $470, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Mullaloo's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households make up the majority at 83.9% of all households, consisting of 44.4% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households at 1.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people 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 is held by 29.6% of residents aged 15+ in Mullaloo. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational and technical skills are also prominent, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificates (25.3%).

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

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

Public transport analysis shows 32 active transport stops operating in Mullaloo, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 3 individual routes, which collectively provide 602 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 199 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 83%, with 11% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, above the regional average. A relatively low 12.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 86 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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

Health outcomes data shows outstanding results across Mullaloo, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, which reveals very low rates of common health conditions across all age groups, while the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (4,117 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.1 and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 75.6% reported being completely free of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy, with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,243 people), which is higher than the 16.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly matching 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 is above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 7.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.7% born overseas. The main religion in Mullaloo is Christianity, representing 49.1% of residents. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestry (parental country of birth), the top three represented groups in Mullaloo are English, comprising 34.9% of the population (substantially higher than the regional average of 28.0%), Australian, comprising 23.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable differences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Welsh is overrepresented at 1.1% of Mullaloo (vs 0.7% regionally), South Australian at 1.4% (vs 1.0%) and New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 0.8%).

Mullaloo's median age exceeds the national pattern

At 41 years, Mullaloo's median age is significantly higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and also older than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 45 - 54 age bracket is notably over-represented (14.0% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (8.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.1% to 6.9% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.2% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 13.9% to 12.4% and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 10.6% to 9.3%. Demographic modeling suggests Mullaloo's age profile will shift significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 60%, adding 287 residents to reach 767. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 57% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups.