Mundaring

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for Mundaring, its estimated population is around 3,438 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 248 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,190 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,406 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 10 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 108 persons per square kilometer. Mundaring's growth rate of 7.8% since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 41.0%.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises ABS' latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, the suburb is forecast to grow by 908 persons, reflecting a gain of 27.2% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Mundaring shows approximately 6 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 33 homes. In FY26 so far, 3 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY21 and FY25 attracts around 9 new residents per year.

This demand outpaces supply, potentially putting upward pressure on prices and increasing buyer competition. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $629,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Perth, Mundaring has significantly less development activity, 56.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, this activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

All new constructions in Mundaring have been standalone homes, preserving its low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 527 people. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mundaring is expected to grow by 937 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Mundaring has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Mundaring significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Mundaring has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.1%.

As of June 2025, 1812 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 2.3% lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%. Workforce participation lagged at 55.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Dominant employment sectors included education and training, health care and social assistance, and mining. Mining showed strong specialization with an employment share of 140% of the regional level.

However, health care and social assistance were under-represented at 11.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 14.8%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while labour force grew by 4.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Perth, employment grew by 3.7%, labour force expanded by 3.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between sectors. Applying these projections to Mundaring's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Mundaring's income level is approximately average nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Mundaring's median income among taxpayers is $49,378 and the average income stands at $64,480. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $56,390 (median) and $73,636 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household income ranks at the 51st percentile ($1,773 weekly), while personal income sits at the 29th percentile. The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 29.0% of residents (997 people). After housing costs, residents retain 87.1% of their income. Mundaring's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Mundaring, as per the latest Census evaluation, 92.3% of dwellings were houses, with 7.7% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metro's 94.8% houses and 5.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mundaring stood at 47.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.6% and rented ones at 13.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent in Mundaring was $343, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Mundaring's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were below the national figure of $375.

Mundaring has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.2% of all households, including 30.2% couples with children, 35.8% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.8%, with lone person households at 22.6% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Mundaring trail has educational qualifications with 23.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap suggests potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (27.2%).

A substantial 24.4% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.3% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 3.3% in tertiary education. Mundaring's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,258 students and demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1045) with balanced educational opportunities. The schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. The area functions as an education hub with 36.6 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 14.5, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis in Mundaring shows 34 active public transport stops operating, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 7 different routes, offering a total of 318 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents on average located 580 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 45 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mundaring is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Mundaring faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population, which consists of around 1,815 people.

This compares to a rate of 56.3% across Greater Perth. The most common medical conditions in Mundaring are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.3% and 7.5% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 64.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.2% across Greater Perth. The area has 29.6% of residents aged 65 and over, which consists of around 1,017 people. This percentage is higher than the 21.2% in Greater Perth.

Mundaring ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mundaring's cultural diversity is relatively low, with 71.8% of its residents born in Australia, 90.8% being citizens, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mundaring, accounting for 46.7% of the population. Buddhism is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, with 1.2% of Mundaring's population identifying as Buddhist versus 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups based on parental birth are English (37.4%), Australian (27.5%), and Scottish (8.3%). Notable differences exist in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh is overrepresented at 1.1% compared to 0.9% regionally, Dutch at 2.1% versus 2.0%, and South African at 0.7% versus 0.6%.

Mundaring ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Mundaring's median age is 50 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mundaring has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.9%). This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has grown from 9.2% to 10.4%, while the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has declined from 7.7% to 5.9%. The proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has also decreased, from 14.1% to 12.4%. By 2041, Mundaring is expected to experience notable changes in its age composition, with the 85+ group growing by 228%, reaching 518 people from 158. The demographic shift will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who will represent 87% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 age group and the 0 to 4 age group are expected to decrease in number.