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Mundaring has an estimated 3,486 residents, up from 3,190 at the 2021 Census — a change of 296 people, or 9.3%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 41.0% of that increase. That puts 110 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Mundaring records an estimated population of approximately 3,486, drawing on ABS updates for the surrounding region and 15 validated new addresses identified since the Census. This count represents an expansion of 296 people (9.3%) compared to the 3,190 residents enumerated in the 2021 Census, building upon the ABS June 2025 ERP figure of 3,479. The suburb features a density of 110 persons per square kilometer, offering generous space per resident along with scope for future expansion. The suburb of Mundaring's 9.3% post-census growth rate closely tracks the nationwide benchmark of 9.5%, sitting just 0.2 percentage points below it.
While all components including natural increase and interstate movements registered positively, overseas arrivals served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 41.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Mundaring incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 releases based on 2022 figures, supplemented by ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region cohort rates based on 2022 data for subsequent years beyond 2032. Demographic modelling places the locality in the highest quartile of analyzed statistical regions, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an addition of 813 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year gain of 23.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
21 new dwellings have been approved in Mundaring over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Mundaring have averaged roughly 4 per annum, totaling an estimated 21 dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 17 authorized to date during FY-25. Over this same 5-year span (between FY-21 and FY-25), inbound migration averaged 7.1 people annually for every home created, indicating that underlying demand significantly exceeds supply and creates upward price momentum. New residential builds carry an average expected construction cost of $594,000, pointing toward higher-tier residential development. Commercial development has recorded $2.3 million in approvals during this financial year, underscoring an emphasis on residential property.
Per capita building activity in Mundaring is constrained, tracking 51.0% below the Greater Perth average, though construction volumes have risen in recent periods. This muted pipeline sits below nationwide rates, pointing to planning constraints within an established suburban setting. Every newly approved structure has consisted of detached houses, maintaining low-density living and appealing to buyers seeking spacious properties. With approximately 256 residents per approval, the local development pipeline reflects a transitioning market. Forecasts indicate that Mundaring will add 806 residents through to 2041 relative to recent quarterly figures. Should building rates stay at current levels, residential supply may struggle to match demographic growth, driving buyer competition and strengthening property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects close to Mundaring, worth an estimated $970 million. 3 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure programs and strategic planning exert a strong influence on regional progress. At present, no major initiatives have been identified as directly impacting the area, though key surrounding infrastructure includes EastLink WA, City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades, METRONET, and the METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Swan View Rise
Swan View Rise is a DevelopmentWA residential subdivision planned to deliver around 150 new house-and-land lots in the established suburb of Swan View, just off Talbot Road. The project will provide new housing options close to local schools, Swan View Shopping Centre, public transport and the walking trails of John Forrest National Park, supporting growth within the City of Swan's Swan View local area.
The Vines Swan View
The Vines Swan View is a boutique house and land estate by LWP Property Group, delivering about 120 residential lots on an elevated site off Marlborough Road in Swan View with views across the Swan Valley and Perth Hills. Civil works and home construction are underway, with lots being released and built out progressively through to around 2026.
Altrove Swan View
Altrove Swan View is a completed master planned residential estate by Satterley in the Perth Hills, delivering around 400 house and land lots with local parks, walking trails and convenient access to the Swan View town centre and nearby services.
Bloom Estate Maida Vale
Bloom Maida Vale is a boutique land estate nestled in an established suburb growing in popularity with a new generation. It offers opportunities to build new homes embracing natural beauty with large retained trees and the historic charm of life in the foothills. The estate features easy access to urban conveniences and is now sold out with construction complete.
Bushmead Residential Estate
A masterplanned residential estate of 794 lots set amongst 185 hectares of retained native bushland on the former Bushmead Rifle Range site, 16km from Perth CBD. Developed by Cedar Woods Properties, the estate holds 6-Leaf EnviroDevelopment Accreditation and features 6km of walking trails, multiple parks, display villages, and house and land packages including townhomes. North and South precincts are both active, with lots continuing to sell into 2025-2026.
METRONET East - High Wycombe Station Precinct
A 10.64-hectare station precinct within the broader 61-hectare High Wycombe Project Area, located immediately east of the new High Wycombe Train Station along Sultana Road West. DevelopmentWA is delivering Stage 1 civil works including a central connector road linking the station to Milner Road and key services to support future residential development and the proposed High Wycombe Community Hub. The broader precinct will deliver housing, mixed-use spaces, a community and recreational hub, and employment opportunities as part of the METRONET East program.
The Hales
The Hales is a fully sold-out residential estate nestled in the heart of Forrestfield, 15km east of the Perth CBD. The 28-hectare estate delivered 418 homesites designed around existing native Marri and Jarrah trees and Crumpet Creek. Features include landscaped parks, two playgrounds, a fenced dog park, and generous public open space strips. Located close to High Wycombe Train Station, Roe and Tonkin Highways, and a range of schools and shopping centres.
1,858 residents of Mundaring are employed, from a labour force of 1,887. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,932, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features a low unemployment rate of 1.5% and recorded an estimated 4.2% job growth over the preceding year, supported by substantial representation in essential industries. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,858. The jobless rate sits 2.7% under the 4.2% registered across Greater Perth, whereas local participation stands lower at 63.7% compared to 69.9% regionally. Remote work accounted for 12.1% of workers at the Census, although lockdown conditions during Covid-19 should be noted. Local workers are concentrated across mining, education & training, and health care & social assistance.
Mining represents a key strength, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, health care & social assistance engages 11.1% of local workers, trailing the 14.8% seen across the broader region. The comparison between resident workers and local jobs points to limited employment opportunities within the immediate area. Over the past 12-month period, local employment expanded by 4.2% alongside a 4.3% rise in the labour force, keeping joblessness steady, while Greater Perth registered 2.0% employment growth, a 2.5% labour force increase, and a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Looking forward, Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 anticipate nationwide employment increases of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Mundaring's employment profile indicates potential local gains of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on simple industry extrapolation without local demographic adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mundaring is $1,773 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $707 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,378 a year against an average of $64,480. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 indicated a median income of $49,378 and an average income of $64,480 in the suburb of Mundaring, sitting below the Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in 10.93% Wage Price Index expansion since financial year 2023, March 2026 levels are estimated at approximately $54,775 for median earnings and $71,528 for average earnings. Census metrics place household income at the 51st percentile ($1,773 weekly), while individual income reaches the 29th percentile. Earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 form the largest bracket, capturing 29.0% of residents (1,010 people) compared to 32.0% regionally.
Disposable income remains resilient, with 87.1% retained following housing expenses, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mundaring had 1,191 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $343 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Standalone houses represented 92.3% of residential dwellings at the latest Census, with semi-detached homes, units, and other formats comprising 7.7%, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across Perth metro. Outright home ownership reached 47.0%, substantially exceeding metropolitan levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 39.6% and rental housing comprised 13.5%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,000, higher than the Perth metro figure of $1,907 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $343, coming in below the $350 metropolitan benchmark and the $375 national figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mundaring counted 1,191 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,302 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 36% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 76.2% of all households, consisting of 35.8% couples without children, 30.2% couples with children, and 9.9% single parent families. The remaining 23.8% comprises non-family arrangements, primarily lone person residences at 22.6% and group households at 0.8%. Average household size stands at 2.5 people, slightly below the 2.6 recorded across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in Mundaring hold a university qualification, including 16.4% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,258 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,045 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Mundaring sits below national levels, with 23.5% of persons aged 15+ holding a higher education degree compared to 30.4% across Australia. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications account for 16.4%, postgraduate degrees represent 4.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.1%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, held by 39.5% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (27.2%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). Formal study engages 24.4% of the local population. Primary schooling accounts for 8.3% of residents, secondary education involves 8.1%, and tertiary courses engage 3.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mundaring reaches 34 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 330 services a week. The typical home sits about 580 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport in Mundaring is provided by 34 active bus stops spanning 7 routes that generate 325 weekly passenger trips, situated an average of 580 meters from local residences. Private vehicles remain the primary commuting choice, used by 88% of workers, alongside 6% travelling by train, with households averaging 1.8 vehicles. Working from home accounted for 12.1% of workers at the 2021 Census. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 46 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 9 weekly services per individual stop.
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64.8% of residents in Mundaring report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Mundaring remain favorable overall, characterized by lower chronic illness rates among the general community, despite higher incidence among older cohorts. Private hospital cover extends to approximately 53% of residents (~1,840 people), slightly above the typical SA2 level though trailing the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.3% and 7.5% of the community respectively, while 64.8% reported no long-term illnesses compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among residents aged under 65 are particularly favorable. Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 30.9% of the population (1,077 people), exceeding the 15.9% share across Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.2% of Mundaring residents were born overseas and 3.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (37.4%) and Australian (27.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Mundaring is modest, with 71.8% of residents Australian-born, 90.8% holding citizenship, and 96.2% using only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith at 46.7%, while Buddhism represents 1.2% of the local population compared to 2.7% regionally. Regarding ancestral heritage, English background is the most common at 37.4%, outpacing the regional figure of 28.0%, followed by Australian ancestry at 27.5% (compared to 21.2% regionally) and Scottish at 8.3%. Other ancestries include Dutch at 2.1% (vs 1.5%), Welsh at 1.1% (vs 0.7%), and South Australian at 0.7% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mundaring is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 17.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Mundaring reflects an established lifestyle and retirement community, with persons aged 65+ making up 30.9% of residents as at August 2026, compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth. Young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 account for 17.1%, well below the 30.9% regional level. The estimated median age is 50, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting above both the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38 from that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ expanded from 27.9% to an estimated 30.9%, with this cohort projected to expand by 678 residents (63%) to reach 1,755 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mundaring
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,190 at the 2021 Census → 3,486 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51055). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.