Mundijong

Mundijong 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 the broader area, as of November 2025, the estimated population of the suburb of Mundijong is around 1,565. This reflects an increase of 319 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,246 people. The change was inferred from the resident population estimate of 1,495 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional three validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 85 persons per square kilometer. Mundijong's growth rate of 25.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for national statistical areas. The suburb of Mundijong is expected to expand by 267 persons to reach a total population of around 1,832 by 2041, reflecting a gain of approximately 6.8% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Mundijong averaged around 14 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 72 homes. So far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.4 new residents was gained per year for each dwelling built. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost value of $423,000.

In this financial year, $625,000 in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Perth, Mundijong records about three-quarters the building activity per person. Nationally, it places among the 91st percentile of areas assessed. Recent periods have seen an increase in development activity.

All new construction has consisted of detached dwellings, maintaining Mundijong's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. With around 75 people per dwelling approval, Mundijong shows characteristics of a growth area. Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects Mundijong to add 107 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mundijong has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade, Provision Of Regional-Level Sporting Facilities In Growth Areas Perth And Peel, H2Perth Hydrogen Facility, Additional Australind Trains Procurement are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Mundijong has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Mundijong's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with a high representation.

In the past year ending June 2025, Mundijong had an unemployment rate of 5.7% and employment grew by 2.5%. As of June 2025751 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Mundijong was lower at 61.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading industries for employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and mining.

Construction is notably concentrated with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 10.1% of Mundijong's workforce compared to 14.8% in Greater Perth. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, labour force by 2.3%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mundijong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2022 shows median income in Mundijong is $50,835 and average income is $64,091. In Greater Perth, median income was $58,380 and average income was $78,020. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $58,054 and average income $73,192, based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year ending June 30, 2022. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, median household income ranks at the 54th percentile ($1,823 weekly) and median personal income is at the 36th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 37.6% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (588 residents). This is similar to regional levels where 32.0% fall into this bracket. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 56th percentile.

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

The dwelling structure in Mundijong, as per the latest Census, comprised 100.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mundijong stood at 35.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.8% and rented ones at 14.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,920, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,971. The median weekly rent in Mundijong was $385, slightly higher than Perth metro's $380. Nationally, Mundijong's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,920 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $385 versus the national figure of $375.

Mundijong features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households make up 80.8% of all households, including 32.3% couples with children, 34.0% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.2%, with lone person households at 18.0% and group households at 1.2%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 3.0.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 10.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.0%) and certificates (36.2%).

Educational participation is high at 29.8%, including 12.6% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education. Mundijong Primary School serves the area with an enrollment of 221 students. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby.

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

The public transport analysis indicates that Mundijong has 16 active transport stops in operation. These are a mix of bus stops serviced by two individual routes. The combined weekly passenger trips provided by these routes total 88.

The accessibility of transport is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 401 meters from the nearest stop. The service frequency averages 12 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mundijong is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Mundijong faces significant health challenges with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but to a considerably higher degree among older individuals. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~823 people), which is slightly lower than the average SA2 area and Greater Perth at 56.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in Mundijong, impacting 9.7% and 7.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 66.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.5% across Greater Perth. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.7% (261 people) compared to the 11.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than those for the broader population.

Mundijong is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Mundijong's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 85.9% of its population being citizens, 80.7% born in Australia, and 97.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 43.3% of Mundijong's population. There was no representation of Judaism in Mundijong, mirroring Greater Perth's 0.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (35.8%), Australian (28.4%), and Irish (6.8%). Notably, Dutch were overrepresented at 5.8% compared to the regional average of 3.4%, New Zealanders at 1.8% versus 1.2%, and Maori at 1.1% compared to the region's 1.2%.

Mundijong's median age exceeds the national pattern

Mundijong has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Comparing the two regions, Mundijong has a notably higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (14.5%) compared to Greater Perth, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented (10.6%). Between 2021 and present, the percentage of people aged 55-64 in Mundijong has increased from 12.9% to 14.5%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 15.1% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Mundijong's age profile. The number of residents aged 75-84 is expected to grow by 62%, from 76 to 124 people. Notably, the combined population growth for those aged 65 and above will account for 78% of total population growth, reflecting Mundijong's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the populations of residents aged 25-34 and 0-4 are projected to decline.