Cunderdin
Statistical Area - sa2

Cunderdin is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Cunderdin's population is around 3,891 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 102 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,789 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,843 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 27 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 0.60 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, 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). Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Australian non-metropolitan areas. The area is expected to expand by 551 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 12.9% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Cunderdin, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Cunderdin has averaged approximately seven new dwelling approvals annually. Between the financial years 2021 (FY-21) and 2025 (FY-25), a total of thirty-nine homes were approved, with two more approved so far in the current financial year 2026 (FY-26). The population has been declining recently, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $338,000. In the current financial year, $4.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to the Rest of WA, Cunderdin shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 67.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. However, there has been an increase in construction activity recently, which is still below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations.

All recent building activity consists of detached dwellings, maintaining Cunderdin's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 507 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Future projections indicate that Cunderdin will add approximately 503 residents by the year 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Cunderdin has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified three projects impacting the region: Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements, Moon Village, Avon Industrial Park, and South West Interconnected System Transformation.

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The labour market in Cunderdin demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Cunderdin's workforce, as of June 2025, is balanced with an unemployment rate of 2.7%. It has seen a 1.9% employment growth in the past year.

The town has 1,910 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 3.2 percentage points lower than Rest of WA's rate. Workforce participation is significantly lower at 50.3%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Cunderdin specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 3.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, mining is under-represented at 3.5% compared to Rest of WA's 11.7%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, labour force decreased by 1.7%, leading to a 3.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Rest of WA experienced an employment growth of 1.1% and labour force growth of 0.5%, with a 0.6 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Cunderdin's employment mix indicates local growth of approximately 4.7% over five years and 10.9% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Cunderdin's median taxpayer income is $51,756 and average is $65,665, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This figure is slightly higher than the national average. In contrast, Rest of WA has a median income of $57,323 and an average income of $71,163. Using Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $59,105 (median) and $74,989 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Cunderdin fall between the 17th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 30.1% of Cunderdin's population (1,171 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, which is consistent with the broader trend across the surrounding region at 31.1%. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 92.2% income retention, Cunderdin's total disposable income ranks at just the 26th percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Cunderdin, as per the latest Census, comprised 95.6% houses and 4.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is similar to Non-Metro WA's dwelling structure of 95.6% houses and 4.4% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Cunderdin was higher than that of Non-Metro WA at 51.4%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (25.2%) or rented (23.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,000, which is below the Non-Metro WA average of $1,425 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Cunderdin was recorded at $169, compared to Non-Metro WA's $231 and the national figure of $375.

Cunderdin features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 65.2% of all households, including 24.8% couples with children, 31.3% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 34.8%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which matches the Rest of WA average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 13.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.3%) and certificates (30.1%).

Educational participation is high at 31.4%, including 11.9% in primary education, 11.4% in secondary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education. Six schools operate within Cunderdin, educating approximately 588 students. The area has varied educational conditions across Cunderdin, with a mix of 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (15.2 places per 100 residents vs 12.2 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Cunderdin has 16 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that combined offer 15 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents typically living 790 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, each route provides two trips per day, resulting in approximately zero weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Cunderdin is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Cunderdin faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is more common here than average, affecting about 52% (~2,038 people) of residents. The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (10.4%) and asthma (8.7%), while 64.3% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of WA's 64.7%. Notably, 22.7% (~882 people) of Cunderdin residents are aged 65 or over.

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

Cunderdin's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 81.4% of its population being citizens, 85.8% born in Australia, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Cunderdin, comprising 52.3% of the population, compared to 49.0% across the rest of WA. The top three ancestral groups in Cunderdin are Australian (35.1%), English (33.3%), and Scottish (7.5%).

Notably, New Zealanders make up 1.1% of Cunderdin's population compared to 0.8% regionally, while Australians of Aboriginal descent comprise 4.4%, higher than the regional average of 3.4%. Dutch ancestry is also present at 1.5%, matching the regional figure.

Cunderdin hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Cunderdin's median age is 46, which is higher than Rest of WA's figure of 40 and also above the national average of 38. The age profile indicates that those aged 55-64 years are notably prominent (15.8%), while the 45-54 group is comparatively smaller (9.5%) compared to Rest of WA. Between the 2021 Census and now, Cunderdin's median age has decreased by one year from 47 to 46, suggesting a shift towards a younger demographic. Key changes include an increase in the 15-24 age group from 10.3% to 12.4%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 12.6% to 9.5%. Additionally, the 65-74 age group has dropped from 13.9% to 12.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Cunderdin's age profile. The 25-34 cohort is expected to grow by 52%, adding 210 residents to reach 613. Meanwhile, the 75-84 and 55-64 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.