Cunderdin

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Cunderdin's population is around 3,921 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 132 people (3.5%) 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 38 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 0.60 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, an above-median population growth for locations outside of capital cities is projected, with the area expected to grow by 551 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 12.1% in total 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 seen around 7 new homes approved annually, totalling 39 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Given population has fallen over the past period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $338,000. Additionally, $4.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, reflecting the area's residential character.

Relative to the Rest of WA, Cunderdin records markedly lower building activity (67.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, though construction activity has intensified recently. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Meanwhile, new construction has been completely comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 507 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Cunderdin will gain 473 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Cunderdin has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements, Moon Village, Avon Industrial Park, and South West Interconnected System Transformation, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market performance in Cunderdin lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Cunderdin has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. As of December 2025, 1,795 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.9% above Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, and workforce participation lags significantly (59.8% compared to Regional WA's 67.4%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 13.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The area shows particularly strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 3.5 times the regional level. Conversely, mining shows lower representation at 3.5% versus the regional average of 11.7%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 5.6% combined with employment decreasing by 6.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Regional WA experienced employment growth of 1.0% and labour force growth of 1.4%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Cunderdin. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Cunderdin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.7% over five years and 10.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Cunderdin SA2 is higher than average nationally, with the median assessed at $56,624 while the average income stands at $71,856. This contrasts with Regional WA's figures of a median income of $59,973 and an average income of $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $62,071 (median) and $78,769 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Cunderdin all fall between the 17th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.1% of residents (1,180 people), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.1% in the same category. While housing costs are modest with 92.2% of income retained, the 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

Dwelling structure within Cunderdin, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 95.6% houses and 4.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional WA's 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Cunderdin was well beyond that of Regional WA, at 51.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (25.2%) or rented (23.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional WA average at $1,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $169, compared to Regional WA's $1,560 and $265. Nationally, Cunderdin's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Cunderdin features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 65.2% of all households, comprising 24.8% couples with children, 31.3% couples without children, and 8.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.8%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households comprising 1.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is smaller than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (13.6%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (7.3%) and certificates (30.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 11.4% in secondary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 16 active transport stops operating within Cunderdin, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 3 individual routes, collectively providing 15 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 790 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 82%, with 12% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 13.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 2 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 0 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

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Cunderdin, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 55% of the total population (~2,152 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.4 and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 64.3% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.3% across Regional WA. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over (852 people), which is higher than the 19.2% in Regional WA, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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

Cunderdin was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 81.4% of its population being citizens, 85.8% born in Australia, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Cunderdin is Christianity, which makes up 52.3% of the population. This compares to 44.6% across Regional WA.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Cunderdin are Australian, comprising 35.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.4%, English, comprising 33.3% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 7.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Cunderdin (vs 0.9% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.4% (vs 6.1%) and Dutch at 1.5% (vs 1.5%).

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

With a median age of 46, Cunderdin is materially older than the Regional WA figure of 40 and well above the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 15 - 24 year-olds are particularly prominent (12.9%), while the 45 - 54 group is comparatively smaller (9.6%) than in Regional WA. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has decreased by 1.3 years from 47 to 46, indicating a younger demographic shift. Key changes show the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.3% to 12.9% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort increased from 11.3% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.6% to 9.6% and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 13.9% to 12.5%. Demographic modeling suggests Cunderdin's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 45%, adding 189 residents to reach 613. In contrast, the 55 to 64 cohort is projected to decline by 35 people.