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

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, 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 a total 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 averaged approximately seven new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, with 39 homes approved between FY21 and FY25. As of FY26, three dwellings have been approved so far. The average construction value for these properties is $338,000.

In terms of commercial development, $4.8 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year. Compared to the Rest of WA, Cunderdin exhibits significantly reduced construction activity, at 67.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. However, recent construction activity has increased recently, although it remains under 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.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 507 people. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Cunderdin is projected to add 503 residents by 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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While Cunderdin retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.5%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Cunderdin has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, representing various sectors. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 3.5%.

There were 1,825 residents employed, which was 0.3% higher than the Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation was lower at 50.3%, compared to 59.4% in the Rest of WA. Key industries included agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had employment levels at 3.5 times the regional average, while mining had limited presence with 3.5% employment compared to 11.7% regionally.

Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.8%, and employment fell by 3.3%, resulting in a 1.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of WA had employment growth of 1.4%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest an increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cunderdin's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 4.7% over five years and 10.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Cunderdin SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $51,756 and an average of $65,665. These figures are in line with national averages. The Rest of WA has a median income of $57,323 and an average of $71,163. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Cunderdin would be approximately $59,105 (median) and $74,989 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Cunderdin all fall between the 17th and 17th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.1% of residents (1,171 people), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 31.1%. Housing costs are modest, with 92.2% of income retained, but 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

In Cunderdin, as per the latest Census evaluation, 95.6% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 4.4% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is similar to Non-Metro WA's dwelling composition. Home ownership in Cunderdin stood at 51.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.2% and rented ones at 23.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,000, lower than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,425. The median weekly rent in Cunderdin was $169, compared to Non-Metro WA's $231. Nationally, Cunderdin's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,000 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $169 compared to 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 account for the remaining 34.8%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, aligning with the average in the Rest of WA.

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 disparity 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%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 7.3% and certificates at 30.1%.

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

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 operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses running along three individual routes. Together, these routes provide 15 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of public transport in Cunderdin is rated as limited, with residents typically located 790 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are two trips per day across all routes, which equates to 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 higher than average at approximately 52%, covering around 2,038 individuals. The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (10.4%) and asthma (8.7%), while 64.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of WA's 64.7%. As of 2021, 22.7% of Cunderdin's population is aged 65 or over, totaling 882 people.

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 was the main religion, making up 52.3% of people in Cunderdin, compared to 49.0% across the rest of WA. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (35.1%), English (33.3%), and Scottish (7.5%).

There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: New Zealand was overrepresented at 1.1% versus 0.8% regionally, Australian Aboriginal was higher at 4.4% compared to 3.4%, and Dutch remained at 1.5%.

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 above the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 years are prominent (15.8%), while the 45-54 group is 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, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. The key changes show that the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.3% to 12.4%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 12.6% to 9.5%. Additionally, the 65-74 group has dropped from 13.9% to 12.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Cunderdin's age profile. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 52%, adding 210 residents to reach 613. Conversely, the 75-84 and 55-64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.