Mandurah
Statistical Area - sa2

Mandurah lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Mandurah's population was approximately 11,722 as of August 2025. This figure reflected an increase of 1,466 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,256. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,508 in June 2024 and an additional 98 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 1,395 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mandurah's growth rate of 14.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.6%) and the state average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 51.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Projecting forward, Mandurah is expected to have an above median population growth, with a projected increase of 2,472 persons by 2041, resulting in a total gain of 19.3% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Mandurah was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Mandurah has received approximately 61 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 309 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25 and 13 so far in FY-26. On average, 5.2 new residents per year arrive per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years. This supply lagging demand suggests heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with developers targeting the premium market segment as new dwellings are developed at an average cost of $660,000.

In FY-26, Mandurah has registered $43.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah shows reduced construction activity, with 53.0% fewer approvals per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, though building activity has accelerated recently. New building activity consists of 51.0% standalone homes and 49.0% medium to high-density housing, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options.

Mandurah has approximately 115 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts project Mandurah will gain 2,258 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining pace with projected growth, but buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

Mandurah has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Peel Health Campus Redevelopment, Mandurah Junction Residential Estate, Mandurah Waterfront Redevelopment, and Mandurah Common Ground Housing. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Mandurah shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Mandurah's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 6.1% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 9.8%. There are 4,691 residents in work, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Perth's by 2.3%, at 6.2%. Workforce participation lags behind Greater Perth's at 45.0% compared to 65.2%. Key employment industries among Mandurah residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.

Accommodation & food has notably high concentration with levels at 1.5 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 3.8%, compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 1.0, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 9.8% while the labour force grew by 7.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 2.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth's employment and labour force growth were 3.7% and 3.8% respectively, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4.0%. State-level data up to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, losing 14,590 jobs, while the state unemployment rate was 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% and lags behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's 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 Mandurah's employment mix indicates local growth of approximately 5.8%% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Mandurah had a median taxpayer income of $47,520 and an average income of $67,011. Nationally, the median was $58,380 and the average was $78,020 in Greater Perth. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $53,037 (median) and $74,791 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61%. Census 2021 data indicates Mandurah's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 2nd and 9th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 32.9% of Mandurah's population earns $400 - 799 per week, compared to the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.0%. Financial pressure is evident with 45.2% of households having weekly budgets below $800. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 3rd percentile.

Mandurah displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Mandurah's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 52.2% houses and 47.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is in contrast to Perth metro's structure which was 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mandurah stood at 29.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.8% and rented ones at 51.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, significantly lower than Perth metro's $1,733. The median weekly rent figure for Mandurah was $270, substantially below Perth metro's $300 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Mandurah's mortgage repayments were notably lower at $1,863 compared to the Australian average.

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

Family households comprise 52.1% of all households, including 12.1% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 47.9%, with lone person households at 44.5% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Mandurah 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 at 14.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 31.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.9% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education. Mandurah's five schools have a combined enrolment reaching 582 students as of the latest data available. Education provision is balanced with three primary and two secondary schools serving distinct age groups. Local school capacity is limited at 5.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.3, resulting in many families traveling to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Mandurah's public transport system comprises 111 active stops serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are serviced by 40 individual routes, offering 4,065 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 229 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 580 trips per day, equating to approximately 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mandurah is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Mandurah faces significant health challenges, with various conditions impacting both younger and older residents. The private health cover rate stands at approximately 52%, or around 6,142 people, which is slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Perth's 54.9%.

Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 11.7% and 11.1% of residents respectively. However, 58.2% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.6% in Greater Perth. Mandurah has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 30.6% (3,585 people), than the 27.5% seen in Greater Perth. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Mandurah are better than those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mandurah was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mandurah had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 9.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 30.0% born overseas as of the latest data. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mandurah, accounting for 46.1%. The most notable overrepresentation was in Other religions, comprising 1.3% compared to Greater Perth's 0.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 34.9%, Australian at 25.5%, and Irish at 7.7%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh was similarly represented at 0.8%, Maori at 1.2%, and New Zealand at 1.0% compared to regional figures.

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

Mandurah has a median age of 49, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and also above the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 65-74 make up 15.6%, while those aged 5-14 comprise only 8.0%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 9.1% to 11.1% of Mandurah's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.4% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mandurah's age structure. Notably, the 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 72%, reaching 2,247 people from the current 1,304. The combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 83% of total population growth, reflecting Mandurah's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.