Mandurah - East

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

According to AreaSearch's analysis, the population of Mandurah - East is approximately 7,989 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census which recorded 6,599 people, this represents an expansion of 1,390 people (21.1%). This shifting figure is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 7,984 combined with 387 validated new addresses that have been added since the Census date. This total headcount results in a density of 198 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and opportunity for ongoing expansion. The 21.1% increase in Mandurah - East since the 2021 census surpassed the country's average of 9.3% as well as the state average, positioning the locality as a leading growth zone. While other influences like natural increase and overseas migration remained positive, the main driver of population growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 75.4% of the population gains in recent times.

Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the starting point, are used by AreaSearch for each SA2 district. To address areas lacking coverage and to project expansion beyond 2032, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth rates from the newest ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which were published in 2023 using 2022 statistics. Future demographic estimates indicate that population expansion here will outpace the national statistical area median, with an anticipated increase of 1,483 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth of 18.5% across the 16 years.

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

Over the last 5 financial years, residential building approvals in Mandurah - East have run at an annual average of about 131, generating 656 homes in total. During the current FY-26264 approvals have been logged. With an average of 2 new residents moving in per completed home each year between FY-21 and FY-25, construction levels align closely with demand to support stable market conditions, with new homes showing an average expected construction cost of $310,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $2.4 million this financial year, underscoring the area's dominant residential focus.

Per capita development activity in Mandurah - East is 53.0% greater than the rate in Greater Perth, expanding the options available to purchasers. This construction rate also represents a major elevation over the national average, indicating that developers have high confidence in the local market. Standalone houses represent 96.0% of the new residential building activity, whereas medium and high-density properties comprise only 4.0%, keeping local density levels low and focusing on detached structures for buyers wanting more space. There are roughly 54 people for each dwelling approval, pointing to a growing real estate market.

Future demographic trends suggest that Mandurah - East will add 1,478 inhabitants by 2041, according to the newest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. The current pace of home building should be sufficient to satisfy residential requirements, establishing positive purchasing conditions and supporting potential expansion beyond existing projections.

Mandurah - East has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Local developments, key plans, and infrastructure works are crucial factors shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 8 projects that are anticipated to affect this location. Significant undertakings include Mandurah Lifestyle Resort, Frasers Landing - Forest Walk Stage 11, Mandurah Health Precinct Structure Plan, and Structure Plan Lot 601 Old Pinjarra Road, with details of the most pertinent initiatives outlined below.

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The labour market in Mandurah - East shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

The workforce in Mandurah - East displays a mix of blue and white collar positions, with prominent manufacturing and industrial representation, a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, and an estimated 8.0% rise in jobs over the last year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,528, with the local jobless rate standing 1.1% lower than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%, while the participation rate remains low at 53.4% versus 70.2% in Greater Perth. According to Census records, a modest 8.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been affected by Covid-19 restrictions.

The main fields of employment for locals are health care & social assistance, mining, and construction. Mining shows a particularly strong local presence, with job numbers reaching 2.1 times the average across the region. Conversely, professional & technical roles are less common, making up just 3.5% of the local workforce relative to 8.2% in Greater Perth. Comparing the Census working population against the count of resident workers suggests that this mostly residential district offers few local job opportunities.

AreaSearch's review of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the 12-month period, the volume of jobs expanded by 8.0% while the total labor pool increased by 8.8%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment and labor force metrics grow by 2.0% and 2.5% respectively, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in its unemployment rate. Future demand dynamics in Mandurah - East can be evaluated using national employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with local industry distributions to model potential job trends. Locally, employment is projected to expand by 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, contrasting with expected national increases of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, as industry sector trajectories differ (this simple weighting calculation is for illustration only and ignores local demographic changes).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to postcode ATO data from financial year 2023, personal income within the Mandurah - East SA2 is positioned very high in national terms, showing a median of $53,650 and an average of $74,627. This compares to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% from financial year 2023, local values are estimated at $59,514 (median) and $82,784 (average) as of March 2026. From the Census 2021, personal, family, and household incomes in Mandurah - East all sit between the 17th and 23rd percentiles in Australia. Regarding income tiers, the largest single bracket contains 27.0% of residents (2,157 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is similar to the wider region where 32.0% fall into this bracket. Housing cost burdens are high, leaving just 83.8% of household income, which sits at the 24th percentile.

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

At the time of the most recent Census, the housing mix in Mandurah - East consisted of 93.7% standalone houses and 6.3% alternative dwellings like apartments or semi-detached options, whereas Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other residences. Fully owned properties stood at 42.5%, representing a much higher rate of outright ownership than in Perth metro, with mortgaged properties accounting for 36.9% and rentals making up 20.5%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,799 was lower than the Perth metro average of $1,907, and the median weekly rent of $320 was also below the Perth metro median of $350. Across Australia, mortgage payments in Mandurah - East are lower than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national average of $375.

Mandurah - East has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Families represent the vast majority of local households at 71.8%, divided into 24.1% couples with children, 36.0% childless couples, and 11.3% single parent homes. The remaining 28.2% are non-family arrangements, consisting of 25.7% single occupant households and 2.3% group living situations. The typical household size in the area is 2.4 people, which is slightly below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Mandurah - East exhibits comparatively low rates of higher education, with only 10.6% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the national average of 30.4%. Among those with university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 7.7%, postgraduate degrees represent 1.6%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.3%. On the other hand, vocational education is highly prevalent, as 45.0% of individuals aged 15+ have earned trade qualifications, consisting of 10.2% with advanced diplomas and 34.8% with certificates.

A high share of the local population is engaged in study, with 25.5% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. Within this student group, primary school pupils account for 10.0%, secondary school students comprise 7.7%, and tertiary students make up 2.4%.

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

Analysis indicates there are 49 active public transit stops in Mandurah - East, consisting of bus services. These stops support 4 specific routes, which deliver a combined 127 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is moderate, with residents living an average of 442 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential nature of the locality, many workers travel outside the area, with private cars being the primary commute method at 86%. Households hold an average of 1.7 vehicles, higher than the regional benchmark. A low proportion of 8.0% of workers performed their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19.

Transit routes run at an average of 18 trips each day, which averages out to roughly 2 weekly trips for each stop.

Mandurah - East's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators for residents of Mandurah - East are generally positive, with AreaSearch's review of mortality and medical profiles tracking close to national averages. The incidence of widespread ailments is relatively low in both younger and older age brackets, and the level of private health insurance is high, coverage extending to roughly 56% of the community (~4,481 people). This is comparable to the 59.0% coverage rate observed in Greater Perth.

The most widespread medical concerns reported locally are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 10.3 and 8.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 62.1% of the population reported no chronic conditions at all, which is lower than the 71.9% rate in Greater Perth. For residents of working age, chronic condition rates are higher than typical benchmarks. Individuals aged 65 and over make up 30.5% of the local population (2,439 people), exceeding the Greater Perth benchmark of 16.1%. Senior residents enjoy relatively positive health profiles, with national rankings aligning well with the overall population.

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

The population of Mandurah - East displays lower levels of cultural diversity, with 80.0% of residents born in Australia, 88.5% holding citizenship, and 97.0% using only English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religion in the area, practiced by 45.1% of the population. A notable divergence is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of local residents, compared to 0.3% in Greater Perth.

English backgrounds lead the ancestry profiles in Mandurah - East at 37.8% of the population, well above the regional benchmark of 28.0%, followed by Australian roots at 29.8% (compared to 21.2% regionally), and Scottish ancestry at 8.1%. Minor demographic variations include New Zealand origins at 1.0% of the local population versus 0.8% regionally, Maori heritage at 0.9% versus 0.9% regionally, and Dutch ancestry at 1.6% versus 1.5% across the broader region.

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

The median age in Mandurah - East is 49, indicating an older population than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution features a large group of 65 - 74 year-olds at 15.8%, whereas the 25 - 34 segment is smaller at 9.3% compared to Greater Perth. The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly higher than the Australian average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, representation of the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 9.3% to 11.9%, while the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 15.0% to 13.7%. Projections to 2041 suggest substantial changes in age structures. The 75 to 84 bracket is projected to increase by 61% (577 people), growing from 950 to 1,528. Combined cohorts aged 65+ are expected to drive 81% of population gains, highlighting the aging local demographic, while the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 groups are forecast to shrink.