Mandurah - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Mandurah - East's population is around 8,258 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,659 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,599 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,627 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 384 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 205 persons per square kilometer. Mandurah - East's growth rate of 25.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 75.0%.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data) are used. Future population projections indicate an above median growth for national statistical areas, with Mandurah - East expected to grow by 1,608 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 11.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Mandurah - East has seen approximately 131 dwellings granted development approval annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics generates development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 656 approvals over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 45 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. An average of 1.7 new residents per year is associated with each new home over the last five financial years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions. The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $392,000, aligning with regional trends.

This financial year has seen $2.4 million in commercial approvals registered, reflective of the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah - East displays 54.0% higher new home approvals per capita, offering buyers greater choice and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises 96.0% standalone homes and 4.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of approximately 52 people per dwelling approval. Mandurah - East is projected to add 977 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Future projections show Mandurah - East adding 977 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mandurah - East has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that could impact the region. Notable ones are Mandurah Health Precinct Structure Plan, Structure Plan Lot 601 Old Pinjarra Road, Varsity Park Estate, and Central Park Estate. The following list outlines those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Mandurah - East well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Mandurah - East has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar employment. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented.

Unemployment rate is 2.5%. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 7.8%. As of June 2025, 3,377 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4%, below Greater Perth's 3.9%. Workforce participation lags at 50.8% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Key industries for employment among residents are mining, construction, and health care & social assistance. Mining is particularly strong, with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level. Professional & technical services are under-represented, at 3.5% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 7.8%, labour force by 7.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%. National forecasts project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. Applying these projections to Mandurah - East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

In Mandurah - East during financial year 2022, taxpayers had a median income of $50,467 and an average income of $69,907. These figures are higher than the national averages of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively for Greater Perth. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $56,326 (median) and $78,023 (average), based on a 11.61% increase since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Mandurah - East's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 17th and 24th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 27.0% of Mandurah - East residents (2,229 individuals) earn within the $1,500-$2,999 range, similar to regional levels where 32.0% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability is severe in Mandurah - East, with only 83.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 24th percentile nationally.

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

Mandurah - East's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mandurah - East stood at 42.5%, with mortgaged properties at 36.9% and rented dwellings at 20.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,799, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Mandurah - East was $320, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Mandurah - East's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mandurah - East has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 71.8% of all households, including 24.1% couples with children, 36.0% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.2%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

Mandurah - East 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 10.6%, significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 7.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 45.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (34.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.0% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education. Austin Cove Baptist College - California Crescent Campus provides local educational services within Mandurah - East, with an enrollment of 0 students as of the latest data. All 1 schools offer integrated K-12 education for academic continuity. Due to no schools being located within Mandurah - East, residents must travel to neighboring areas for educational services. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Mandurah - East has 50 active public transport stops, served by a mix of bus routes. There are four individual routes operating in total, offering 127 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents generally situated about 442 meters away from the nearest stop.

The average service frequency across all routes is 18 trips per day, equating to roughly two weekly trips per stop.

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

Mandurah - East faces significant health challenges, with high prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 54%, or about 4,492 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.3%) and mental health issues (8.6%). Conversely, 62.1% reported being free from medical ailments, compared to 63.6% in Greater Perth. Mandurah - East has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 30.5%, or 2,516 people, than Greater Perth's 27.5%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Mandurah - East ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mandurah-East had a cultural diversity index below average, with 80.0% of residents born in Australia, 88.5% being citizens, and 97.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mandurah-East, accounting for 45.1% of its population. Notably, Judaism, comprising 0.1%, was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth where it was 0.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (37.8%), Australian (29.8%), and Scottish (8.1%). Other ethnic groups with notable differences included New Zealanders at 1.0% in Mandurah-East versus 1.0% regionally, Maori at 0.9% versus 1.2%, and Dutch at 1.6% matching the regional figure.

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

Mandurah - East has a median age of 49, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and above the national average of 38. The age profile shows that individuals aged 65-74 years make up a prominent 16.0% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years are comparatively smaller at 8.8%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.3% to 11.7%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 9.7% to 8.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mandurah - East's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 59%, reaching 1,541 people from the current figure of 969. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 93% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.