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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mandurah - East's population is around 8260 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1661 people (25.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6599 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7627 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 385 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 205 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Mandurah - East's 25.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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). Looking at population projections moving forward, an above median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 1608 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting 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 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 656 homes. As of FY26107 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.7 new residents per year have arrived for each new home constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction value for these dwellings was $310,000.

This financial year has seen $2.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah - East shows 54.0% higher development activity per person, offering more buying options. This high activity level suggests strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity consists of 96.0% standalone homes and 4.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and appealing to space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 52 people per dwelling approval in Mandurah - East, suggesting an expanding market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is expected to gain 975 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mandurah - East has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 4thth percentile nationally

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

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

Mandurah - East has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, strong manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Over the past year, employment grew by 9.7%.

As of September 2025, 3,487 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Leading industries include mining, construction, and health care & social assistance. Mining is particularly notable, with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average. However, professional & technical jobs are under-represented at 3.5%, compared to 8.2% in Greater Perth.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. In the 12 months prior, employment increased by 9.7% while labour force grew by 9.5%, decreasing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections vary based on industry-specific growth rates.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that Mandurah - East SA2 had a median income of $50,467 and an average income of $69,907. This compares to Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $57,633 (median) and $79,834 (average) by that date. According to Census 2021 income data, Mandurah - East's household, family, and personal incomes all fall between the 17th and 23rd percentiles nationally. The most prevalent income cohort in Mandurah - East comprises 27.0% of locals (2,230 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the broader area where 32.0% fall within this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 structure in its latest Census evaluation consisted of 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Perth metro's figures of 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mandurah - East stood at 42.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.9% and rented ones at 20.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,799, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $320, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Mandurah - East's mortgage repayments were lower than Australia's 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 28.2%, with lone person households at 25.7% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the Greater Perth average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 10.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the 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. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 2.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together offer 127 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents on average being located 442 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 18 trips per day, which equates to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health data shows significant challenges for Mandurah - East with high prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 54% (~4,493 people) have private health cover, a rate higher than the Greater Perth average. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.3%) and mental health issues (8.6%). Only 62.1% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 63.6% in Greater Perth. Mandurah - East has 30.5% (2,516 people) aged 65 and over, higher than the 27.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming general population health metrics.

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

Mandurah-East, surveyed in 2016, had low cultural diversity with 80.0% born in Australia, 88.5% being citizens, and 97.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion (45.1%). Judaism, absent regionally, comprised 0.1%.

Top ancestral groups were English (37.8%), Australian (29.8%), Scottish (8.1%). Notable divergences included New Zealanders (1.0% vs 1.0%), Maori (0.9% vs 1.2%), and Dutch (1.6% vs 1.6%).

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 also well above the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 16.0% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is smaller at 8.8%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, 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, those aged 65 and above will account for 93% of total population growth in the area, reflecting its aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.