Mandurah - North
Statistical Area - sa2

Mandurah - North lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mandurah - North's population is around 28,052 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 6,791 people (31.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,261 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 25,334 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 2,115 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 881 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mandurah - North's 31.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.6%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 66.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 to estimate growth post-2032, 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). Projecting forward, an above median population growth is expected for national statistical areas, with Mandurah - North projected to grow by 6,195 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 12.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

Mandurah - North has received approximately 487 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports a total of 2,437 approvals over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25. As of FY-26, there have been 139 approvals so far. On average, two new residents per year are associated with each new home built in Mandurah - North over the past five financial years.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $401,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY-26, commercial approvals amount to $95.6 million, signifying robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah - North has 79.0% more new home approvals per capita, offering buyers greater choice. This activity is notably higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the area.

The majority of new building activity comprises standalone homes (99.0%), with only 1.0% being attached dwellings, preserving Mandurah - North's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 44 people per dwelling approval in Mandurah - North, indicating its growth area characteristics. Future projections estimate an addition of 3,477 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply is expected to adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mandurah - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Lakelands Estate, Meadow Springs Residential Development, Gordon Road Train Station, and Transform Peel Project (including Peel Business Park). The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Mandurah - North places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Mandurah - North has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented, unemployment rate is 1.7%, and employment growth over the past year is estimated at 7.6%.

As of June 2025, 12,398 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%, with workforce participation at 62.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and mining, with mining particularly strong at 1.6 times the regional level. Professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.0% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data.

Over the past year, employment increased by 7.6%, labour force grew by 7.2%, decreasing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a slight unemployment rate rise. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Mandurah - North's growth may be approximately 5.8%% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Mandurah - North's median income among taxpayers was $52,577, with the average being $70,843. Nationally, the averages were $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $58,681 (median) and $79,068 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022. According to 2021 Census figures, Mandurah - North's incomes cluster around the 50th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows 33.0% of the population (9,257 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional levels at 32.0%. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Mandurah - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Mandurah - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.1% houses and 5.8% other dwellings. In contrast, Perth metro had 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mandurah - North was 25.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.5% and rented ones at 22.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,837, higher than Perth metro's $1,733. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Mandurah - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Mandurah - North features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.4% of all households, including 37.7% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Mandurah - North aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area has lower university qualification rates at 17.0%, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common (12.4%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (32.8%). Educational participation is high at 31.1%, with 12.2% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

Mandurah - North has a robust network of 10 schools educating approximately 6,758 students, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1004) with balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 24.1 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.3.

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

Mandurah - North has 130 operational public transport stops, served by a combination of train and bus services. These stops are covered by nine distinct routes, facilitating 1,922 weekly passenger trips in total. The accessibility of transport is deemed good, with residents, on average, residing 282 meters away from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 274 trips per day, translating to roughly 14 weekly trips per stop.

Mandurah - North's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Mandurah - North residents.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population, although it is higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 55% (~15,428 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is very high. Mental health issues and arthritis were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.9 and 7.7% of residents respectively. A total of 70.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.6% across Greater Perth. The area has 17.8% (4,979 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the 27.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges and require more attention than the broader population.

Mandurah - North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mandurah-North has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 10.0% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 32.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mandurah-North, accounting for 46.4% of the population. Hinduism is notably more prevalent here compared to Greater Perth, making up 1.2% versus 0.5%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (34.4%), Australian (25.9%), and Scottish (7.4%). Some ethnic groups have higher representations in Mandurah-North than regionally: Maori at 1.8% versus 1.2%, South African at 1.2% versus 0.8%, and Welsh at 0.8% versus 0.8%.

Mandurah - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Mandurah - North's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah - North has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.8%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.7% to 12.7%, while the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 12.8% to 11.8%. By 2041, Mandurah - North's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to grow by 67%, adding 1,200 residents to reach 2,996. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 65% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the populations of those aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to decline.