Mandurah - North

Mandurah - North 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 - North's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 28,432. This figure represents an increase of 7,171 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,261. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 26,873 in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 893 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mandurah - North's growth of 33.7% since the 2021 census exceeds both national (9.3%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 69.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

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, AreaSearch uses ABS' latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate growth post-2032. Looking ahead, Mandurah - North is projected to have above median population growth for national statistical areas, with an expected increase of 5,666 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 14.4% over the 16-year period.

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 approved around 487 dwellings annually over the past five financial years, totalling 2,437 homes from FY-18 to FY-22. As of FY-26667 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2 new residents arrive per year for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $281,000.

In the current financial year, there have been $95.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah - North shows 77.0% higher development activity per capita. This is significantly higher than national levels, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity comprises 99.0% standalone homes and 1.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature while attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 44 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mandurah - North is forecasted to gain 4,107 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mandurah - North has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Mandurah - North rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Mandurah North has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented. The unemployment rate in December 2025 was 2.1%, which is below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.2%. As of December 2025, 13,269 residents are employed. Workforce participation in Mandurah North lags behind Greater Perth at 63.0% compared to 69.7%. Only 7.3% of residents work from home.

Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and mining. Mining has particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 10.2% while the labour force grew by 10.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Mandurah North's employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Mandurah - North SA2 has a median income of $55,269 and an average income of $73,745. This is higher than the national averages of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) for Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest median income would be approximately $61,310 and average income around $81,805 as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 income data, Mandurah - North's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 43rd and 56th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 33.0% of locals (9,382 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 category, reflecting a pattern seen in the broader area where 32.0% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 57th percentile. 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 (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mandurah - North stood at 25.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.5% and rented ones at 22.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,837, lower than Perth metro's $1,907. The median weekly rent was $350, equal to Perth metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Mandurah - North's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 20.6%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households making up 2.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 17.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 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 - advanced diplomas account for 11.4% and certificates for 32.8%. Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.2% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mandurah - North has 128 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 10 routes, collectively providing 1,992 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good transport accessibility, typically living 282 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with cars being the dominant mode at 85%, while 6% use trains. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 7.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 284 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 15 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

Mandurah - North residents have relatively positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population, but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 56% (~15,950 people) of Mandurah - North residents have private health cover, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 7.9% and 7.7% of residents respectively. Around 70.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population in Mandurah - North demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over (5,026 people), higher than the 16.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than those of the broader population.

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

Mandurah-North had 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 was the predominant religion in Mandurah-North, accounting for 46.4%. Hinduism, however, was more prevalent here at 1.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 2.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (34.4%), Australian (25.9%), and Scottish (7.4%). Notably, Maori (1.8%) South Australian (1.2%) and Welsh (0.8%) populations were higher than regional averages.

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, which is slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah - North has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (14.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.7% to 13.4%, while those aged 75-84 increased from 5.4% to 6.4%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 15.5% to 14.1%, and the 0-4 group has dropped from 7.2% to 6.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Mandurah - North's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 64%, adding 1,159 residents to reach 2,982. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 59% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.