Mandurah - North

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

Mandurah - North's population is approximately 28,464 as of November 2025. This figure represents a 33.9% increase from the 21,261 people counted in the 2021 Census. The population estimate for June 2024 was 25,334, with an additional 2,262 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density of 894 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mandurah - North's growth rate exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages since the 2021 census. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 66.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population projections indicate an above median growth rate, with Mandurah - North expected to grow by 6,195 persons to reach a total of approximately 34,659 people by 2041, reflecting a gain of 10.8% over the 17-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 received approximately 487 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 2,437 homes from FY-16 to FY-20. As of FY-26374 approvals have been recorded. On average, two 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. The average construction value of new properties is $281,000.

In this financial year, Mandurah - North has seen $95.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah - North exhibits 79.0% higher development activity per capita, offering greater choice for buyers and indicating strong developer confidence in the location. Ninety-nine percent of new building activity comprises standalone homes, with only 1.0% being medium or high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 44 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mandurah - North is forecasted to gain 3,065 residents by 2041.

Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mandurah - North has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could affect the region. Notable projects include Lakelands Estate, Meadow Springs Residential Development, and Black Swan Lake Estate (Ocean Hill, Lakelands). The following list details those likely to have the most relevance.

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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 representation across white and blue collar jobs. Its manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented.

The unemployment rate in the area was 1.9% as of September 2025. This is lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.0%. As of September 2025, there were 13,099 residents in work and workforce participation was 62.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and mining. Mining has a particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.0% of Mandurah - North's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 10.0% while labour force also increased by 10.0%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6% compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Mandurah - North's employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

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 2022 shows that Mandurah - North SA2 has higher income than the national average. The median income is $52,577 and the average income is $70,843. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $60,043 (median) and $80,903 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data ranks Mandurah - North's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 43rd and 56th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 33.0% of locals (9,393 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the broader area where 32.0% fall into 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

The dwelling structure in Mandurah - North, 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 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mandurah - North stood at 25.4%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (52.5%) or rented (22.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,837, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Mandurah - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 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 comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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's university qualification rate is 17.0%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. 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 such qualifications - advanced diplomas comprise 11.4% and certificates make up 32.8%.

Educational participation is notably 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 moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Mandurah - North has 130 active public transport stops. These are served by nine routes offering a total of 1,922 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 282 meters.

Daily service frequency averages 274 trips across all routes, translating to about 14 weekly trips per individual 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 for Mandurah - North shows relatively positive health outcomes.

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 55% (~15,655 people) of the total population has private health cover. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.9 and 7.7% of residents respectively. About 70.4% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.6% across Greater Perth. As of June 20XX, 17.8% (5,052 people) of Mandurah - North's population is aged 65 and over, lower than the 27.5% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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% speaking a language other than English at home and 32.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 46.4%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 1.2%, compared to 0.5% in Greater Perth.

The top ancestry groups were English (34.4%), Australian (25.9%), and Scottish (7.4%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences: Maori at 1.8% (vs regional 1.2%), South African at 1.2% (vs 0.8%), and Welsh at 0.8% (vs 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 years, which is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. 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 15-24 has increased from 11.7% to 12.7%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 12.8% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Mandurah - North's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 64%, adding 1,174 residents to reach a total of 2,996. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 67% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.