Mandurah - South
Statistical Area - sa2

Mandurah - South lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of August 2025, Mandurah - South's population is approximately 13,166. This figure represents a growth of 1,843 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,323. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,612 in June 2024 and an additional 508 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,112 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 16.3% since the 2021 census surpassed both the national average (8.6%) and state figures, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration accounted for approximately 76.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 and to estimate growth post-2032, 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 trends indicate an above median growth for national areas, with Mandurah - South projected to increase by 2,233 persons to reach a total of approximately 15,407 by 2041, reflecting a 12.8% increase over the 17-year period.

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

Mandurah - South has received around 123 dwelling approvals annually. The ABS provides development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 615 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25 and 40 so far in FY-26. Each dwelling has averaged 2.4 new residents over the past five years, indicating strong demand which supports property values. New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $410,000.

This financial year has seen $134,000 in commercial development approvals, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah - South has 15.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 92nd percentile nationally. Development activity has increased recently, consisting of 99.0% detached dwellings and 1.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes.

There are approximately 71 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. By 2041, Mandurah - South is projected to add 1,679 residents. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Mandurah - South has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Ten infrastructure projects were identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication, Peel Health Campus Redevelopment, Mandurah Waterfront Redevelopment, and Nerimba Estate Halls Head. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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Mandurah - South has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Mandurah - South has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 8.6%.

As of June 2025, 4,903 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Mandurah - South lags at 44.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a notable concentration in mining, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical jobs have limited presence at 3.3%, compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 8.6% while labour force grew by 7.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, labour force grow by 3.8%, and unemployment increase slightly by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a national employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mandurah - South's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9%% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though these figures are illustrative extrapolations and do not account for localized population projections.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

Mandurah - South's median income among taxpayers was $45,032 and average income stood at $63,503 in the financial year 2022. This compares to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Mandurah - South would be approximately $50,260 (median) and $70,876 (average) as of March 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Mandurah - South fall between the 5th and 6th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 30.3% earning $400-$799 weekly, with 3,989 residents, differing from broader area patterns where $1,500-$2,999 dominates with 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Mandurah - South, with only 81.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 5th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure in Mandurah - South, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 85.3% houses and 14.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mandurah - South was 37.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (31.3%) or rented (30.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, below Perth metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Mandurah - South was $280, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Mandurah - South's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Mandurah - South features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.8% of all households, including 18.4% couples with children, 32.5% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.2%, with lone person households at 32.4% and group households comprising 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

Mandurah - South 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 11.6%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 8.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 30.1%.

A substantial 24.5% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 9.1% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 2.8% in tertiary education. Mandurah - South's three schools have a combined enrollment of 2,775 students, serving varied educational needs across Mandurah - South. The educational mix includes one primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs at 21.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.3, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Mandurah - South has 65 active public transport stops. These are served by 9 bus routes offering a total of 813 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 247 meters.

Service frequency across all routes is 116 trips per day, equating to about 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Mandurah - South is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Mandurah - South faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover is held by approximately 51% of the total population (~6,740 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 54.9%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.5%) and mental health issues (9.4%). Conversely, 57.6% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 63.6%. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 32.9%, higher than Greater Perth's 27.5%. Despite this, seniors' health outcomes are better than the general population in most metrics.

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

Mandurah-South's cultural diversity is above average, with 7.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.8% born overseas. Christianity dominates Mandurah-South at 50.8%, compared to Greater Perth's 47.2%. Top ancestry groups are English (35.4%), Australian (27.2%), and Scottish (7.4%).

Welsh is overrepresented at 0.8% in Mandurah-South, while Maori is at 0.9% (vs regional 1.2%) and South African at 0.7% (vs 0.8%).

Mandurah - South ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Mandurah South's median age is 51 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's median age of 37 years. This is also considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented in Mandurah South at 16.1%, while the 25-34 age cohort is under-represented at 8.3%. The 65-74 age cohort's representation is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and the present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 9.8% to 11.1%, while the 75 to 84 age cohort increased from 11.3% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has declined from 11.7% to 10.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that Mandurah South's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 811 people, increasing from 1,649 to 2,461, a growth of 49%. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 85% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts.