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

Mandurah - South's population was approximately 13,219 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,896 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,323. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 12,612 in June 2024 and an additional 532 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,117 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mandurah - South's growth of 16.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 76.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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). Future population trends project an above median growth for national areas. Mandurah - South is expected to increase by 2,233 persons to reach a total of 15,452 by 2041, reflecting a 12.3% 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 seen approximately 123 dwellings receiving development approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 615 homes. In FY-26 so far, 83 approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.4 new residents per dwelling were added annually between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes was $319,000 during this period.

This financial year has also seen $134,000 in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah - South has 15.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 92nd percentile of areas assessed nationally. However, development activity has increased recently.

Ninety-nine percent of new building activity consists of detached houses, with only 1.0% being townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban identity and attracting buyers seeking space. With around 71 people per dwelling approval, Mandurah - South exhibits characteristics of a growth area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by 1,626 residents. Current construction levels suggest that housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 such projects that could potentially impact the area. Notable among these are Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication (scheduled for completion on 30/6/2024), another Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication project (anticipated to finish by 31/7/2025), Dudley Park Transit Precinct Structure Plan (proposed, with no specific completion date provided), and Lakeside Quarter. The following list details those projects considered most relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Mandurah - South remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Mandurah South has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notably in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 8.6%. As of June 2025, 4,903 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 3.9%. Workforce participation in Mandurah South is lower at 44.3% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Major industries for residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Mining shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 3.3%, compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 8.6% while labour force grew by 7.2%, reducing unemployment by 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7%, with a slight increase in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mandurah South's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Mandurah - South had a median taxpayer income of $45,032 and an average income of $63,503 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Perth having a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $51,427 and the average income will be around $72,520, based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Mandurah - South fall between the 5th and 6th percentiles nationally. The income band of $400 - 799 captures 30.3% of the community (4,005 individuals), differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 band dominates with 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 5th percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure in Mandurah - South, as per the latest Census, was 85.3% houses and 14.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Perth metro had 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mandurah - South was higher at 37.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.3% and rented ones at 30.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, lower than 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 lower at $1,500 vs Australia's average of $1,863, and 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 comprise the remaining 35.2%, with lone person households at 32.4% and group households making up 2.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, 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's university qualification rate is 11.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (30.1%).

A total of 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. The area has varied educational conditions, with one primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (21.1 places per 100 residents vs 15.3 regionally), 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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 9 different routes that together facilitate 813 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 247 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 116 daily trips, which translates to approximately 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 age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~6,768 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%), with 57.6% reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 63.6%. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 32.9%, totaling 4,350 people, which is higher than Greater Perth's 27.5%. Health outcomes among seniors show some challenges but perform better than the general population in health 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 has a cultural diversity level above average, with 7.1% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 27.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mandurah-South, accounting for 50.8% of residents, compared to 47.2% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups in Mandurah-South are English (35.4%), Australian (27.2%), and Scottish (7.4%).

Notably, Welsh (0.8%) is overrepresented in Mandurah-South compared to the regional average of 0.8%, while Maori (0.9% vs 1.2%) and South African (0.7% vs 0.8%) groups show slight underrepresentation.

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

Mandurah South has a median age of 51 years, which is notably higher than Greater Perth's median age of 37 years and also older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah South has a significantly higher proportion of people aged 65-74 (16.1% locally vs. an average of 9.4% nationally), while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 8.3%. Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 9.8% to 11.1%, while the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 11.3% to 12.5%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 11.7% to 10.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Mandurah South's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to increase by 804 people (a 49% rise) from 1,656 to 2,461. Notably, the combined population aged 65 and above is expected to account for 85% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 years.