Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee
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Population growth drivers in Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee's population is around 24,094 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 3,330 people (16.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,764 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,802 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 667 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,900 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee's 16.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.6%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, an above median population growth of Australian statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to expand by 3,805 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 14.6% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee averaged approximately 265 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics generates development approval data on a financial year basis, indicating 1,328 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with 28 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Each dwelling has supported an average of 2.4 new residents annually over the past five financial years. The average construction cost value of new homes is $572,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments.

This financial year has seen $9.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee maintains similar development levels per capita, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. This activity is notably above the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the region. New building activity comprises 85.0% detached dwellings and 15.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With around 78 people per approval, Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee is considered a developing area. Population forecasts project an increase of 3,513 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, presenting favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 44 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Claytons Mindarie Beachfront, Mindarie Marina Redevelopment, Catalina Estate - Master Planned Community, and Mindarie Regional Centre Stage 2. The following details projects of highest relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee has a skilled workforce with 14,577 residents employed as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year.

This rate is 1.5% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 71.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has a notable concentration with levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 3.1% compared to the regional average of 4.7%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.2% while labour force increased by 4.0%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 3.7% and a slight rise in unemployment. 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 of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections based on Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee's industry mix suggest a growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee had a median taxpayer income of $55,661 and an average of $70,670. This is above the national average. Greater Perth's median was $58,380 with an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, estimates for March 2025 would be approximately $62,123 (median) and $78,875 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee rank between the 71st and 85th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 32.4% of locals (7,806 people) earning $1,500 - $2,999, similar to the surrounding region at 32.0%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 36.4% of households, indicating strong consumer spending. Housing accounts for 15.1% of income, with residents ranking in the 85th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee, as per the latest Census, 93.5% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 6.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is slightly higher than Perth metro's house percentage of 92.2%. Home ownership in the area stood at 25.5%, compared to mortgaged dwellings at 55.4% and rented ones at 19.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, exceeding the Perth metro average of $1,898. The median weekly rent figure in the area was $400, higher than Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 84.0% of all households, including 43.5% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.0%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 1.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

The educational profile of Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee trail regional benchmarks. 21.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (28.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in secondary education, 9.8% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education. There are 7 schools operating within Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee, educating approximately 4,719 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1038) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 4 primary, 1 secondary, and 2 K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (19.6 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 15.6), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee area has 105 active public transport stops. These are served by buses along nine different routes, offering a total of 2,082 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 214 meters, indicating good transport accessibility.

On average, there are 297 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee.

Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population, which is about 13,251 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 7.1 and 6.8% of residents respectively. A total of 73.7% of residents declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. The area has 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over, which is about 3,462 people. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee 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

Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher proportion of residents speaking languages other than English at home, with 10.4%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Born overseas population was also higher at 49.9% versus the Greater Perth average of 35.7%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 49.4% of residents.

Judaism, though small in overall numbers, showed a slight overrepresentation with 0.1%, equal to the regional figure. In terms of ancestry, English (38.4%) and Australian (18.1%) were the top two groups, both higher than the Greater Perth averages of 30.2% and 9.6% respectively. Scottish ancestry was also notable at 8.4%. Other ethnic groups with significant representation included South African (3.4%), Welsh (1.4%), and Dutch (1.7%).

Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee is 40, slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 55-64 age group is notably over-represented at 15.6%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 55-64 age group grew from 14.2% to 15.6%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.7% to 4.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 17.8% to 15.1%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 13.4% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Mindarie-Quinns Rocks-Jindalee's age profile. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow by 1,186 people (61%), from 1,939 to 3,126. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.