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Mukinbudin has an estimated 3,091 residents, up from 3,005 at the 2021 Census — a change of 86 people, or 2.9%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch estimates the population of Mukinbudin at approximately 3,091 as of Aug 2026, representing an expansion of 86 people (2.9%) compared to the 3,005 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This calculation incorporates an estimated resident population figure of 3,086 published by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 65 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a density of 0.10 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers considerable space per resident. The primary catalyst for demographic expansion has been overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 76.3% of total population additions in recent periods.
Projections for each SA2 region are drawn from ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, supplemented post-2032 and across uncovered SA2 areas by age cohort growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Demographic trajectories indicate the locality will experience population growth slightly under the national regional median, adding 175 persons to 2041 according to recent annual ERP population statistics, which equates to an overall rise of 5.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
24 new dwellings have been approved in Mukinbudin over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Mukinbudin have averaged approximately 4 dwellings per year, totaling 24 homes over the 5 financial years spanning FY-22 to FY-26. Amid recent population contraction, this addition of new housing has maintained balance with demand and afforded purchasers ample selection, with new residential builds carrying an average construction cost of $403,000. Additionally, commercial approvals registered during this financial year reached $2.9 million, highlighting the district's largely residential focus. Construction activity in Mukinbudin is subdued compared to Rest of WA, tracking 75.0% below the regional per capita benchmark.
Such limited new construction generally supports demand and values across established housing stock, while also trailing national figures due to market maturity and potential development constraints. Recent residential activity has consisted exclusively of detached dwellings, preserving the community's traditional low-density setting and emphasizing family properties that attract buyers seeking space. This tranquil building environment is demonstrated by an estimated ratio of 1764 people per dwelling approval. Longer-term demographic estimates indicate that Mukinbudin is set to gain 170 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If the current pace of dwelling approvals continues, residential construction may not keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and driving upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mukinbudin
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Mukinbudin, worth an estimated $250 million. A further 36 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.97 billion. 10 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic initiatives, major development works, and infrastructure upgrades play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant projects expected to influence the district, highlighted by the Great Eastern Highway Upgrades, Walgoolan to Southern Cross, Moon Village, King Rocks Wind Farm, and Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements.
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Great Eastern Highway Upgrades, Walgoolan to Southern Cross
Staged upgrades of Great Eastern Highway between Walgoolan and Southern Cross form part of the wider Coates Gully and Walgoolan to Coolgardie program, delivering bridge replacements, road widening and sealing, new overtaking lanes, townsite improvements and safety upgrades to improve freight efficiency and reliability on the key Perth to Kalgoorlie corridor.
Moon Village
A sustainable human habitat on the Moon, featuring workspaces, living quarters, and support systems.
King Rocks Wind Farm
A 105 megawatt wind farm with 17 turbines, expected to power up to 70,000 homes. The project is a key part of Western Australia's energy transition and is located on predominantly cleared, freehold agricultural land with a strong wind resource. The project includes construction of associated infrastructure such as roads, transmission lines, and substation facilities.
Kondinin Wind and Solar Project
The Kondinin Wind and Solar Project is a major hybrid renewable energy development by Shell Energy and Foresight Group, located 5km north-east of Kondinin, WA. Delivered in two stages, the fully approved project will feature up to 46 wind turbines (230 MW), around 60 MW of solar power, and a battery energy storage system. Stage 1 (121 MW wind) is anticipated to begin construction in 2026, generating ~500 GWh/year and avoiding 360,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.The project has a secured Power Purchase Agreement with Synergy.
King Rocks Wind Farm Workers Accommodation
A temporary accommodation facility to house up to 189 workers during the construction phase of the King Rocks Wind Farm. The facility is being built and operated by Perth-based BBB Remote Site Services.
Hyden Townsite Expansion Plan
Local Planning Policy No. 1 provides a framework for the future subdivision and development of the Hyden townsite, ensuring that growth is managed in a coordinated and sustainable manner. The plan addresses land use, infrastructure, and environmental considerations.
Wave Rock Improvement Plan
A plan by the Shire of Kondinin to deliver improvements to the Wave Rock tourist facility over a three-year period (2022-2025). The plan includes removing dead vegetation, cleaning BBQs, installing solar lighting, information signs, and new plants.
Hyden Recreation Centre Extension
Long-running project to upgrade the Hyden Recreation Centre, following on from Stage 1 works completed in 2016. The scope centers on new womens and away team change rooms, additional storage, and a gymnasium. Following a June 2023 public meeting, the Shire of Kondinin resolved to obtain costings for two options: Option A, extending the existing pavilion with new change rooms, storage and a gym for an estimated 4 million AUD, or Option B, a full new-build facility estimated at 11 million AUD.Both options were included in the Shire's Long Term Financial Plan for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years, with Growing Regions Funding identified as a potential funding source able to cover up to 70 percent of costs. As of mid-2025 the project remained in the planning and funding stage, with Shire information reports referencing only routine maintenance at the existing centre and no construction start date confirmed.
1,774 residents of Mukinbudin are employed, from a labour force of 1,837. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 70.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Mukinbudin features a balanced mix of blue-collar and white-collar roles, underpinned by substantial representation across industrial and manufacturing fields, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.4%. There were 1,774 residents employed as of March 2026, aligning closely with the 3.5% jobless rate seen across Regional WA, while the labour force participation rate stood at 70.2% compared to 65.4% in Regional WA. Census findings showed that 15.4% of workers conducted their duties from home, though this figure reflects Covid-19 lockdown circumstances. The primary employment sectors for resident workers are agriculture, forestry & fishing, mining, and public administration & safety.
Mukinbudin displays an exceptional concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where its workforce share is 3.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents only 6.2% of local jobs relative to 11.9% across the wider region. Census figures show a ratio of 0.7 workers per resident, pointing to local job availability that exceeds typical benchmarks. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures during the 12 months to March 2026, local employment fell by 7.2% and the labour force contracted by 5.3%, resulting in a 1.9 percentage points increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional WA recorded an employment decline of 0.1%, a 0.3% rise in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future labour demand can be evaluated using national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26, which project economy-wide employment increases of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Aligning these sector-specific projections against Mukinbudin's industry structure suggests local employment would rise by 4.2% over five years and 10.1% over ten years, based on an illustrative weighting extrapolation that excludes localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mukinbudin is $1,286 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $853 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,909 a year against an average of $75,592. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records published at postcode level by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers within the Mukinbudin SA2 recorded a median income of $60,909 alongside an average income of $75,592, which ranks very high nationally and exceeds the Regional WA median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $67,566 for median earnings and $83,854 for average earnings as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 data, household income sits at the 19th percentile, whereas personal earnings reach the 59th percentile.
A total of 880 individuals, or 28.5% of the local population, fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket, closely mirroring the 31.1% recorded regionally. Residents retain 94.9% of income after housing outlays, though disposable income remains below average at the 33rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mukinbudin had 1,092 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 18% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $133 a week and the median mortgage repayment $719 a month. Rent absorbs 10.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 12.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing landscape in Mukinbudin is comprised of 95.9% houses and 4.0% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Outright ownership stands well above regional benchmarks at 55.3%, while 18.3% of properties are mortgaged and 26.4% are rented. Housing costs remain modest, with a median monthly mortgage repayment of $719 and a median weekly rent of $133, compared to $1,560 and $265 in Regional WA. Mukinbudin also compares favorably on a national scale, sitting substantially below the Australian median mortgage payment of $1,863 and median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mukinbudin counted 1,092 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 61.5% of all local households, divided between couples without children (33.7%), couples with children (21.0%), and single parent families (6.3%). Non-family arrangements make up the remaining 38.5%, with lone person households representing 36.7% and group households comprising 1.7%. The typical household size in the area is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the 2.5 persons recorded across Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.6% of adults in Mukinbudin hold a university qualification, including 10.1% with a bachelor degree and 0.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 286 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 919 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary qualification levels present an area for potential growth, as 12.6% of residents hold a university degree compared with the 30.4% national benchmark. Within higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 10.1%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.6% and postgraduate qualifications at 0.9%. Vocational education is strongly represented among residents aged 15+, with 38.7% possessing technical qualifications, consisting of 30.2% holding certificates and 8.5% holding advanced diplomas. A significant 26.7% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. This cohort comprises 13.1% attending primary school, 6.6% enrolled in secondary school, and 2.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Mukinbudin means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport facilities in Mukinbudin encompass 10 operational stops accommodating bus services. These locations are connected by 1 transit routes that combine to deliver 9 weekly passenger trips. Public transit access is constrained, with dwellings situated an average of 37736 meters from the closest stop. Private vehicle travel serves as the primary commute option for 70% of outward-bound workers, with 15% walking and 7% utilizing buses. Vehicle ownership sits above the regional norm at an average of 1.8 per dwelling, while 15.4% of residents performed their jobs from home at the 2021 Census under prevailing COVID-19 conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 1 trips per day across the network, which translates to no weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.4% of residents in Mukinbudin report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Residents of Mukinbudin demonstrate favorable health outcomes, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health metrics tracking closely with national figures. Incidence rates for common ailments remain modest across both older and younger age groups, while private health insurance uptake is notably high, covering approximately 57% of the population (~1,749 people). Asthma and arthritis constitute the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 7.9% and 9.1% of the population respectively, while 66.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age residents experience higher than average rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 22.8% of the local population (705 people), exceeding the 19.1% share in Regional WA, with older residents maintaining above-average health standards that align broadly with national figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mukinbudin is largely Australian-born, at 84.2% of residents, with 5.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) and Australian (31.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mukinbudin demonstrates lower levels of cultural diversity than broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 79.8% of residents, 84.2% born in Australia, and 95.0% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 53.8% of the community compared to 44.6% in Regional WA. English (33.5%), Australian (31.3%), and Scottish (8.0%) form the three leading ancestries identified by residents based on parental country of birth. Several other backgrounds show distinctive local representation, including New Zealand ancestry at 0.9% (vs 0.9% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.6%), and South Australian at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mukinbudin is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 18.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Mukinbudin reflects an established, older demographic profile. As at August 2026, mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 make up 31.0% of the community compared to 25.2% in Regional WA, whereas children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 21.4% against 29.1% regionally. The estimated median age is 47, matching the 2021 Census result, which was 7 years above Regional WA's median of 40 and higher than the national median of 38 at that Census. The most noticeable shift since the Census has occurred among the 45 - 64 age bracket, which decreased from 34.0% to an estimated 31.0%.
Looking toward 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to see the largest increase, expanding by 119 residents (16%) to 885, while the youth cohort is projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mukinbudin
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Nov 2025 10 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Nov 2025. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 65 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,005 at the 2021 Census → 3,091 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (509021242). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.