Mullaloo - Kallaroo

An assessment of population growth drivers in Mullaloo - Kallaroo reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mullaloo - Kallaroo's population is around 13,080 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,587 people (13.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,493 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,730 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 52 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,220 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mullaloo - Kallaroo's 13.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 68.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and interstate migration, 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). Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth of Australian statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to expand by 2,373 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 15.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Mullaloo - Kallaroo among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Mullaloo - Kallaroo has recorded around 43 residential properties granted approval each year, totalling 219 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 16 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 4.5 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $357,000—slightly above the regional average—suggesting a focus on quality developments. There have also been $441,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Perth, Mullaloo - Kallaroo shows moderately higher new home approvals (14.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. New building activity consists of 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 327 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth.

Population forecasts indicate Mullaloo - Kallaroo will gain 2,023 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Mullaloo - Kallaroo has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Ocean Reef Marina Residential Lots Stage 1, Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion, and Ocean Reef Marina Redevelopment, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Mullaloo - Kallaroo rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Mullaloo - Kallaroo has a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 1.6%, and 4.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,449 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is on par with Greater Perth's 71.9%. Based on Census responses, a low 12.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. On the other hand, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, with only 2.7% of Mullaloo - Kallaroo's workforce compared to 4.7% in Greater Perth. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while labour force increased by 4.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Mullaloo - Kallaroo. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mullaloo - Kallaroo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Mullaloo - Kallaroo SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $62,014 with the average level standing at $80,441. This is extremely high nationally and compares to levels of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $67,980 (median) and $88,179 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Mullaloo - Kallaroo, between the 69th and 83rd percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, the predominant cohort spans 26.8% of locals (3,505 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 32.0% in the same category. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 38.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Mullaloo - Kallaroo, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Mullaloo - Kallaroo was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 40.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (45.2%) or rented (14.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Perth metro average at $2,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $450, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Mullaloo - Kallaroo's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Mullaloo - Kallaroo features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 81.7% of all households, comprising 41.1% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.3%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Mullaloo - Kallaroo shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

University qualifications in Mullaloo - Kallaroo (31.1% of residents aged 15+) edge above the WA average (27.9%), suggesting competitive educational foundations. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (23.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in secondary education, 9.2% in primary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 74 active transport stops operating within Mullaloo - Kallaroo, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 4 individual routes, collectively providing 859 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 193 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 81%, with 12% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 12.3% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 122 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mullaloo - Kallaroo's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Mullaloo - Kallaroo, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (7,782 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.9% and 6.4% of residents, respectively, while 73.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,831 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Mullaloo - Kallaroo was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 8.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.5% born overseas. The main religion in Mullaloo - Kallaroo is Christianity, which makes up 52.3% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Mullaloo - Kallaroo are English, comprising 35.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 21.7% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of Mullaloo - Kallaroo (vs 0.7% regionally), South Australian at 1.7% (vs 1.0%) and New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 0.8%).

Mullaloo - Kallaroo's median age exceeds the national pattern

The 43-year median age in Mullaloo - Kallaroo is considerably higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 as well as substantially exceeding the 38-year national average. The age profile shows 75 - 84 year-olds are particularly prominent (8.3%), while the 25 - 34 group is comparatively smaller (8.1%) than in Greater Perth. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.2% to 8.3% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.6% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.9% to 12.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Mullaloo - Kallaroo's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding by 670 people (62%) from 1,086 to 1,757. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 64% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.