Mullaloo - Kallaroo
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Mullaloo-Kallaroo's population is approximately 12,754 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 1,261 people, a 11.0% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 11,493. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data: 12,730 in June 2024 and 51 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,165 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mullaloo-Kallaroo's growth rate exceeded both its SA3 area (8.9%) and the national average, indicating it is a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.8% of population gains recently, though all drivers were positive factors.

AreaSearch uses 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch employs ABS' latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends suggest above-median population growth for Australian statistical areas, with Mullaloo-Kallaroo projected to increase by 2,373 persons to 2041, an 18.4% total rise 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 approximately 43 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 219 homes. As of FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.5 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand outstripping supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $357,000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $441,000, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Mullaloo-Kallaroo shows moderately higher new home approvals, with 14.0% more per person over the five-year period. New building activity comprises 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban character focused on family homes.

The location has approximately 327 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth. Population forecasts project Mullaloo-Kallaroo to gain 2,349 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Mullaloo - Kallaroo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely to impact the area: Ocean Reef Marina Residential Lots Stage 1, Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Ocean Reef Marina Redevelopment, and Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion. The following details those most relevant.

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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. The unemployment rate was 1.5% as of June 2024 and the estimated employment growth over the past year was 4.1%.

As of June 2025, there were 7,388 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, at 2.7% compared to Greater Perth's 4.7%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.1% while labour force increased by 4.0%, keeping the unemployment rate stable. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific projections suggesting local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years for Mullaloo-Kallaroo.

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 latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Mullaloo - Kallaroo had a median income among taxpayers of $59,305 with the average level standing at $77,741. These figures are extremely high nationally compared to levels of $58,380 and $78,020 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Mullaloo - Kallaroo would be approximately $67,726 (median) and $88,780 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Mullaloo - Kallaroo rank highly nationally, between the 70th and 83rd percentiles. Income distribution shows that the predominant cohort spans 26.8% of locals (3,418 people) with weekly earnings in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to broader trends across metropolitan Perth at 32.0%. 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

Mullaloo-Kallaroo's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mullaloo-Kallaroo was at 40.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.2% and rented at 14.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Mullaloo-Kallaroo was $450, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Mullaloo-Kallaroo's median monthly mortgage repayment is significantly higher at $1,863 and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Mullaloo - Kallaroo features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 81.7% of all households, including 41.1% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for 18.3%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, aligning with the Greater Perth average.

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

Mullaloo-Kallaroo has 31.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, exceeding the Western Australian average of 27.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (23.4%).

Educational participation is 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. The area has four schools with a combined enrollment of 768 students, serving distinct age groups with three primary and one secondary school. However, local school capacity is limited at 6.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.7, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Mullaloo-Kallaroo has 77 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by four different routes that together facilitate 855 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 194 meters to the nearest stop.

The services run frequently, with an average of 122 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mullaloo - Kallaroo's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance throughout Mullaloo-Kallaroo, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (7,499 people). The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.9 and 6.4% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 73.6%, reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.5% across Greater Perth. As of 2021, 21.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,675 people). Health outcomes among seniors in the area are particularly strong, outperforming those of the general population in health metrics.

Mullaloo - Kallaroo 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

Mullaloo-Kallaroo was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 8.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Mullaloo-Kallaroo, comprising 52.3% of people. Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups are English (35.1%), Australian (21.7%), and Irish (9.0%). Notably, Welsh (1.3%) and South African (1.7%) are slightly overrepresented, while New Zealand (1.1%) is nearly equal to the regional average (0.9%).

Mullaloo - Kallaroo hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Mullaloo - Kallaroo is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and also exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years are particularly prominent, making up 11.2% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years make up only 8.4%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of those aged 75 to 84 has grown from 5.2% to 7.5%, while the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has declined from 13.9% to 12.5%. Looking ahead to the year 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Mullaloo - Kallaroo's age structure. The number of people aged 75 to 84 is projected to rise substantially by 799 people (an increase of 83%) from 957 to 1,757. Notably, the combined population of those aged 65 and above will account for 62% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the populations of those aged 0 to 4 years and 5 to 14 years are expected to decline.