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

As of November 2025, Mullaloo - Kallaroo's population is approximately 12,754. This figure represents an increase of 1,261 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,493. The growth was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 12,730 as of June 2024 and an additional 51 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of approximately 2,165 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mullaloo - Kallaroo's growth rate of 11.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (8.9%) and the national average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, 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). Based on demographic trends and the latest annual ERP population numbers, Mullaloo - Kallaroo is projected to expand by 2,373 persons to reach a total of approximately 15,127 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.4% over the 17-year period.

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 each year over the past five financial years, totalling 219 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been granted. On average, 4.5 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand exceeds supply. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $357,000.

Commercial development has been minimal this financial year, with approvals totalling $441,000. Compared to Greater Perth, Mullaloo-Kallaroo shows moderately higher new home approvals, preserving buyer options while sustaining demand. New building activity comprises 87% detached houses and 13% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban character focused on family homes.

The location has approximately 327 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. Population forecasts indicate Mullaloo-Kallaroo will gain 2,349 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Mullaloo - Kallaroo has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects expected to influence this region. Notable projects are 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. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the past year.

There were 7,381 residents in work at this time, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. 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 of 1.4 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, with only 2.7% of Mullaloo - Kallaroo's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 4.7%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.7% while labour force increased by 3.6%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Mullaloo - Kallaroo's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its local employment mix.

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 ATO data released on 30 June 2022 for financial year 2022, Mullaloo - Kallaroo SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $59,305 and an average level of $77,741. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the median national income of $58,380 and average national income of $78,020 across Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $67,726 (median) and $88,780 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Mullaloo - Kallaroo rank highly nationally, between the 69th and 83rd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 26.8% of locals (3,418 people) fall into the $1,500-$2,999 weekly income bracket, similar to broader metropolitan trends at 32.0%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 38.1% earning over $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 86.8% of their 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

The dwelling structure in Mullaloo - Kallaroo, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. In comparison, Perth metro had 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mullaloo - Kallaroo stood at 40.7%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (45.2%) or rented (14.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,300, exceeding Perth metro's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure for Mullaloo - Kallaroo was recorded at $450, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Mullaloo - Kallaroo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were 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 comprise the remaining 18.3%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns 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 residents aged 15+ with university qualifications (31.1%) exceed 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 held by 36.6% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 23.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% currently enrolled in formal education: secondary education (9.6%), primary education (9.2%), and tertiary education (5.2%).

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 service frequency is 122 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 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 shows strong performance throughout Mullaloo-Kallaroo with 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 common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.9 and 6.4% of residents respectively, while 73.6% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.5% across Greater Perth. As of 2021, the area has 21.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,675 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 8.4% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 39.5% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Mullaloo-Kallaroo, comprising 52.3%. Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups were English (35.1%), Australian (21.7%), and Irish (9.0%). Welsh (1.3%) was notably overrepresented in Mullaloo-Kallaroo versus regionally (1.1%). South African (1.7%) and New Zealand (1.1%) also showed notable divergences compared to regional percentages of 1.8% and 0.9%, respectively.

Mullaloo - Kallaroo's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Mullaloo - Kallaroo is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 65-74 years make up 11.2% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years constitute 8.4%. From 2021 to present, the percentage of the population aged 75-84 years has increased from 5.2% to 7.5%, while the percentage of those aged 55-64 years has decreased from 13.9% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mullaloo - Kallaroo's age structure. The number of individuals aged 75-84 years is projected to increase by 799 people (an 83% rise) from 957 to 1,757. Notably, the combined population of all age groups above 65 years is expected to account for 62% of total population growth. Conversely, the populations aged 0-4 and 5-14 years are projected to decline.