Mundaring

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mundaring's population is around 14,518 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,213 people (9.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,305 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,224 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 51 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 122 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Mundaring's 9.1% growth since the census positions it within 0.8 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 40.8% 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). Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to increase by 2,243 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 13.4% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Mundaring when compared nationally

Mundaring has experienced around 34 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with 174 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 22 so far in FY-26. With an average of 5 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition, leading to pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $351,000—slightly above the regional average—suggesting a focus on quality developments. There have also been $11.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

When measured against Greater Perth, Mundaring has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it places among the 36th percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing dwellings. This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. Further, recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated count of 470 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Mundaring will gain 1,949 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mundaring has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total, 1 single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include EastLink WA, City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades, METRONET, and METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

The exceptional employment performance in Mundaring places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Mundaring features a skilled workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.0%, and 2.9% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 8,134 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 2.1% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Based on Census responses, a low 10.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in mining, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 11.0% versus the regional average of 14.8%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while the labour force increased by 3.0%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3%, labour force growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Mundaring. 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 Mundaring's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Mundaring SA2 is very high nationally, with the median assessed at $60,529 while the average income stands at $78,813. This contrasts to Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,352 (median) and $86,395 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Mundaring cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 31.8% of the community (4,616 individuals), aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 70th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Mundaring, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 97.7% houses and 2.4% 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 Mundaring was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 39.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (51.2%) or rented (9.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Perth metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $380, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Mundaring's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 80.7% of all households, comprising 37.4% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.3%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Mundaring performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Educational qualifications in Mundaring trail regional benchmarks, with 21.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (30.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in secondary education, 9.3% in primary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 175 active transport stops operating within Mundaring, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 8 individual routes, collectively providing 351 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 602 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 5% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 2.1 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 10.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 50 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Mundaring'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 Mundaring, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~8,478 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.4% and 8.2% of residents, respectively, while 67.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 23.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,365 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Mundaring ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mundaring was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 75.7% of its population born in Australia, 90.2% being citizens, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Mundaring is Christianity, which makes up 41.4% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 1.0% of the population, compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Mundaring are English, comprising 35.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 27.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 21.2%, and Scottish, comprising 8.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.9% of Mundaring (vs 0.7% regionally), Dutch at 2.1% (vs 1.5%) and New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 0.8%).

Mundaring hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

With a median age of 44, Mundaring notably exceeds the Greater Perth figure of 37 and the national norm of 38. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 12.7% compared to Greater Perth, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.5%. Following the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.8% to 7.9% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 9.4% to 7.5% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 14.9% to 13.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Mundaring's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 61% (694 people), reaching 1,836 from 1,141. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 82% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.