Mundaring
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Mundaring's population was around 14,337 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,032 people, a growth rate of approximately 7.8%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 13,305 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,224 in June 2024 and an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of approximately 120 persons per square kilometer. Mundaring's growth rate positioned it within 1.1 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 40.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilised growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipated an above median growth for Australian statistical areas, with Mundaring expected to increase by 2,243 persons to reach a total of 16,578 by 2041, indicating a 14.9% increase over the 17-year period.

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

Mundaring has received approximately 34 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 174 homes. In FY26 so far, 13 approvals have been recorded. On average, five new residents per year are associated with every home built between FY21 and FY25. This demand outpaces supply, potentially influencing prices and buyer competition.

The average construction value of new homes is $351,000, slightly above the regional average. In FY26, commercial approvals have reached $11.7 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Mundaring has about two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 36th percentile nationally, suggesting constrained buyer choice and interest in existing properties. Recent development consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's low-density character and appealing to families seeking space.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 470 people. Future projections indicate Mundaring will add approximately 2,130 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Mundaring has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 5thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the region: EastLink WA. Key projects include City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades, METRONET, and METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program. The following details those most relevant to the area.

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Employment performance in Mundaring ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Mundaring has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.0% over the past year.

As of this date, 8,185 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.0% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Mundaring was somewhat below standard at 62.8%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area showed strong specialization in mining, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance had lower representation at 11.0% compared to the regional average of 14.8%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.0% while labour force grew by 4.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment and labour force grow by 3.7% and 3.8% respectively, with unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May 2025, projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mundaring's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

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 financial year ending June 2022 shows median income in Mundaring at $57,271 and average income at $74,787. This compares to Greater Perth's figures of median income $58,380 and average income $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated current incomes are approximately $65,403 (median) and $85,407 (average). Census data reveals Mundaring's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 31.8% of residents (4,559 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to metropolitan regions at 32.0%. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income. Residents rank in the 71st percentile for disposable income and Mundaring'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

In Mundaring, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.4% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Perth metro's 94.8% houses and 5.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mundaring stood at 39.5%, with mortgaged properties at 51.2% and rented dwellings at 9.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent in Mundaring was $380, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Mundaring's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 80.7% of all households, including 37.4% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.3%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, 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 show 21.4% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 30.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.6% in secondary, 9.3% in primary, and 3.5% in tertiary. Mundaring has a robust network of 10 schools educating approximately 2,836 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1026) and balanced educational opportunities. The area has 7 primary and 3 secondary schools serving distinct age groups, with school capacity exceeding residential needs (19.8 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 14.5), suggesting it serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Mundaring has 176 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These are served by 8 different routes that together offer 346 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents typically living 602 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 49 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly one trip per week for each individual stop.

Health outcomes in Mundaring are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Mundaring.

Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population, which is around 8,100 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.4 and 8.2% of residents respectively. A total of 67.4% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.2% across Greater Perth. There are 22.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,198 people), which is higher than the 21.2% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Mundaring had a lower than average cultural diversity, with 75.7% of its population born in Australia and 96.2% speaking English only at home as of the 2016 census. 90.2% were Australian citizens. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 41.4%.

Buddhism, however, had a higher representation than the Greater Perth average, comprising 1.0% compared to 1.0%. The top three ancestry groups in Mundaring were English at 35.9%, Australian at 27.8%, and Scottish at 8.8%. Notably, Welsh (0.9%), Dutch (2.1%), and New Zealand (1.1%) ethnicities had higher representations compared to the regional averages of 0.9%, 2.0%, and 0.9% respectively.

Mundaring hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Mundaring's median age is 44, exceeding Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 12.5% of Mundaring's population, higher than Greater Perth's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort represents 7.9%, lower than Greater Perth's figure. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.8% to 7.4%. The 25 to 34 cohort declined from 9.4% to 7.9%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 14.9% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Mundaring's age profile. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 72%, reaching 1,836 people from the current 1,066. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 84% of population growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.