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Mundaring has an estimated 14,530 residents, up from 13,305 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,225 people, or 9.2%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 43.5% of that increase. That puts 122 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, Mundaring has an estimated population of approximately 14,530 according to research by AreaSearch. Compared to the 13,305 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 1,225 people, or a 9.2% rise. This expansion is calculated by combining the ABS estimated resident population figure of 14,517 as of June 2025 with 83 validated new addresses identified post-Census. With a density of 122 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space alongside opportunities for future expansion. The local post-Census expansion rate of 9.2% sits just 0.3 percentage points below the 9.5% nationwide benchmark, underlining healthy demographic momentum.
Growth has been powered chiefly by interstate migration, which accounted for around 43.5% of recent net population additions, while natural increase and overseas arrivals also made positive contributions. Projections for the SA2 utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia modelling released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For periods beyond 2032 or areas not captured in that release, AreaSearch applies age-cohort growth projections from the ABS Greater Capital Region series (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 benchmarks). Looking forward, population growth across the SA2 is forecast to outpace the national median. Based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, the district is expected to add 2,095 residents by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 14.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
174 new dwellings have been approved in Mundaring over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Mundaring have averaged approximately 34 dwellings annually, totaling 174 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Between FY-22 and FY-26, the area added an average of 5.8 new residents per home constructed over the past 5 financial years, signaling that new housing creation is trailing population additions, a dynamic that typically increases buyer rivalry and applies upward pressure on prices. Newly approved residences carry an average estimated construction cost of $553,000, slightly higher than the regional benchmark and pointing toward premium builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $11.7 million during this financial year, reflecting steady non-residential investment.
Per capita residential building approvals in Mundaring are roughly half the level observed across Greater Perth, placing the district in the 47th percentile nationwide. This constrained supply pipeline limits property selection for purchasers and bolsters demand for existing stock, even as recent periods have seen a modest pickup in building activity. Approvals sit beneath national averages, reflecting an established urban footprint alongside potential planning constraints. Furthermore, recent residential activity has comprised entirely single-family houses, maintaining the neighborhood's low-density profile and appealing to purchasers seeking larger blocks. The local ratio of 332 people per residential approval emphasizes the subdued, quiet pace of development. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the population of Mundaring is projected to expand by 2,082 residents leading up to 2041. If development maintains its current velocity, additions to housing stock may fall short of demographic growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and reinforce upward price trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mundaring
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 49 current infrastructure and development projects close to Mundaring, worth an estimated $6.68 billion. 12 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social outcomes are strongly driven by civil works, planning frameworks, and major capital infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified 1 key initiative expected to influence the district. Crucial developments in the surrounding geography include EastLink WA, City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades, METRONET, and the METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program, with major projects outlined below.
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EastLink WA
EastLink WA is a long-term corridor project that will provide a safer and more efficient route between Perth and Northam. Planning and development for the full corridor has been completed, including the Ultimate Design Concept and land protection requirements. Construction is underway on associated Reid Highway interchanges at Altone Road and Daviot Road/Drumpellier Drive, with a further Henley Brook Avenue interchange funded. The broader EastLink WA mainline remains unfunded and is awaiting future business case and government investment decisions.
Swan View Rise
Swan View Rise is a DevelopmentWA residential subdivision planned to deliver around 150 new house-and-land lots in the established suburb of Swan View, just off Talbot Road. The project will provide new housing options close to local schools, Swan View Shopping Centre, public transport and the walking trails of John Forrest National Park, supporting growth within the City of Swan's Swan View local area.
The Vines Swan View
The Vines Swan View is a boutique house and land estate by LWP Property Group, delivering about 120 residential lots on an elevated site off Marlborough Road in Swan View with views across the Swan Valley and Perth Hills. Civil works and home construction are underway, with lots being released and built out progressively through to around 2026.
Gidgegannup Town Site
A proposed master-planned townsite with approximately 1,500 lots. The project aims to create a sustainable land development with services including roads, water, sewer, telecommunications, and power. The land is currently for sale and seeking a developer.
Gidgegannup Showgrounds Upgrade
Upgrades to the Gidgegannup Showgrounds including the hall, Burgo's bar, paving, car park, toilets, and arena. The project also includes a new sports pavilion, an advanced skate park, and remodelled BMX jumps.
Gidgegannup Play Space Public Art
The Gidgegannup Showgrounds is a significant community asset. The Showgrounds playspace will be renewed by 2024. This project is for the public art component of the renewal.
Altrove Swan View
Altrove Swan View is a completed master planned residential estate by Satterley in the Perth Hills, delivering around 400 house and land lots with local parks, walking trails and convenient access to the Swan View town centre and nearby services.
Bushmead Residential Estate
A masterplanned residential estate of 794 lots set amongst 185 hectares of retained native bushland on the former Bushmead Rifle Range site, 16km from Perth CBD. Developed by Cedar Woods Properties, the estate holds 6-Leaf EnviroDevelopment Accreditation and features 6km of walking trails, multiple parks, display villages, and house and land packages including townhomes. North and South precincts are both active, with lots continuing to sell into 2025-2026.
8,250 residents of Mundaring are employed, from a labour force of 8,419. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 69.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 12,050, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Mundaring possesses an experienced workforce featuring significant participation in industrial and manufacturing operations, a minimal jobless rate of 2.0%, and annual employment expansion estimated at 3.9%. As of March 2026, 8,250 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 2.2% below the Greater Perth mark of 4.2%. Participation matches the wider capital city at 69.9%. Census records indicate that only 10.6% of workers operated from home, though conditions during Covid-19 restrictions should be considered. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, alongside education & training.
The community shows an outsized orientation toward mining, where local representation is 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance engages 11.0% of the local workforce, trailing the 14.8% regional proportion. Given the ratio of Census local workers to resident workers, the predominantly suburban area provides relatively few employment opportunities within its own boundaries. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 3.9% while the labor pool grew by 4.0%, causing a 0.1 percentage point increase in the jobless rate. Across Greater Perth over the equivalent timeframe, employment rose by 2.0%, the labor supply increased by 2.5%, and unemployment climbed 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking employment estimates published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce trends in Mundaring. When national industry projections—predicting 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years—are aligned with the specific industry distribution of Mundaring, local workforce demand is projected to increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this weighting exercise is purely illustrative and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mundaring is $2,013 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $820 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,529 a year against an average of $78,813. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO tax statistics at the postcode scale for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the Mundaring SA2 exceed national standards, recording a median of $60,529 and an average of $78,813. These metrics sit close to the Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 reach approximately $67,145 for the median and $87,427 for the average. Across household, family, and personal categories in the Census, local incomes sit around the 59th percentile nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, 31.8% of individuals (4,620 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, closely matching the 32.0% share across the surrounding region. Shelter costs consume 13.5% of income, while solid remuneration places residents in the 70th percentile for discretionary earnings, alongside a SEIFA income score in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mundaring had 4,675 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing stock recorded at the most recent Census consisted of 97.7% detached houses and 2.4% alternative dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative types throughout metropolitan Perth. Outright property ownership reached 39.5%, markedly higher than the metropolitan rate, while 51.2% of homes were being purchased with a mortgage and 9.3% were occupied by tenants. Typical monthly home loan payments were $2,000, exceeding the $1,907 metro standard, while typical weekly rent stood at $380 against the wider city figure of $350. Relative to Australia-wide figures, mortgage costs in Mundaring exceed the $1,863 benchmark, and rents surpass the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mundaring counted 4,675 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,105 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, accounting for 80.7% of households, broken down into couples with offspring (37.4%), couples without children (33.3%), and single-parent arrangements (9.6%). Non-family domiciles comprise the remaining 19.3%, made up of single-person households at 17.9% and shared group residences at 1.5%. The typical household size is 2.7 residents, slightly above the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.4% of adults in Mundaring hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 2,836 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in Mundaring sits below national comparisons, with 21.4% of people aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to 30.4% across Australia, pointing to scope for higher skill acquisition. Bachelor degrees represent 15.1% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate awards at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Meanwhile, technical and trade training is widespread, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ having completed vocational pathways, consisting of 11.9% holding advanced diplomas and 30.6% possessing certificates. Student participation is substantial across the community, with 27.8% of the populace engaged in formal study. This comprises 9.6% attending high school, 9.3% enrolled in primary school, and 3.5% undertaking tertiary coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mundaring reaches 175 stops on 8 routes, timetabled for about 360 services a week. The typical home sits about 610 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit infrastructure in Mundaring includes 175 operational bus stops across the district. A network of 8 routes services these stops, providing 358 scheduled passenger journeys every week. Public transit accessibility is considered constrained, with residents living an average distance of 608 meters from their nearest stop. Because the community is largely residential, outward commuting is standard, with 88% using private vehicles and 5% utilizing trains. Household vehicle ownership sits above regional levels at an average of 2.1 cars per home. Only 10.6% of residents reported working from home in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic-era settings.
Bus services run at an overall frequency of 51 trips per day across the network, translating to around 2 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying diagram displays the 100 nearest transit locations relative to the area's geographic centerpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.4% of residents in Mundaring report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Mundaring reflect favorable outcomes in AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease, with low rates of common health ailments observed across both older and younger demographics. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by roughly 58% of the community, or about 8,485 people. The most prevalent diagnosed conditions among residents are mental health disorders and arthritis, affecting 8.4% and 8.2% of the local population, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Wellness metrics across working-age cohorts are standard.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.6% of the locality (3,288 individuals), which exceeds the Greater Perth level of 15.9%. Health measures for older residents remain above average, aligning broadly with national rankings for the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mundaring is largely Australian-born, at 75.7% of residents, with 3.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.9%) and Australian (27.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Mundaring are comparatively low, with 75.7% of residents born in Australia, 90.2% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.2% using solely English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 41.4% of the population. The most prominent non-Christian affiliation is Buddhism, accounting for 1.0% of residents against 2.7% regionally. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary heritage in Mundaring is English at 35.9% of residents, notably above the regional rate of 28.0%. Australian ancestry follows at 27.8% (compared to 21.2% regionally), alongside Scottish heritage at 8.8%.
Additional distinctive ethnic representations include Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.7% across the region), Dutch at 2.1% (versus 1.5%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.1% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mundaring is 44. 20.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Mundaring features an older demographic profile relative to Greater Perth. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 22.6% of the population belongs to the retirement and senior brackets (65+), compared with 15.9% across Greater Perth, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for 20.8% locally against 30.9% regionally. The median age remains steady at 44, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 7 years above the Greater Perth Census median of 37, while the national Census median was 38. The most pronounced demographic change since the Census is the expansion of the 65+ cohort from 19.6% to 22.6%.
Moving toward 2041, senior brackets are forecast to register the largest increase, adding 1,718 people (52%) to reach 5,006, while cohorts of younger adults and children are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mundaring
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 83 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (13,305 at the 2021 Census → 14,530 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (504021053). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.