Mundijong

Mundijong lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the resident count in Mundijong stands at approximately 8,965 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,800 people (25.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which recorded 7,165 people. The calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,298 combined with 472 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With this population level, the density is calculated at 31 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. The local expansion rate of 25.1% since the 2021 census outpaced both the state and the national benchmark (9.3%), placing the area at the forefront of regional growth. This upward trend was mostly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 58.6% of the overall population rise, even though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions.

Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch for each SA2 division. Where such data is unavailable, or to project changes beyond 2032, growth patterns are determined using age cohort growth rates from the 2023 Greater Capital Region projections, which rely on 2022 data. Future trends point to population expansion exceeding the national statistical area median, with an anticipated increase of 1,172 persons by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP statistics, representing a total rise of 5.6% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Mundijong among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

An average of roughly 75 residential building approvals have been granted annually in Mundijong, representing 375 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 328 approvals have been registered. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, the local influx averaged 2.6 people per year for every newly built home, indicating strong demand that bolsters real estate values, with construction costs averaging $316,000 per dwelling. Furthermore, commercial development has progressed at a moderate pace, with approvals valued at $12.8 million documented during the current financial year.

In comparison to Greater Perth, the volume of residential building approvals per resident in Mundijong is approximately three-quarters as high, though it ranks in the 88th percentile when evaluated against all areas nationwide. Houses account for 97.0% of the new construction projects, while townhouses or apartments make up the remaining 3.0%, reinforcing the low-density profile of the locality and its appeal to buyers looking for larger properties. Currently, there are about 98 people for every dwelling approval, which reflects a growing market.

Demographic projections indicate that Mundijong will add 505 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction activity suggests that housing supply is on track to satisfy demand, which creates favorable purchasing conditions and could support population gains that exceed present forecasts.

Mundijong has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments are primary drivers of area performance. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include the Byford Central - Large Format Retail & Commercial Precinct, the Byford Health Hub, the Byford Solar Farm, and the Grange Meadows Estate, with the key projects of interest listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis places Mundijong well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

The local labor force is evenly split between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a notable concentration of workers in the construction sector. The unemployment rate stands at a low 3.3%, and employment grew by an estimated 1.2% over the last year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,693, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.9% below the Greater Perth figure of 4.2%. Workforce participation is typical, recorded at 73.5% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. According to data from the Census, only 11.4% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

The primary employment sectors for local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The concentration of construction workers is particularly high, running at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, the health care & social assistance sector is underrepresented, employing only 10.2% of the local workforce compared to 14.8% across Greater Perth. The comparison between the census working population and the resident population suggests that this mostly residential district offers a limited number of local jobs.

An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, the number of employed persons grew by 1.2% while the labor force expanded by 2.0%, leading to an increase of 0.8 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and its labor force grow by 2.5%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point uptick. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in Mundijong. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment in Mundijong will rise by 5.6% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Aggregated postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the Mundijong SA2 recorded a median income of $62,792 and an average income of $80,035. These figures are high by national standards and compare to Greater Perth medians of $60,748 and averages of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $69,655 for the median and $88,783 for the average as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 ranks local household weekly income at the 79th percentile ($2,218 weekly) and personal weekly income at the 61st percentile. Income distribution details reveal that the largest cohort comprises 35.1% of taxpayers (3,146 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider regional trend where 32.0% fall into this bracket. High-income earners are also well represented, with 32.5% of individuals earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to strong purchasing capacity. Although housing costs account for 15.1% of income, strong local earnings keep disposable income in the 79th percentile, and the area is positioned in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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

According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Mundijong consisted of 99.2% separate houses and 0.8% other dwelling styles, such as semi-detached homes or apartments, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings in the Perth metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Mundijong exceeded metropolitan averages, with 30.8% of properties owned outright, while the rest were held under a mortgage (60.0%) or rented (9.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,167, which is higher than the Perth metropolitan median of $1,907, while weekly rent was recorded at $375 compared to the metropolitan median of $350. Nationally, Mundijong's mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs match the national average of $375.

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

Families make up 85.2% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 43.5%, couples without children at 32.1%, and single-parent homes at 9.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.8%, with lone-person households representing 13.1% and group shared homes making up 1.8%. The median household size of 3.0 people exceeds the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Mundijong fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Educational attainment levels present specific challenges, with only 14.7% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the national average of 30.4%, highlighting areas for targeted academic programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.0%, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 43.5% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 33.3%.

A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 28.8% of residents enrolled in an educational program. This student body includes 10.5% in primary school, 9.4% in high school, and 3.3% in tertiary programs.

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

There are 38 active public transport stops in Mundijong, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 3 distinct routes, which support a total of 315 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is classified as limited, with the average distance to the nearest stop standing at 2009 meters. Most residents travel outside the area for employment, and cars are the primary mode of travel for 88% of commuters. Dwellings average 2.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A small proportion of residents (11.4%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

Service frequency across the transit routes averages 45 trips per day, which translates to approximately 8 weekly trips for each transport stop.

Mundijong's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health indicators in Mundijong are positive, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with younger demographics showing low rates of typical medical conditions. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 60% of the population (5,334 people) holding a private policy.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most frequent diagnoses, affecting 7.3 and 7.4% of the population, respectively. However, 71.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 14.3% of the community (1,285 people), which is lower than the Greater Perth average of 16.1%. While health outcomes for these older residents are favorable, their national ranking is lower than that of the general local population.

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

The local population displays lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 78.2% of residents born in Australia, 89.9% holding citizenship, and 94.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 45.5% of residents, which is comparable to the 45.0% observed across Greater Perth.

Regarding parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestral backgrounds are English at 33.2% (exceeding the regional average of 28.0%), Australian at 29.6% (exceeding the regional average of 21.2%), and Scottish at 6.4%. Other heritages show notable differences compared to the wider region: Dutch ancestry is represented at 4.7% of the population (compared to 1.5% regionally), New Zealand ancestry is at 1.2% (compared to 0.8%), and South Australian ancestry is at 0.9% (compared to 1.0%).

Mundijong's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age of residents is 39 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 years and close to the national median of 38 years. Compared to the capital city, the 55 - 64 age group is overrepresented at 14.6%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is underrepresented at 10.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 3.5% to 4.7% of the total population, while the 45 to 54 group contracted from 15.7% to 13.4%. By 2041, demographic shifts are expected to alter the local profile, with the 75 to 84 cohort projected to increase by 56% (236 people), growing from 423 to 660. This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and over are projected to account for 64% of total population growth, while the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are expected to decrease in size.