Mundijong

Population growth drivers in Mundijong are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Mundijong's population is approximately 8,743 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,578 people, a rise of 22.0% since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,165. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,066 in June 2024 and an additional 306 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 30 persons per square kilometer. Mundijong's growth rate exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 52.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all demographic factors being positive contributors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch employs 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 projections indicate above-median growth for national statistical areas. By 2041, Mundijong's population is projected to grow by 1,262 persons, reflecting a total increase of 6.7% over the 17-year period.

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

Mundijong has received approximately 75 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21 and FY25, a total of 375 homes were approved, with an additional 93 approved in FY26 to date. On average, each dwelling accommodates around 2.5 new residents per year over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $316,000. In FY26, there have been $12.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating consistent commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Mundijong experiences about three-quarters of the building activity per person and ranks among the 88th percentile nationally.

Detached dwellings make up 97% of new building activity, maintaining the area's low-density character focused on family homes. With around 95 people per dwelling approval, Mundijong exhibits growth area characteristics. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mundijong is projected to gain 585 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Mundijong has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

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The employment environment in Mundijong shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Mundijong has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 3.2% and estimated employment growth of 1.9% in the past year as of September 2025. There are 4,636 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is 74.8%, close to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Census data shows 11.4% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employment is at 1.5 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence with 10.2% compared to 14.8% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the working population vs resident population count. In the year ending May-25, employment increased by 1.9%, labour force by 2.4%, raising unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. Nationally, employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mundijong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.1% over ten years.

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

The Mundijong SA2 had one of the highest income levels in Australia according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $62,792 and average income stood at $80,035. These figures compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 were approximately $68,833 (median) and $87,734 (average). Census data showed household income ranked at the 79th percentile ($2,218 weekly), with personal income at the 61st percentile. The earnings profile indicated that 35.1% of residents (3,068 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, mirroring regional trends where 32.0% occupied this bracket. Economic strength was evident with 32.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consumed 15.1% of income, yet strong earnings placed disposable income at the 79th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

Mundijong's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mundijong stood at 30.8%, with the rest being mortgaged (60.0%) or rented (9.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent was $375, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Mundijong's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable at $375.

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

Family households comprise 85.2% of all households, including 43.5% couples with children, 32.1% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.8%, with lone person households at 13.1% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 14.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (33.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 3.3% 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 shows 38 active transport stops in Mundijong, served by buses via three routes offering 315 weekly passenger trips. Residents have limited access to transport, with an average distance of 2009 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this predominantly residential area, primarily using cars (88%). On average, there are 2.5 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. Only 11.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census). Service frequency averages 45 trips daily across all routes, resulting in about 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Service frequency averages 45 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Mundijong.

AreaSearch's assessment shows low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence among younger cohorts, with approximately 60% of the total population (5,202 people) having private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 7.4% of residents and asthma impacting 7.3%. A majority, 71.5%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, comparable to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 14.6% (1,276 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 16.3%. While health outcomes among seniors in Mundijong are above average, they rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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

Mundijong's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 78.2% of its population born in Australia. 89.9% were citizens and 94.2% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 45.5%, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups were English (33.2%), Australian (29.6%), and Scottish (6.4%). Notably, Dutch ancestry was overrepresented at 4.7% in Mundijong versus the regional average of 1.5%. New Zealand ancestry was also higher at 1.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.8%, as was South African ancestry at 0.9% versus the regional average of 1.0%.

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

The median age in Mundijong is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group is notably over-represented in Mundijong at 14.6%, compared to the Greater Perth average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has grown from 3.5% to 4.7% of Mundijong's population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 15.7% to 13.4%, and the 25-34 age group has dropped from 11.4% to 10.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Mundijong, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 57% (adding 237 people), reaching 652 from 414. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 61% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to experience population declines.