Mundijong
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mundijong's population is around 8534 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1369 people, a 19.1% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7165 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8066 in June 2024 and an additional 295 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 29 persons per square kilometer. Mundijong's growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 52.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for national statistical areas, with Mundijong expected to grow by 1262 persons to 2041, reflecting a 9.3% increase over the 17 years.

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

Mundijong has received approximately 75 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 375 homes were approved, with another 63 approved in FY26 so far. Each year, an average of 2.5 new residents per dwelling have been recorded since FY21, indicating solid demand that supports property values.

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

The new building activity comprises approximately 97% detached dwellings and 3% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With around 95 people per dwelling approval, Mundijong exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts project an increase of 794 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

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The labour market in Mundijong shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Mundijong's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector has notable representation with an unemployment rate of 2.9% and estimated employment growth of 3.1% over the past year.

As of June 2025, there are 4,643 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is 1.0% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Mundijong is 69.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employment levels are at 1.5 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence with 10.2% employment compared to 14.8% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force also grew by 3.1%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In Greater Perth, employment grew by 3.7% and unemployment rose slightly to 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate that Mundijong's employment could grow by approximately 5.6% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

Mundijong's median income among taxpayers was $59,640 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $75,193 during the same period. This compares to figures for Greater Perth of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income would be approximately $68,109 and average income around $85,870, based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2%. Census data indicates household income ranks at the 79th percentile ($2,218 weekly), while personal income sits at the 62nd percentile. The earnings profile shows that 35.1% of residents (2,995 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident through 32.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 15.1% of income. Residents' strong earnings rank them within the 80th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

In Mundijong, as per the latest Census evaluation, 99.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 0.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Perth metro's 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mundijong stood at 30.8%, while mortgaged dwellings accounted for 60.0% and rented ones for 9.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, surpassing Perth metro's average of $1,971. The median weekly rent in Mundijong was $375, slightly lower than Perth metro's $380. Nationally, Mundijong's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable at $375.

Mundijong features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 aligns with the Greater Perth average.

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 at 28.8%, including 10.5% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education. The area has two schools serving 1,164 students - Court Grammar School and Mundijong Primary School. These schools demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 978) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes one primary and one K-12 school.

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

Transport analysis in Mundijong shows 37 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops are serviced by three individual bus routes, collectively providing 102 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically located 2038 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 14 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mundijong is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Mundijong shows better-than-average health outcomes for both younger and older residents.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low, with mental health issues affecting 7.4% and asthma impacting 7.3%. Approximately 57% (~4,872 people) have private health cover, which is high compared to the Greater Perth average. Around 71.5% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 72.5% reported across Greater Perth. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.1% (1,203 people), compared to Greater Perth's 11.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in Mundijong are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

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% being citizens, and 94.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Mundijong, comprising 45.5% of people, compared to 41.0% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups are English (33.2%), Australian (29.6%), and Scottish (6.4%).

Notably, Dutch representation is higher at 4.7% in Mundijong than regionally at 3.4%, New Zealand representation remains the same at 1.2%, and South African representation is slightly lower at 0.9% compared to 1.1% regionally.

Mundijong's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Mundijong is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Comparing with Greater Perth, the cohort aged 55-64 is notably higher at 14.3% locally while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 10.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows the age group 75 to 84 has increased from 3.5% to 4.6% of Mundijong's population, whereas the cohort aged 45 to 54 has declined from 15.7% to 13.7%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Mundijong, with the age group 75 to 84 expected to grow by 67%, reaching 652 people from 390. This growth is led by residents aged 65 and older, who will comprise 60% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 5-14 and 0-4 are projected to experience population declines.