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

Mundijong's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 8,259 people. This figure represents an increase of 1,094 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,165. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,067 in June 2024 and the addition of 203 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 28 persons per square kilometer. Mundijong's 15.3% growth rate between the 2021 Census and August 2025 exceeded both the national average (8.6%) and the state average, indicating significant growth for the region. Interstate migration was the primary driver of this growth, contributing approximately 52.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

However, all factors including natural growth and overseas migration showed positive contributions. 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 to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch employs the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). According to these projections, Mundijong is expected to experience above median population growth for national statistical areas. By 2041, the area's population is projected to increase by 1,262 persons, reflecting a total increase of 12.9% 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. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis, showing 375 homes approved over the past five years from FY21 to FY25, with 15 approved so far in FY26. On average, 2.5 people have moved to the area per new home constructed annually between FY21 and FY25, supporting property values. New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $423,000.

This financial year has seen $12.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Mundijong records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 88th percentile nationally in terms of assessed areas. New developments consist of 97% detached houses and 3% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

There are approximately 95 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Population forecasts indicate Mundijong will gain 1,069 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 54 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include METRONET's Byford Rail Extension, Byford Mixed Commercial Development, Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade, and Byford Health Hub. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Mundijong's workforce is balanced between white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with a high representation rate, 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%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction has a notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 10.2% of Mundijong's workforce compared to 14.8% in Greater Perth. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 2.9%. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and a slight rise in unemployment to 4.0%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but localised projections for Mundijong suggest a simpler weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes. Applying these projections to Mundijong's employment mix suggests potential local growth of approximately 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Mundijong had a median taxpayer income of $59,640 with an average income of $75,193. These figures are high nationally compared to Greater Perth levels of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $66,564 and average income $83,923 as of that date. The 2021 Census shows Mundijong's household income ranks at the 79th percentile ($2,218 weekly) and personal income at the 62nd percentile. Income distribution data indicates 35.1% of locals (2,898 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to broader trends across the area with 32.0% in the same category. A substantial presence of higher earners is seen with 32.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 15.1% of income and residents rank high with disposable income at the 80th percentile. 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

Dwelling structure in Mundijong, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metropolitan area's 97.8% houses and 2.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mundijong stood at 30.8%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 60.0% and rented dwellings accounting for 9.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,971. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Mundijong was recorded at $375, comparable to Perth metro's $380. Nationally, Mundijong's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were similar to the national figure of $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 most common at 11.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, 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 educational provision including Court Grammar School and Mundijong Primary School, serving a total of 1,164 students. Mundijong Primary School demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities, having an ICSEA score of 978. The educational mix in the area includes one primary school 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 shows 37 active stops operating in Mundijong, offering mixed bus services. These are covered by three routes, totalling 102 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is rated limited, with residents usually 2038 meters from nearest stop.

Average service frequency is 14 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 2 weekly trips per 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 age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 57% (~4,715 people) have private health cover, which is quite high. Mental health issues affect 7.4% of residents, while asthma impacts 7.3%. About 71.5% report having no medical ailments, compared to 72.5% in Greater Perth. The area has 14.1% (1,164 people) aged 65 and over, higher than the 11.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with 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 was the predominant religion in Mundijong, accounting for 45.5%, compared to 41.0% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.2%), Australian (29.6%), and Scottish (6.4%).

Notably, Dutch ethnicity was overrepresented at 4.7% in Mundijong versus 3.4% regionally, while New Zealand and South African ethnicities showed minor representation of 1.2% each.

Mundijong's population is slightly older than the national pattern

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. Compared to Greater Perth, the 55-64 age cohort is more prevalent in Mundijong at 14.3%, while the 25-34 age group is less represented at 10.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.5% to 4.6% of the population, and the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 15.7% to 13.7%. By 2041, Mundijong's population is forecasted to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 73%, adding 274 people and reaching 652 from the current 377. Residents aged 65 years and older are expected to constitute 53% of this growth, while the 35-44 and 0-4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.