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

Mundijong's population was around 8,965 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,800 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,165. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,298 in June 2025 and an additional 472 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 31 persons per square kilometer. Mundijong's population grew by 25.1% between the 2021 census and May 2026, exceeding the national average growth rate of 9.3%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 58.6% to Mundijong's population gains during recent periods.

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 growth estimation, 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). Population projections indicate above median growth for national statistical areas, with Mundijong expected to grow by 1,172 persons to reach a population of approximately 10,137 by 2041. This projected increase reflects a total growth rate of 5.6% over the 16-year period from May 2026 to 2041.

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 FY25375 homes were approved, with an additional 222 approved in FY26 as of current data. Each dwelling has averaged around 2.5 new residents per year over the past five financial years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $316,000. This year has seen $12.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting 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.

New building activity comprises 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With approximately 95 people per dwelling approval, Mundijong exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Mundijong is projected to gain 505 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects that could impact the region. Notable projects include Byford Central - Large Format Retail & Commercial Precinct, Byford Health Hub, Byford Solar Farm, and Grange Meadows Estate. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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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. Its construction sector stands out, with an unemployment rate of 3.4% and estimated employment growth of 1.0% in the past year. As of December 2025, 4649 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is 0.7% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is 72.9%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 69.7%. According to Census responses, only 11.4% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly high 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 as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 1.0% while labour force grew by 1.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.3%, labour force expand by 2.6%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Mundijong. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary between industry sectors. 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

The Mundijong SA2's median income among taxpayers is $62,792 and average income stands at $80,035 in financial year 2023. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $69,655 (median) and $88,783 (average). Census data shows household income ranks at the 79th percentile ($2,218 weekly) and personal income at the 61st percentile. The earnings profile indicates that 35.1% of residents (3,146 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring the region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 32.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 79th percentile and 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, 99.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 0.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is in contrast to Perth metro's dwelling composition of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mundijong stood at 30.8%, higher than Perth metro's rate. The majority of dwellings were mortgaged (60.0%) or rented (9.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mundijong was $2,167, exceeding the Perth metro average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Mundijong was $375, slightly higher than 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 constitute 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, 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 Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity 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%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 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 indicates 38 active transport stops operating within Mundijong. These comprise a mix of buses serviced by 3 individual routes providing 315 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated limited with residents typically located 2009 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 88%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.4% of residents work from home.

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

AreaSearch's health metrics analysis indicates strong performance across Mundijong.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 60%, covering about 5,334 people. The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues (7.4%) and asthma (7.3%). A total of 71.5% of residents reported no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 71.9%. Health outcomes for the under-65 population were better than average. Mundijong has 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,285 people), lower than Greater Perth's 16.1%. While health outcomes among seniors 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 was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 78.2% of its population born in Australia, 89.9% being citizens, and 94.2% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Mundijong is Christianity, comprising 45.5% of the population, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are English at 33.2%, Australian at 29.6%, and Scottish at 6.4%.

Notably, Dutch ancestry is overrepresented in Mundijong at 4.7% (regional average: 1.5%), New Zealand at 1.2% (regional average: 0.8%), and South Australian at 0.9% (regional average: 1.0%).

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

The median age in Mundijong is 39 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Comparing with Greater Perth, the cohort aged 55-64 is notably over-represented in Mundijong at 14.6%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 10.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.5% to 4.7% of Mundijong's population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 15.7% to 13.4%. By 2041, forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Mundijong. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 56%, adding 236 people to reach a total of 660 from the previous figure of 423. This growth is part of an overall demographic aging trend, with residents aged 65 and older representing 64% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0-4 and 5-14 are expected to experience population declines.