Mandurah (WA)

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Based on Districts' evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside address validation updates, the suburb of Mandurah has an estimated population of 10,291 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,487 people (16.9%) from the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 8,804 people. This estimate is derived from a resident baseline of 10,185 calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, supplemented by 141 validated new addresses registered since the census date. The resulting population density stands at 1,437 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across locations analyzed nationally by Districts. The 16.9% expansion rate recorded in the suburb of Mandurah since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) as well as the wider state, positioning the community as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration was the primary engine of this growth, accounting for approximately 51.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Mandurah exhibits a balanced workforce distribution across blue-collar and white-collar roles, with retail and lifestyle industries showing strong representation. The area has an unemployment rate of 8.2% and saw a 7.6% increase in employment over the past year, according to Districts' compiled regional statistics. Active workers numbered 4,162 as of March 2026, though the unemployment rate sits 4.0% above the 4.2% recorded in Greater Perth, indicating potential for labor market improvement. Workforce participation is low at 50.1% compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. Census records indicate that a modest 5.6% of the workforce worked from home, a figure that may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 indicates that Mandurah has a lower income level relative to the national average. The median income among taxpayers is $46,193 while the average stands at $65,139, compared to Greater Perth values of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $51,242 (median) and $72,259 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in Mandurah between the 0th and 7th percentiles nationwide. The dominant income bracket is $400 - 799 weekly, accounting for 34.4% of residents (3,540 people), whereas the - bracket is the largest in the broader region at . Lower-income households are highly represented, with earning less than per week, pointing to financial strain for many. Housing costs consume a large portion of earnings, leaving just of income remaining, which ranks in the nd percentile for affordability.

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Residential structures in Mandurah at the time of the last Census consisted of 46.3% separate houses and 53.7% alternative dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, differing from the Perth metro split of 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% alternative types. The home ownership rate was recorded at 28.5%, matching the Perth metro level, with the rest of the market split between mortgaged properties (16.9%) and rental accommodation (54.6%). Monthly mortgage repayments had a median of $1,250, which is lower than the Perth metro median of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $270 compared to $350 in the metro area. On a national level, Mandurah's mortgage costs are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.

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Family units account for 49.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 10.5%, couples without children at 24.3%, and single-parent households at 12.7%. Non-family living arrangements represent 50.8% of households, with lone person households making up 47.2% and group houses comprising 3.6%. The typical household size of 1.8 persons is lower than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational profiles in the area show lower rates of tertiary attainment, with university graduation rates of 13.9% compared to the national benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 10.1% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and technical training is a major focus, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 31.2%.

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Public transport infrastructure includes 103 active train and bus stops within Mandurah, operating across 35 distinct routes that provide 3,855 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 231 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, leading to high outbound commuting, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 76%, followed by trains at 8% and buses at 6%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 0.7 cars per household, below the regional benchmark. A low 5.6% of workers worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.

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Districts' evaluation of mortality data and illness rates points to significant public health challenges in Mandurah across various age groups, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly above the SA2 average at approximately 53% of the population (~5,460 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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Mandurah shows higher cultural diversity than the national average, with 9.9% of residents using a non-English language at home and 30.6% born outside Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.5% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.5% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 50 years in Mandurah is higher than Greater Perth's median of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mandurah has a higher share of residents aged 65 - 74 (15.1% vs 9.4% nationally) and a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (7.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age cohort has grown from 9.3% to 11.9% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has shrunk from 12.2% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic shifts are expected to continue, led by the 75 to 84 group which is projected to expand by ( people) from to . Seniors aged and older are expected to make up of the total projected growth, while child populations aged to and to are projected to shrink.

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Mandurah currently has an estimated 401 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 258 children aged 0-2 and 171 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 387 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 648. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.