Council (LGA) · Area profile
Mandurah
175 km²
Lower typical incomes and a higher unemployment rate mark the economic landscape of Mandurah. This growing community has seen its population rise by 29% since 2011, though it remains noticeably older than the state and national averages. With a high proportion of seniors and a large number of detached family homes, it is a place where many residents are entering or already in retirement. The area is defined by this shift towards an older demographic in a setting of spacious housing.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. This is driven by a large senior population, with 25.6% aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen by 5.1 percentage points since 2011.
About 27.5% of people were born overseas, which is about the same as the national figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, with England being the most frequent birthplace outside of Australia.
English is the main language for 87.2% of the community. Only 6.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
A high number of residents report having no religion, accounting for 46.0% of the population. This figure has risen sharply by 21 percentage points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,273, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While personal incomes have risen since 2011, the area remains lower than most other regions.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.0% of people. This includes a higher rate of mental health conditions and arthritis.
The area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most other regions at 4.5%. However, volunteer rates are much lower than most other areas.
The First Nations community in Mandurah is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. Unemployment is well above the national figure at 17.2%.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 16.8% of households. This sits alongside a trend of more people living alone.
Homes here are typically large, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms. Separate houses are far more common than the national average, though typical weekly rents are lower than the national figure.
Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in most areas, supported by a high number of stops. However, the typical drive time to the city is quite long at 75 minutes.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41.1% of people moving in the last five years. This contrasts with a sharp fall in recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is higher than the state and national figures. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most other areas.
Mandurah is seeing some of the highest population growth in the state. While it has many businesses and new dwelling approvals, its overall advantage score is lower than about 60% of other areas.
The area experiences much higher minimum temperatures than most other regions. Its average annual rainfall is far above the state average.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, far fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.