Mundijong · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Mundijong

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Over a quarter of the population has moved to Mundijong since 2011, with the community growing by about 1,479 people. This growth has happened alongside a shift in the local age profile, with a notable increase in the number of seniors. The typical resident is now 39 years old.

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📍 Mundijong, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Mundijong sits — Total population

7,165 ▲ +26.0%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Mundijong — lower than 64% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Mundijong7,165
6123, WA 2,253
Western Australia 2,660,026
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The total population reached 7,165 people in 2021, which is smaller than about 63% of similar areas. This typical resident is now a little older than the national figure of 38.

7,165 ▲ +26.0%

Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 5,686
  • 2016: 6,351
  • 2021: 7,165

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

39 yrs ▲ +2.6%

Younger than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 38 yrs
  • 2016: 39 yrs
  • 2021: 39 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over is 13.2%, which is well below the Australian figure of 17.2%.

13.2% ▲ +64.3%

Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 8.0%
  • 2016: 11.2%
  • 2021: 13.2%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

20.6% ▼ -10.2%

Higher than 76% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 22.9%
  • 2016: 20.3%
  • 2021: 20.6%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Mundijong, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.1% of the area, which is a little below the state average. De facto relationships are more common here than in most areas, accounting for 13.2% of the population.

2.1% ▲ +170.5%

Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 0.8%
  • 2016: 1.2%
  • 2021: 2.1%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

13.2% ▲ +17.3%

Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 11.2%
  • 2016: 12.2%
  • 2021: 13.2%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Mundijong, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 33%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 37 males; 85+: 32 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 49 males; 80–84: 38 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 94 males; 75–79: 68 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 151 males; 70–74: 132 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 192 males; 65–69: 157 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 209 males; 60–64: 216 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 306 males; 55–59: 268 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 298 males; 50–54: 316 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 232 males; 45–49: 278 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 205 males; 40–44: 235 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 203 males; 35–39: 203 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 194 males; 30–34: 228 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 180 males; 25–29: 213 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 255 males; 20–24: 203 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 248 males; 15–19: 257 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 281 males; 10–14: 262 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 264 males; 5–9: 234 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 202 males; 0–4: 229 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Mundijong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/506061143/mundijong/topic/demographics-identity