Mindarie
Household income at the 92.9th percentile paired with an IER decile of 10 (top tier for economic resources) makes Mindarie one of Perth's wealthiest coastal suburbs, yet the estimated median house price of $617,000 remains surprisingly accessible by national standards. The explanation lies in geography: Mindarie sits 35km from Perth CBD, where land values are discounted despite high resident incomes. With 54.4% born overseas, 32.8 points above the national average, and South African ancestry (402) and Afrikaans (149 speakers) forming a distinct cultural marker, this is a migrant-majority suburb that defies the typical migrant-suburb income profile.
Population
7,867
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,555/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$617K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median of $617,000 positions Mindarie below Perth's inner-suburban prices despite its 92.9th-percentile household income. Separate houses at 87.5% with 77.8% having 4+ bedrooms provide the large family homes this demographic demands. Monthly mortgage at $2,362 yields a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.4%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Semi-detached at 10.3% offers some diversity. Four schools serve the suburb, all scoring above the national benchmark: Peter Moyes Anglican (ICSEA 1,084, 1,441 students), Quinns Baptist (ICSEA 1,061, 1,101), Mindarie Primary (ICSEA 1,052, 735), and Mindarie Senior College (ICSEA 1,045, 754).
For Buyers
The estimated median of $617,000 positions Mindarie below Perth's inner-suburban prices despite its 92.9th-percentile household income. Separate houses at 87.5% with 77.8% having 4+ bedrooms provide the large family homes this demographic demands. Monthly mortgage at $2,362 yields a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.4%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Semi-detached at 10.3% offers some diversity. Four schools serve the suburb, all scoring above the national benchmark: Peter Moyes Anglican (ICSEA 1,084, 1,441 students), Quinns Baptist (ICSEA 1,061, 1,101), Mindarie Primary (ICSEA 1,052, 735), and Mindarie Senior College (ICSEA 1,045, 754).
For Investors
The 13.9% renter share is thin, limiting rental demand. Weekly rent of $500 against the $617,000 median produces gross yield of approximately 4.2%, above the national capital city average. Vacancy at 6.3% sits above the 3% equilibrium mark, suggesting some oversupply. Zero development applications in 12 months means no new supply pipeline, which could tighten the market over time. The 52.2% mortgage share indicates heavy owner-occupier commitment. Internal migration data is unavailable at suburb level, but the 21.4% turnover rate suggests moderate population cycling through this established suburb.
Schools in Mindarie iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School
PP-12 · 1441 students
Quinns Baptist College
PP-12 · 1101 students
Mindarie Primary School
K-6 · 735 students
Mindarie Senior College
11-12 · 754 students
Demographics
The 54.4% overseas-born share is 32.8 points above the national average, dominated by English (4,171), South African (402), and Irish (888) ancestry. Afrikaans speakers (149) are the top non-English language group, a distinctive Perth northern corridor signature. University qualifications at 30.4% are near the national average (0.3 points above). The median age of 45 is 5 years above national. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national. Couples with children (2,595) outnumber childless couples (1,714), producing a 1.5:1 ratio that confirms the family-formation identity despite the older median age.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.5%
Houses
10.3%
Townhouse
2.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Mortgage holders at 52.2% dominate tenure, with outright owners at 33.9% and renters at 13.9%. The stock is 87.5% separate houses, 10.3% semi-detached, and just 2.2% apartments. The 77.8% share of 4+ bedroom homes is exceptionally high, with only 15.0% three-bedroom and 6.5% two-bedroom. This housing mix, built for family occupancy, leaves limited options for downsizers. The IRSAD decile of 8 and IER decile of 10 create an unusual split: high economic resources (decile 10) but only moderate socioeconomic advantage (decile 8), suggesting wealth is concentrated in property and income rather than education-driven professional status.
Mortgage / mo
$2,362
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$925
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.3%
Unoccupied
177
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.1%
Couples, no children
6,827
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 15.9% (457 workers), followed by Construction at 13.2% (378), Education at 11.1% (320), Professional/Tech at 9.5% (273), and Mining at 7.8% (224). The mining share is a Perth northern corridor signature, where FIFO workers maintain family homes. Professionals (895) top occupations, with Managers (653) and Clerical/Admin (634) following. Unemployment at 4.7% is near average, and participation at 65.2% is solid. Full-time employment at 62.0% reflects the mixed economy of FIFO schedules and local service roles. The IEO decile of 6 (moderate education) against IER decile 10 (top economic resources) confirms income outpacing education credentials.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.0%
Part-time
33.3%
Participation
65.2%
Employed
4,110
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.4%
Postgraduate
6.2%
Born Overseas
54.4%
Dwellings
2,623
Transport to Work
Four schools, all above the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000, provide strong educational infrastructure: Peter Moyes Anglican (1,084, 1,441 students, independent), Quinns Baptist (1,061, 1,101, independent), Mindarie Primary (1,052, 735, government), and Mindarie Senior College (1,045, 754, government). The IRSAD decile 8 and IRSD decile 8 confirm above-average advantage. Car driving at 85.5% is the dominant transport mode, with public transport at 6.3% and walking/cycling at 1.7%. Mortgage stress at 21.4% and rent stress at 19.6% are both comfortably below thresholds, reflecting the high income base.
Drive
85.5%
Public Transport
6.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mindarie compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mindarie a good suburb to live in?
Mindarie offers a high-income coastal lifestyle (92.9th percentile household income) with 4 schools all above the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000. The IRSAD decile 8 ranks it in the top 20% nationally for socioeconomic advantage. Housing stress ratios are low at 21.4% (mortgage) and 19.6% (rent). The trade-off is car dependence at 85.5% and distance from Perth CBD.
What is the median house price in Mindarie?
The estimated median is $617,000, accessible despite the suburb's 92.9th-percentile household income. Monthly mortgage payments average $2,362 with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.4%. Weekly rent is $500, producing a gross yield of approximately 4.2%. The 77.8% of homes having 4+ bedrooms means most stock is priced for family-sized dwellings.
What schools are in Mindarie?
Four schools serve the suburb, all above the national 1,000 ICSEA benchmark: Peter Moyes Anglican Community School (combined, independent, ICSEA 1,084, 1,441 students), Quinns Baptist College (combined, independent, ICSEA 1,061, 1,101 students), Mindarie Primary School (government, ICSEA 1,052, 735 students), and Mindarie Senior College (secondary, government, ICSEA 1,045, 754 students).
Is Mindarie safe?
Crime data is not available at suburb level for WA. However, the IRSD decile 8 (low relative disadvantage), 33.9% outright ownership, 92.9th-percentile household income, and low unemployment at 4.7% are all indicators that correlate with lower crime rates nationally. The 78.6% residential stability rate suggests a settled, established community.
Is Mindarie good for property investment?
Gross yield at approximately 4.2% ($500/week on $617,000) is above the national capital city average. The 6.3% vacancy rate is higher than the 3% equilibrium target, which is a concern. The 13.9% renter share limits the tenant pool, and zero development applications in 12 months mean no new supply. The suburb is fully built-out, so capital growth depends on demand rather than development potential.
How is Mindarie's population changing?
The median age of 45 is 5 years above national, with an aging-trajectory signal. The 54.4% overseas-born share is 32.8 points above the national average, with South African ancestry (402) and Afrikaans (149 speakers) forming a distinct cultural presence. Couples with children (2,595) still outnumber childless couples (1,714), but the older median age suggests this ratio will shift as children leave home.
What languages are spoken in Mindarie?
Despite 54.4% being born overseas, language diversity is moderate because most migration is from English-speaking countries. Afrikaans (149 speakers) leads non-English languages, reflecting the South African community. German (22), Mandarin (20), Italian (19), and Polish (18) follow. The Anglo-Celtic and South African ancestry mix means English remains overwhelmingly dominant.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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