Mundaring
A median age of 50 sets Mundaring 10 years above the national figure, making it one of the most distinctly mature-resident suburbs in the Perth Hills. The suburb sits in the 62.5th income percentile nationally, and SEIFA places it at decile 9 for economic resources, well above average, yet education levels track just 1.6 percentage points below the national university rate at 28.5%. Owner-occupiers dominate: 47.2% own outright and only 12.8% rent, among the lower renter shares you find anywhere, which reflects the long-term stability of the resident base. With 92.3% of dwellings being separate houses and over half having four or more bedrooms, this is a suburb built around space and permanence rather than turnover.
Population
3,190
Median Age
50.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,773/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$466K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $466,000 sits below WA's capital city benchmarks, offering more land and space per dollar than most metropolitan alternatives. Mortgage-to-income at 26.1% is below the 30% stress threshold, meaning the typical buying household retains financial headroom even at current interest rates. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 92.3%, and four-plus bedroom homes account for 51.9% of dwellings, the dominant configuration for families wanting room to spread out. Semi-detached dwellings make up 6.9% with apartments negligible. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000. With 47.2% of residents owning outright, competition from long-held, debt-free owners means quality stock can be absorbed quickly when it does come to market.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $466,000 sits below WA's capital city benchmarks, offering more land and space per dollar than most metropolitan alternatives. Mortgage-to-income at 26.1% is below the 30% stress threshold, meaning the typical buying household retains financial headroom even at current interest rates. The stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 92.3%, and four-plus bedroom homes account for 51.9% of dwellings, the dominant configuration for families wanting room to spread out. Semi-detached dwellings make up 6.9% with apartments negligible. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000. With 47.2% of residents owning outright, competition from long-held, debt-free owners means quality stock can be absorbed quickly when it does come to market.
For Investors
Mundaring's investor fundamentals are modest by yield standards but stable in demand profile. Weekly rent of $343 against a $466,000 median implies a gross yield around 3.8%, which is lower than many regional WA markets. The vacancy rate of 7.2% is elevated compared to tighter Perth metropolitan pockets, signalling that the rental pool is relatively thin, consistent with only 12.8% of dwellings being rented. However, net internal migration of 80 residents per year and overseas migration adding 77 more annually provide steady demand support. The gentrification score of 25 signals early-stage momentum, with the internal migration trend accelerating from negative to positive 11%, indicating growing appeal rather than stagnation.
Schools in Mundaring iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Mundaring Christian College
PP-12 · 809 students
Sacred Heart School
PP-6 · 164 students
Mundaring Primary School
K-6 · 336 students
Demographics
The median age of 50 is 10 years above the national figure, and the trajectory deepens this: the senior share rose 6.6 percentage points over the decade while the young adult share fell 2.8 points. Overseas-born residents at 28.2% run 6.6 points above the national average, a higher international mix than the aging profile might suggest. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,653 residents), Scottish (366) and Irish (307). Average household size at 2.5 matches national exactly, with couple families split roughly evenly between those with children (881) and without (889). Volunteering at 22.2% is notably high, consistent with the settled, community-invested resident base. Only 6.7% of residents need daily assistance.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.3%
Houses
6.9%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure here strongly favours ownership: 47.2% own outright and 40.1% carry a mortgage, leaving just 12.8% renting, well below national renter averages. The outright-owner share exceeding mortgage holders indicates a long-established community with substantial accumulated equity. Four-plus bedroom homes dominate at 51.9%, followed by three-bedroom at 33.9%, with smaller configurations rare. The estimated median house price of $466,000 reflects the space-generous, separate-house character of the suburb, where 92.3% of dwellings are detached. Mortgage-to-income sits at 26.1% and rent-to-income at 19.3%, both below stress thresholds, meaning neither owners nor renters face typical financial strain relative to their incomes.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$343
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$707
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.2%
Unoccupied
93
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
34.7%
Couples, no children
2,565
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education and Healthcare together account for 29% of employment, reflecting Mundaring's role as a service hub for the Perth Hills corridor. Mining adds 10.1%, drawing on WA's resources sector that employs many hills residents on fly-in or drive-in rosters. Public Administration (8.8%) and Professional/Tech (8.0%) round out the top five industries. By occupation, Professionals (331) lead, followed by Managers (203) and Clerical/Admin (166). The unemployment rate of 4.4% is moderate, and the participation rate of 51.8% is below national norms, partly because 1,078 residents are not in the labour force given the older median age. Real income grew 2.9% over the decade. The SEIFA IER score of decile 9 confirms strong household economic resources relative to most Australian suburbs.
Unemployment
2.0%
Labour Force
8,296
Unemployed
162
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.6%
Part-time
33.0%
Participation
51.8%
Employed
1,337
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.5%
Postgraduate
5.5%
Born Overseas
28.2%
Dwellings
1,189
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 90% of commuters driving, with public transport at just 2%, reflecting the Perth Hills location rather than inadequate infrastructure. Walking and cycling account for 3.5% of trips. The suburb scores decile 8 on IRSD for relative disadvantage, decile 9 on IER for economic resources and decile 7 on IRSAD overall, placing it firmly in the upper tier of advantage nationally. Rent-to-income at 19.3% is comfortable for tenants, sitting below the 30% stress line. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families connect to the broader Mundaring area's school network. The resident stability score of 80.6% having stayed over five years reflects the long-term nature of the community.
Drive
90.0%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
3.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.68%/yr
(+99 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew from 14,098 in 2023 to 14,517 in 2025, with the medium forecast reaching 14,854 by 2031, an annual rate of 0.68%. That pace is below the national urban average but steady, adding roughly 99 residents per year. Internal migration contributes 80 per year and overseas arrivals 77, with the 10-year population change at 5.1%. Affordability improved from 50.2% in 2011 to 46.3% in 2021. Rent growth of 16.9% outpaced real income growth of 2.9%, tightening rental affordability even as purchase costs stayed manageable. Early gentrification signals, particularly the internal migration reversal from negative to positive 11%, suggest growing appeal in the Perth Hills corridor.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+77
Net Internal / yr
+80
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Net internal migration +80/yr, Accelerating: -1% → 11%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mundaring compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mundaring a good suburb to live in?
Mundaring scores decile 9 on SEIFA's IER index for economic resources and decile 8 on relative disadvantage, placing it in the upper advantage tier nationally. Household income sits at the 62.5th percentile, mortgage-to-income is a manageable 26.1%, and 80.6% of residents stayed over five years, all consistent with a stable, financially secure community in the Perth Hills.
What is the median house price in Mundaring?
The estimated median house price in Mundaring is $466,000, derived from 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $343 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $2,000, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.1%, below the 30% financial stress threshold.
What schools are in Mundaring?
No schools are recorded within the Mundaring suburb boundary in this dataset. Families in the area typically access schools through the broader Mundaring district. University qualification rates locally stand at 28.5%, just 1.6 percentage points below the national figure.
Is Mundaring safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Mundaring in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 8 on the IRSD index of relative socio-economic disadvantage nationally, the upper advantage tier, and only 6.7% of residents (204 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Mundaring good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $343 against a $466,000 median implies a gross yield around 3.8%, moderate rather than exceptional. The vacancy rate of 7.2% is elevated compared to tighter Perth markets. The positive side: net internal migration of 80 per year, population growing at 0.68% annually, and early-stage gentrification signals with internal migration reversing from negative to positive 11%.
How is Mundaring's population changing?
The broader Mundaring area grew from 14,098 residents in 2023 to 14,517 in 2025, and the medium forecast projects 14,854 by 2031. Annual growth runs at 0.68%, or roughly 99 additional residents per year. The suburb's age profile is aging, with the senior share rising 6.6 percentage points over the decade.
What industries employ people in Mundaring?
Education leads at 14.8% of workers (141 people), followed by Healthcare at 14.2% (136) and Mining at 10.1% (96). Public Administration employs 8.8% and Professional/Tech 8.0%. The Professionals occupation group (331 workers) is the largest by type, ahead of Managers (203) and Clerical/Admin (166). Unemployment sits at 4.4%.
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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