Mandurah, WA: suburb profile

The population of Mandurah WA is 8,804 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mandurah is $557 per week ($28,964 per year). Median rent in Mandurah is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Mandurah has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Mandurah has a population density of 1,230 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mandurah is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mandurah is $1,250.

Population

8,804

Census 2021

Median income

$557/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$270/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

50years

Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Mandurah vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Mandurah is $557 a week, 31% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 641st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $270 a week, $50 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 31.5% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 50, 9 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Mandurah	Typical WA	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$557/wk	$806/wk	−31%	$766/wk
Household income	$858/wk	$1,722/wk	−50%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$270/wk	$320/wk	−16%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,250/mo	$1,759/mo	−29%	$1,733/mo
Median age	50	41	+9 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	31.5%	18.6%	+12.8 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Mandurah Population

8,804 residents at the 2021 Census.

Mandurah Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$557/wk

$28,964 per year

Ranked 7,641 of 14,663

Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

Ranked 5,664 of 14,663

Median Age

50years

12 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,250/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Mandurah Rent Prices & Affordability

31% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $858/wk

Median rent $270/wk

Rent to income 31.5%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Mandurah against your income

Your weekly income

About $3,718 a month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $588/wk

Rent share 31.5%

Mandurah Schools

schools nearby

government

964

avg ICSEA score

7,625

total students

Frederick Irwin Anglican School Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 1,682 students

1072

ICSEA

Mandurah Catholic College Catholic

Combined · PP-12 · 1,604 students

1030

ICSEA

Assumption Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 327 students

1020

ICSEA

Meadow Springs Education Support Centre Government

Primary · K-6 · 89 students

985

ICSEA

John Tonkin College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 799 students

972

ICSEA

Glencoe Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 422 students

970

ICSEA

Meadow Springs Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 420 students

964

ICSEA

John Tonkin College Education Support Centre Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 32 students

939

ICSEA

Greenfields Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 427 students

928

ICSEA

Mandurah Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 285 students

918

ICSEA

North Mandurah Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 250 students

914

ICSEA

Coodanup College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 886 students

911

ICSEA

Dudley Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 402 students

904

ICSEA

SMYL Community College - Davey Street Campus Independent

Secondary

John Tonkin College - Tindale Campus Government

Secondary

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Mandurah

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.9% (4,128) Female 53.1% (4,683)

Population Density

1,230

people per km²

8,804 people · 7.2 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,221

Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

9.2%

New Zealand

3.5%

Philippines

2.0%

India

1.4%

Scotland

1.3%

South Africa

1.0%

Thailand

0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog

0.8%

Punjabi

0.7%

Mandarin

0.7%

Filipino

0.6%

Thai

0.5%

Hindi

0.4%

Italian

0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English

42.7%

Australian

31.7%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

8.8%

Australian Aboriginal

3.7%

Italian

3.0%

German

2.8%

Filipino

2.1%

Maori

1.6%

Indian

1.5%

Dutch

1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion

42.0%

Anglican

14.4%

Not stated

13.6%

Catholic

13.3%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Baptist

1.6%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married

32.1% 2,494

Separated

5.7% 441

Divorced

17.1% 1,329

Widowed

8.3% 643

Never married

36.9% 2,868

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children

40.8%

Couple: children under 15

23.0%

One parent: children under 15

16.0%

One parent: no children under 15

10.7%

Couple: no children under 15

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person

47.2%

2 persons

34.7%

3 persons

9.5%

4 persons

5.5%

5 persons

2.2%

6+ persons

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Mandurah

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,110 occupied private dwellings in Mandurah at the 2021 Census, 52.3% were rented, 27.3% owned outright and 16.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

1.9% 78 dwellings

Owned outright

27.3% 1,120 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

16.1% 662 dwellings

Rented

52.3% 2,148 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

2.6% 106 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house

55.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

30.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.4%

2 bedrooms

28.9%

3 bedrooms

52.5%

4 bedrooms

9.6%

5 bedrooms

1.3%

6+ bedrooms

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.3%

$300-$449/mo

3.8%

$450-$599/mo

4.5%

$600-$799/mo

7.2%

$800-$999/mo

9.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles

14.2%

1 vehicle

53.6%

2 vehicles

24.4%

3 vehicles

5.6%

4+ vehicles

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Mandurah

Employment

Employed full-time

23.7% 1,568 people

Employed part-time

18.2% 1,203 people

Unemployed

5.9% 391 people

Not in labour force

52.3% 3,465 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.3%

Professionals

17.1%

Community & Personal Service

15.6%

Labourers

11.3%

Managers

9.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.6%

Sales Workers

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

12.7%

$500-$649/wk

11.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.1%

$4,000+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.2%

Did not go to work

14.5%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Walked only

4.7%

Bus

3.3%

Other

3.0%

Train

2.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.9%

Bicycle

0.8%

Truck

0.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Bachelor Degree

19.3%

Certificate I/II

5.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering

20.8%

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Health

11.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.6%

Education

7.8%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Information Technology

3.3%

Creative Arts

2.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government

30.4%

Secondary: Government

23.2%

Vocational Education

21.3%

Pre-school

8.4%

Secondary: Other Non-Govt

5.8%

Primary: Other Non-Govt

3.8%

Primary: Catholic

3.7%

Secondary: Catholic

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wagin

Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk $75/wk less rent

Dongara

Income: $600/wk Rent: $268/wk $2/wk less rent

Mount Barker (WA)

Income: $602/wk Rent: $225/wk $45/wk less rent

Coodanup

Income: $487/wk Rent: $240/wk $30/wk less rent

Calista

Income: $498/wk Rent: $250/wk $20/wk less rent

Geraldton

Income: $645/wk Rent: $220/wk $50/wk less rent

Kalbarri

Income: $640/wk Rent: $258/wk $12/wk less rent

Kendenup

Income: $556/wk Rent: $230/wk $40/wk less rent

Suburbs near Mandurah

The closest suburb to Mandurah is Silver Sands, 1.8 km away.

Silver Sands

1.8 km away · income $705/wk · rent $340/wk

Greenfields

3.2 km away · income $540/wk · rent $295/wk

Dudley Park (WA)

3.3 km away · income $590/wk · rent $310/wk

Meadow Springs

4.0 km away · income $713/wk · rent $350/wk

San Remo (WA)

4.1 km away · income $700/wk · rent $398/wk

Halls Head

4.1 km away · income $741/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandurah

What is the population of Mandurah WA?

The population of Mandurah WA is 8,804 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,230 people per km². Mandurah is ranked #789 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mandurah?

The median personal income in Mandurah WA is $557 per week, or $28,964 per year. The median household income is $858 per week. Family income is $1,221 per week. Mandurah is ranked #7,641 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mandurah?

Median rent in Mandurah WA is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Rent represents 31.5% of household income, which is considered moderate. Mandurah ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mandurah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mandurah WA is $1,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mandurah?

The median age in Mandurah WA is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mandurah a good suburb to live in?

Mandurah is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 8,804. The median income is $557/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Mandurah, WA: suburb profile

Mandurah vs the typical WA suburb

Mandurah Population

Mandurah Median Income & Rent

Mandurah Rent Prices & Affordability

Median rent in Mandurah against your income

Mandurah Schools

Mandurah Map

People in Mandurah

Demographics

Gender Split

Population Density

Households

Age Distribution

Most common overseas birthplaces

Most common languages at home other than English

Ancestry

Religion

Indigenous Population

Marital Status

Family Structure

Household Size

Homes in Mandurah

Housing Tenure

Dwelling Types

Number of Bedrooms

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Car Ownership

Work, income and education in Mandurah

Employment

Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

How People Get to Work

Education Level

Qualifications

Field of Study

School & University Attendance

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Long-term Health Conditions

Unpaid Carers

Volunteering

Military Service

Children Ever Born

When Migrants Arrived

Population Mobility

Where Residents Moved From

Unpaid Domestic Work

Family Blending

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Suburbs near Mandurah

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