Moving to Mundijong WA 6123
What the official numbers say about living in Mundijong — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $385 a week, against a median household income of $1,823 a week.
About 84% of homes are owner-occupied and 15% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Mundijong shrank 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,429 → 1,246 people).
Around 81% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: German, Afrikaans, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mundijong scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Mundijong, 900 m south-east.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 23.7 km north-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 39 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mundijong, most often seen first: Brown Honeyeater · Western Gerygone · Red-capped Parrot · Rufous Whistler · Australian Raven · Striated Pardalote.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Mundijong, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundijong here | 1,246 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Whitby | 1,005 | — | 6/10 | 24% |
| Cardup | 1,163 | — | 9/10 | 19% |
| Byford | 18,878 | — | 5/10 | 17% |
| Serpentine | 2,863 | — | 6/10 | 50% |
| Jarrahdale | 1,205 | — | 7/10 | 76% |
| Oakford | 2,803 | — | 9/10 | 21% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Serpentine-Jarrahdale — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Canning — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6123 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Mundijong profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $385 a week, and about 15% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,429 people to 1,246. It sits about 39 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Mundijong station is roughly 0.9 km away. Local government is Serpentine-Jarrahdale council, and the federal seat is Canning.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Mundijong vs Whitby · Mundijong vs Cardup.
Nearby guides: Whitby · Cardup · Byford · Serpentine · Jarrahdale · Oakford.
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