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Madora Bay

WA 6210 • Greater Perth

3,830
Population (2021)
$49,296
Median Income
3.71 km²
Area
$370/wk
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideFamily-FriendlyGrowth SuburbCommuter Belt

About Madora Bay

Madora Bay is a modern coastal suburb within the City of Mandurah, located approximately 74 kilometres south of Perth's CBD along the Indian Ocean Drive corridor. With a population of 3,830 and a youthful median age of 36, the suburb attracts young families and first-home buyers drawn to its beachside lifestyle and relative affordability within the Greater Perth region. The low elevation of 14 metres above sea level reflects the suburb's coastal character, and median household income of $2,290 per week indicates a working professional demographic.

Madora Bay's appeal lies in its proximity to the Indian Ocean coastline and the Dawesville Cut waterway, offering swimming, fishing, and boating for residents. The suburb is part of the broader Mandurah urban area, giving access to Mandurah's shopping centres, restaurants, and the Peel Inlet foreshore. Mandurah train station, on the Transperth Mandurah Line, connects residents to Perth CBD in under an hour, making Madora Bay viable for city commuters seeking a coastal lifestyle. The suburb is predominantly owner-occupied with newer housing stock and a growing community feel.

Madora Bay falls under postcode 6210 and is governed by Mandurah Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Secret Harbour electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6210
Urban Area
Mandurah
LGA / Council
Mandurah
Federal Electorate
Canning
State Electorate
Secret Harbour
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.47°, 115.75°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.71 km²
Elevation
14m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mandurah
6 km
N/A (drive or bus)

Bus Services

  • Transperth local Mandurah routes — Mandurah Station / City Centre 15-20 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
74 km
By Train
Bus/drive to Mandurah Station, then ~52 min to Perth Station on Mandurah Line
By Car (Peak)
65-85 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55-65 min

🛣️ Kwinana Freeway (M1) provides main road access to Perth

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for daily errands; no walkable village or major shopping in the immediate suburb

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,004
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
36 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,728
Census 2021
3,830
▲ 40.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,468
Income 2021
$49,296
▲ 24.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,566
Born Overseas 1,110

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 503
  • 2. South Africa 116
  • 3. New Zealand 115
  • 4. Scotland 62
  • 5. India 26
  • 6. Ireland 25
  • 7. Zimbabwe 23
  • 8. Wales 20
  • 9. Philippines 18
  • 10. Malaysia 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,907
Australian 1,379
Scottish 429
Irish 345
Italian 156
German 103
Dutch 94
Australian Aboriginal 73
Maori 66
South African 63

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,645
Both parents born in Australia
1,389
Both parents born overseas
610
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.7%
Christianity
44.5%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.5%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
262 (6.8%)
5-14 years
593 (15.5%)
15-19 years
253 (6.6%)
20-24 years
256 (6.7%)
25-34 years
451 (11.8%)
35-44 years
539 (14.1%)
45-54 years
545 (14.2%)
55-64 years
486 (12.7%)
65-74 years
310 (8.1%)
75-84 years
105 (2.7%)
85+ years
31 (0.8%)

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