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Mindarie

WA 6030 • Greater Perth

7,867
Population (2021)
$48,100
Median Income
4.82 km²
Area
$500/wk
Median Rent
CoastalMarinaFamily-FriendlySuburbanBeachside

About Mindarie

Mindarie is an outer coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, located 36 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Wanneroo. Covering 4.6 square kilometres with a population of 7,867 at the 2021 census, it was formally established in 1988 with the construction of the Mindarie Marina, one of the largest man-made marina resorts in the state. The suburb sits on the Indian Ocean coastline between Quinns Rocks to the north and Tamala Park to the south.

Mindarie offers an attractive coastal lifestyle centred on the Mindarie Keys marina precinct, which features restaurants, shops, and waterfront dining with ocean views. The suburb is primarily residential with a family-friendly character, complemented by large bushland reserves and coastal dune parks that preserve the natural landscape. Residents enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating from the marina and nearby beaches. The area attracts young families and professionals seeking a coastal lifestyle with modern amenities and good access to Perth via the Mitchell Freeway and nearby Clarkson train station.

Mindarie falls under postcode 6030 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mindarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6030
Urban Area
Yanchep - Two Rocks
LGA / Council
Wanneroo
Federal Electorate
Pearce
State Electorate
Mindarie
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.69°, 115.71°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
4.82 km²
Elevation
27m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Clarkson Station
3 km
35 min
Currambine Station
5 km
N/A (drive/bus required)

Bus Services

  • 490, 491 — Clarkson Station / Mindarie Keys 10-15 min
  • 461 — Joondalup / Wanneroo 20-30 min

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
36 km
By Train
40-45 min (bus to Clarkson Station then train)
By Bus
60-75 min
By Car (Peak)
40-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ Good rail access via Clarkson Station. Mitchell Freeway provides direct road connection to Perth CBD.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Mindarie Keys marina precinct is walkable with shops and restaurants, but a car is needed for most errands. Some bus services connect to Clarkson Station.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,362
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
45 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,520
Census 2021
7,867
▲ 4.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,144
Income 2021
$48,100
▲ 19.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,477
Born Overseas 4,151

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 2,063
  • 2. South Africa 592
  • 3. Scotland 281
  • 4. New Zealand 176
  • 5. Ireland 106
  • 6. Zimbabwe 74
  • 7. Wales 65
  • 8. United States 54
  • 9. Germany 48
  • 10. India 36

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,171
Australian 1,697
Irish 888
Scottish 851
South African 402
German 279
Italian 273
Dutch 187
Welsh 144
Chinese 126

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,723
Both parents born in Australia
4,880
Both parents born overseas
965
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.8%
No Religion
39.3%
Islam
0.9%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
277 (3.5%)
5-14 years
966 (12.3%)
15-19 years
675 (8.6%)
20-24 years
584 (7.4%)
25-34 years
559 (7.1%)
35-44 years
770 (9.8%)
45-54 years
1,489 (18.9%)
55-64 years
1,264 (16.1%)
65-74 years
654 (8.3%)
75-84 years
453 (5.8%)
85+ years
167 (2.1%)

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