Primary development of Mullaloo began in the 1950s, but it wasn’t until the late 1970s and 1980s that the coastal suburb would experience substantial growth. Mullaloo’s population has declined slightly since the mid 1990s, the result of little change in property stock. At the time of the 2011 Census there were 5,851 people living in the area.
Life in Mullaloo
A suburban lifestyle close to the beach awaits residents in Mullaloo. The relaxed suburb has a surf life saving club, two primary schools and plenty of open park space to explore. Mullaloo Plaza shopping centre services the immediate shopping and amenity requirements of locals, while Mullaloo Beach Hotel is a social fixture of the suburb featuring a restaurant and bar.
Mullaloo Facts
KEY FACTS
| Distance to Perth (km) | 25 |
| Postcode | 6027 |
| Local Government | Joondalup |
| Local Schools | Mullaloo Beach Primary School, Mullaloo Heights P.S., Mullaloo Beach Community Kindergaten, Beldon P.S., Belridge High School, Craigie S.H.S. |
| Nearby Schools | Whitford Catholic Primary School (Craigie) , Prendiville Catholic College (Ocean Reef) , St Simon Peter Catholic Primary School (Ocean Reef) , St Mark’s Anglican Community School (Hilliarys) |
| Shops | Whitford City, Mullaloo Shopping Centre |
| Train Stations | Edgewater |
| Bus Services | Bus service to Edgewater Train Station |
Property Ownership Types
Mullaloo Property Types
Fully Owned (35.5%)Being Purchased (45.6%)Being Rented (18.4%)Other (0.5%)
House (97.4%)Duplex/Villa/Town House (2.6%)Flat/Unit/Apartment (0%)Other (0%)
| 2011 CENSUS SUMMARY | MULLALOO | PERTH |
|---|---|---|
| Population – Usually Resident | 5,851 | 1,645,573 |
| Median Age of Residents (Years) | 39 | 35 |
| Average Household Size (persons) | 2.00 | 2.55 |
| Total Households | 1,970 | 604,425 |
| Number of Occupied Dwellings * | 2,162 | 595,499 |
| Number of Unoccupied Dwellings | 194 | 57,529 |
| Median Weekly Household Income | $1,904 | $1,481 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment | $2,107 | $2,008 |
| Median Weekly Rent | $420 | $327 |
* Excludes visitor only households
Mullaloo by Age
Mullaloo Households
Below 19 yrs (28.4%)20-64 yrs (61.8%)Over 65 yrs (9.8%)
Couples without children (29%)Couple family with children (45.2%)Single parent family (9%)Other families (0.8%)Lone Person (13%)Group Household (3.1%