Mandurah Snapshot... In order for a community to adequately plan for the future, a clear understanding of the past, present and future is required. The Mandurah Snapshot provides the community and decision makers with important facts and statistical data to inform future planning.

Where have we What are our recent come from? successes?

Place Profile Community Profile Economic Profile Council Profile Future Profile

Factors that may impact on Mandurah in the future

Where have we come What are our recent successes? from? In the last 10 years, Mandurah has: Mandurah is a meeting place for water – where rivers, estuaries and the ocean Achieved: meet. As a result, Mandurah's identity is • 2nd most liveable city in the world (LivCom 2011) directly linked to its unique water-based • Population 73,605 (1 year growth of 4.7%) ABS, Regional Population Growth lifestyle. Australia 2011 • Higher than estimated service standards and a budget surplus The amazing natural environment has • Winner of two WA Sustainable Cities Awards and two high comendations attracted three waves of people to the area: • Bronze award in Tourism WA event Crab Fest 2011 • the Binjareb people 38,000 years ago, • European settlers in the late 1800’s, Built: Established: and • An extensive canal network • INQB8 art gallery • holiday makers for the last 100 years. • Mandurah Performing Arts Centre • Acseller8 Arts Retail Outlet In the last 15 years, Mandurah's population • Re-developed Sports • Local Tourism Association increased from approximately 15,000 to Facility • Mandurah Community Garden over 70,000 residents and is currently • Mandurah Bowling Club • 54 CCTV cameras across city ’s 3rd fastest-growing • Port Bouvard Surf Lifesaving Club (inc. council buildings) Local Government Area. • Mandurah Surf Lifesaving Club Seawall Mandurah has been extremely successful • Mandurah Sustainable Home in tackling the planning and infrastructure challenges associated with this growth Secured: Created: and should be very proud of our capacity • International World Wakeboarding • 2020 Foreshore Focus to embrace change, welcome comers Federation’s World Cup and Action • CBD Revitalisation Plan and ensure the water-based, holiday Sports Games (2012-2016) • Civic and Cultural Centre Precinct lifestyle that attracted us all here, is • Over 428 theatre performances and Plan sustained. art exhibitions at MPAC in 2010/11 • Mandurah Tourism Strategy The people of Mandurah demand a • NAB Cup AFL Game 2012 • Southern City Implementation Plan high level of environmental and heritage • UWA Extension Courses • Skate Strategy (indigenous and non-indigenous) protection • Ironman 70.3 Mandurah • Community Safety and Crime and effective sustainable development (2012-2015) Prevention Partnership Plan to ensure these key components of • NBN - one of first WA locations to • Reconciliation Action Plan Mandurah's identity are maintained. receive access PlacePlace Profile

Largest regional city in WA: • 173.5 square kilometres in size • 50 kilometres long • 8.5 kilometres wide Borders metro area to the North: • Train and freeway provide direct access to the Perth CBD • Only 1 hour travel over 75 kilometres • Access to employment, recreational and cultural activities City Centre located in the north-west: • 40% of residents cross the estuary to access the City Centre • 18 suburbs Key service centre for region: • The largest regional municipality and only city in the Region • Provides recreation and cultural opportunities for Peel Diverse housing options: • Beach suburbs attract residents seeking a coastal lifestyle • Affordable housing for middle and low income earners in North/East suburbs • Canal and estuary suburbs contain some of WA's premier homes • Luxury apartments emerging Mandurah’s features include: • Ramsar-listed Peel-Yalgorup wetland system • Thrombolites - one of the world oldest living organisms • Peel-Harvey Estuary • Attractive lifestyle features: * 91ha of developed foreshore * 442ha of foreshore in its natural state * 28kms of canal waterways * 620ha of bushland * 463kms of trials and pathways * 260ha of recreation space (of which 200ha is irrigated) * 50kms of pristine beaches CommunityCommunity Profile

Mandurah’s population is 74,127 (ABS June 2011) • 20.4% of Mandurah’s population is over 65 years of age, compared to WA average of 12.3% • In 2011, 10.9% of the population was aged 20-29 years - this is significant increase from 9.1% in 2006 (Census 2011) Families 46.6% are couples without children 36.1% are couples with children 16.2% as one-parent families (Census 2011) Residents 31.8% of Mandurah residents were born overseas: * 13.4% United Kingdom * 3.6% New Zealand * 1.4% South Africa 1.9% identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander 5% of Mandurah residents identified as needing assistance (WA - 3.5% ) 35.3% of Mandurah residents complete Year 12 schooling (WA - 49.2%) (Census 2011) Mandurah has... Mandurah is... 110 sporting clubs, with a total of 23,000 members home to both some of the most disadvantaged and (Mandurah Club Survey 2012) advantaged people in Australia (2006 ABS IRSD), with some 18,000 active members of Mandurah’s Libraries of WA’s most influential and affluent people owning homes in Mandurah. Home ownership 31.1% of Mandurah residents own their own home outright (WA - 29.5%) 31.9% are purchasing their own home (WA – 37.88%) 31.3% are renting (WA – 29.2%) (Census 2011)

Income and Housing Costs Mandurah WA

Median weekly household income $984 $1415 Median weekly rent $270 $300 Median monthly mortgage repayment $1950 $1950 EconomicEconomic Profile

Labour force: 30,878 (DEEWR Small Area Labour Markets, March Quarter 2012)

Unemployment rate: 6.4% (WA - 4.2%) (March Quarter 2012)

44.6% people commute out of the area for work: • 10.1% Murray, • 3.4% Kwinana • 4.9% Rockingham • 2.2% Cockburn • 2.6% Waroona • 2.2% Perth CBD • 9.4% WA undefined (indicating FIFO)

Employment by Industry Sector:

Source: ABS 2006 Census Tables; Industry of Employment by Sex for Time Series (Based on place of enumeration) Tourism Industry: • Generates $234 million annually • 85% of visitors come from WA and • Employs 1200 people contribute $214million annually • 280,300 people stay overnight CouncilCouncil Profile

The City is responsible for providing, repairing and maintaining: • 115 buildings (including 2 libraries, 2 recreation • 20 sports grounds centres, a museum, a youth centre, a seniors centre, • 672kms of sealed roads and 67 community halls, building and facilities) • 222kms of concrete drainage pipes • Waste Management services to 34,015 dwellings • 32 bridges (traffic and pedestrian) • Environmental health services including mosquito • 11,700 drainage pit structures management and rangers services • 215 car parks • Over 500 parks reserves and open spaces

The City contributes: • $400,000 annually to operate the MPAC • Assesses 2000+ building applications valued over $250M • Manages the Ocean Quay Marina • Coordinates many community events and services.

Recent Community Infrastructure Provision includes: • Mandurah Bowling & Recreation Club • Meadow Springs Sports Facility • Rushton Park re-development • Ac-cent Mandurah refurbishment • City Centre re-development

Future Community Infrastructure commitments include: • Mandurah Surf Lifesaving Club (in progress) • Mandurah Aquatic & Recreation Centre • Lakes Road upgrade (in progress) (commenced design) • Mandurah Terrace upgrade (in progress) • Footbridge link at train station (planning)

2012/13 Revenue Breakdown $ million

Rates 58.3

Fees and charges 19.8

Grants and contributions 3.6

Interest 3.2

Other 0.4

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2012/13 Expenditure Breakdown... Operating expenditure | $89M

Capital expenditure | $30M

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Population Predictions • Mandurah’s population is forecast to reach approximately 116,000 by 2031. (ID Forecast, 2010) • That is an increase of around 42,000 residents or a population increase of 54% in less than 20 years. • By 2031 it is projected that the Peel Region will rival the South West as WA’s most populous region outside of Perth. (PATM 2012). Factors that may impact on Mandurah in the future

Economic • Diversifying and growing Mandurah’s economy • Lack of local industrial land creates need to develop ’s Nambeelup Industrial Estate • Increasing and diversifying local employment opportunities • NBN improving Mandurah’s connectivity and appeal to the creative economy • Development of Agri-business in the Peel region as part of WA’s food Predicted areas for major security strategy population growth. • Tourism development including child-friendly attractions, tour development and a Peel Inlet attraction which fulfils environmental education and tourism outcomes by capitalising on RAMSAR wetlands and the .

Education • Enhancing secondary and tertiary education outcomes • Improving early years development • Providing greater education choice • Enhancing training facilities and options

Community • High percentage of aged population, including self funded retirees • Large number of home owners spending time out of Mandurah travelling, working or living elsewhere • Retention of young people who move away for employment and education opportunities • Significance of area to indigenous people • Appeal to FIFO workers • New migrant sources • Retaining and promoting sense of community and civic pride 1 FutureFuture Profile

Factors that may impact on Mandurah in the future continued...

Liveability • WA’s premier water based and holiday lifestyle, coupled with diverse and affordable housing options • Regional city identity and character, with access to Metropolitan Perth • Abundance of water-based recreational activities • Continuing to attract and maintain World Class events, sporting and cultural activities • Limited retail/market/shopping options • Limited arts, culture, music and entertainment options • Limited youth options for employment and education for community retention

Housing • Cheaper housing (compared to Perth) attracts individuals and families who do not need to live in Perth to derive an income and those who are socially and economically disadvantaged • Premier housing (primarily on the beach and estuary fronts and on the canals) attract high income earners and families • Lack of affordable housing for low income earners

Infrastructure • Old Traffic Bridge Replacement • Ageing community infrastructure and meeting needs of future communities • Abundance of quality sport and recreation facilities, including extensive path/trail network • Need for dedicated community centres in Lakelands and Dawesville (in 10-Year Capital Plan) • Tourism infrastructure requires redevelopment and expansion, including a large event/entertainment venue for live music, business conferences, functions

Environment • Managing the environment including the Peel Harvey Estuary, bushland, climate change and rising water levels • Mosquito management • Development of the Peel Waterways Institute, an educational facility focusing on the scientific significance of the Peel Inlet and its waterways.

Transport • Access to Perth via Train and Freeway • Limited public transport within Peel region

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