Mundijong was originally named Jarrahdale Junction. It was at the junction of the Rockingham-Jarrahdale line and the government line from Perth to Bunbury which was built in 1893. A town grew up around the junction, and a timber depot which included a large planing mill was constructed. The town was first declared as “Manjedal” in 1893 as it was thought to be the Aboriginal name of the area. In 1897 this was found to be incorrect, and the name was changed to Mundijong.
Life in Mundijong
Positioned between the coast and the hills, this suburb provides is an important centre for the local farming industry including orchards, farmlands and wineries. Mundijong has a rural feel with beautiful waterfalls, walking trails and forest hinterland of the Serpentine Jarrahdale district. Other facilities include a local IGA, Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre and a local primary school.
Mundijong facts
KEY FACTS
| Distance to Perth (km) | 38 |
| Postcode | 6123 |
| Local Government | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Primary schools | Mundijong Primary School, Court Grammar School, Eton Farm Education, Beenyup Primary School, Woodland Grove Primary School, Serpentine Primary School, Salvado Catholic College, Byford John Calvin School, Jarrahdale Primary School, Byford Primary School |
| Secondary schools | Court Grammar School, Byford Secondary College, Southern Hills Christian College, The King’s College, Armadale Senior High School, Armadale Education Support Centre, Dale Christian School, Baldivis Secondary College, Carey Baptist College – Forrestdale, John Calvin Christian College |
| Bus services | Bus service to Armadale train station |
| 2016 CENSUS SUMMARY | MUNDIJONG | PERTH |
|---|---|---|
| Population – usually resident | 1,232 | 1,943,858 |
| Median age of residents (years) | 39 | 36 |
| Average household size (persons) | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Number of occupied dwellings * | 404 | 690,280 |
| Number of unoccupied dwellings | 24 | 85,730 |
| Median weekly household income | $1,507 | $1,643 |
| Median monthly mortgage repayment | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total private dwellings | 422 | 776,015 |
| Area (sqkm) | 18 | 6,416 |