Life in Mandurah
Life in Mandurah
Welcome to Mandurah. We know you are going to love living in Mandurah and have a great time if you are passing through.

Life in Mandurah
Is Mandurah a good place to live?
Yes, Mandurah is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Mandurah will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Mandurah
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Mandurah, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Mandurah. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Mandurah and want to find a job in Mandurah we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Mandurah for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Mandurah
Weather in Mandurah
Mandurah
Mandurah is a coastal city in the Australian state of Western Australia, situated approximately 72 kilometres (45 mi) south of the state capital, Perth. It is the state’s second most populous city, with a population of approximately 117,000.
Mandurah’s central business district is located on the Mandurah Estuary, which is an outlet for the Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary. The city’s name is derived from the Noongar word mandjar, meaning “meeting place” or “trading place”. A townsite for Mandurah was laid out in 1831, two years after the establishment of the Swan River Colony, but attracted few residents, and until the post-war boom of the 1950s and 1960s it was little more than a small fishing village. In subsequent years, Mandurah’s reputation for boating and fishing attracted many retirees, including to the canal developments in the city’s south.
Along with four other local government areas (Boddington, Murray, Serpentine-Jarrahdale, and Waroona), the City of Mandurah is included in the wider Peel region. Mandurah is sometimes grouped together with Perth for statistical purposes, especially since the extension of the Kwinana Freeway and the completion of the Mandurah railway line in the late 2000s. The two cities now form a conurbation along the Indian Ocean coastline, although the Perth metropolitan area officially ends at Singleton.
Hotels and Accommodation in Mandurah
There are all types of accommodation available in Mandurah. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Mandurah is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Mandurah
Banks in Mandurah
Cafes in Mandurah
Carpet Cleaners in Mandurah
Dentists in Mandurah
Doctors and Medical clinics in Mandurah
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Mandurah Electricians below
Hospitals in Mandurah
Mechanics in Mandurah
Newspapers in Mandurah
Pest Control in Mandurah
Plumbers in Mandurah
Real Estate Agents in Mandurah
Restaurants in Mandurah
Schools in Mandurah
Solicitors in Mandurah
Supermarkets in Mandurah
Vets in Mandurah
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
To live and work in Australia you might be eligible for an Australian Work Visa or a Permanent Residency visa as a skilled worker. Find out more and move to Australia to live and work and start you new life.