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Mundijong
PerthWestern Australia
Paterson st Mundijong gnangarra.JPG
Paterson Street, Mundijong
Population 1,232 (2016 census)
 • Density 66.96/km2 (173.4/sq mi)
Established 1890s
Postcode(s) 6123
Area 18.4 km2 (7.1 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale
State electorate(s) Darling Range
Federal Division(s) Canning
Suburbs around Mundijong:
Oldbury Cardup Cardup
Oldbury Mundijong Whitby
Mardella Mardella Jarrahdale

Mundijong is an outer suburb of the Western Australian capital city of Perth.

Originally named Jarrahdale Junction, it was at the junction of the Rockingham-Jarrahdale line and the government railway line from Perth to Bunbury, which was built in 1893.

At the 2016 census, Mundijong had a population of 1,232.

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. It was officially gazetted as a locality on 1 May 1997.

Mundijong also serves as a stop for the Australind train from Perth to Bunbury.

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