Maddington

Population growth drivers in Maddington are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population for the Maddington statistical area (Lv2) is around 14,788. This reflects a growth of 2,369 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,419. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 14,339 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 146 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,348 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Maddington (SA2) saw a growth rate of 19.1% since the 2021 census, exceeding the national average of 9.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate growth across all areas post-2032. Considering these projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the Maddington statistical area (Lv2), with an expected expansion of 3,003 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects a gain of 16.1% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Maddington was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Maddington's building approvals data indicates around 90 new homes approved annually. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 453 homes were approved, with another 18 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 4 new residents per home built over the past five financial years.

The demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $355,000. In FY-26, Maddington has recorded $41.2 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Perth, Maddington has 52.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers.

New developments consist of 85.0% detached dwellings and 15.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. The location has approximately 152 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Future projections estimate Maddington to add around 2,389 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, promoting steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Maddington has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of 21 such projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Among these key projects are Maddington Central Redevelopment, Canning Rise Estate, Maddington Village Estate, and Albany Highway Intersection Upgrade (Kelvin/Olga Roads). The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Maddington are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Maddington has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 9.1% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of September 2025, 6,670 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 5.2%, higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Maddington lags at 58.2% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment concentrations include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing has employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence with only 4.4% of employment compared to 8.2% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.3% while labour force increased by 2.6%, causing a slight rise in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment and labour force growth of 2.9% and 3.0% respectively, with marginal unemployment increase. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, losing 5,520 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Maddington's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Maddington's income level is below the national average according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers was $48,132 and the average income stood at $55,673. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $52,762 (median) and $61,029 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Maddington all fall between the 16th and 25th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 33.3% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,924 residents), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 32.0% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile.

Maddington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Maddington, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.4% houses and 15.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maddington stood at 24.2%, with the rest either mortgaged (46.6%) or rented (29.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,509, below Perth metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Maddington was $300, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Maddington's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.

Maddington features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 68.6% of all households, including 34.4% couples with children, 19.9% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for 31.4%, with lone person households at 26.9% and group households making up 4.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Maddington fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 18.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (26.5%). Educational participation is high at 32.5%, with 11.1% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Maddington has 95 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 9 different routes, collectively facilitating 1,491 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good with residents usually located 220 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 213 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Maddington's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data shows Maddington residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions compared to the general population, but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 49% of the total population (~7291 people) has private health cover, lower than Greater Perth's 51.8% and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 7.2% and 7.1% of residents respectively.

Around 72.0% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Perth's 73.3%. The area has 14.6% (2159 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention compared to the broader population.

Maddington is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Maddington has a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 47.9% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Maddington, making up 42.5% of people there. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 16.1% of Maddington's population versus 11.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (24.3%), English (21.6%), and Australian (18.2%). Notably, Filipino (6.5%) and Indian (5.1%) populations in Maddington exceed regional averages of 2.9% and 5.4%, respectively, while Maori is equally represented at 1.0%.

Maddington's population is younger than the national pattern

Maddington's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 35-44 age group constitutes 16.1% of Maddington's population compared to Greater Perth, while the 55-64 cohort makes up 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.4% to 5.5% of the population. Conversely, the 0-4 age group has decreased from 7.4% to 6.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes for Maddington's population. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to rise substantially by 538 people (66%), from 813 to 1,352. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts.