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

According to ABS population updates processed for the wider region and address changes verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Maddington is estimated to have a population of approximately 14,745 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,326 individuals (18.7%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,419 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population base of 14,686 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 162 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,344 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The 18.7% expansion rate of the suburb of Maddington since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3% as well as the wider SA3 area, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Growth in the suburb of Maddington was largely propelled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 68.0% of the total population rise during recent timeframes, though all components including interstate movements and natural increase made positive contributions.

AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas lacking these figures, and to model growth trajectory beyond 2032, AreaSearch uses age-cohort growth rates published by the ABS in its 2023 Greater Capital Region forecasts based on 2022 records. In light of these anticipated demographic developments, the suburb of Maddington is expected to experience population expansion above the national median, with local numbers projected to rise by 2,662 individuals by 2041 under combined SA2 estimates, yielding a total growth of 17.6% over the 16 years.

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

Analysis of ABS building approvals mapped to local areas indicates Maddington registers approximately 89 approved residential dwellings annually, totaling 449 approvals over the last 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 44 during the current FY-26 period. Given an average of 4.4 additional occupants per year for each residential unit constructed over those 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand remains well ahead of supply, putting upward pressure on local pricing and intensifying buyer competition, while newly built dwellings carry an average construction value of $355,000—above the regional standard—signaling a focus on quality builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $41.2 million this current financial year, highlighting robust commercial construction activity.

Relative to Greater Perth, Maddington exhibits slightly higher levels of building activity, tracking 49.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year timeframe, which helps preserve options for buyers while supporting demand for existing stock. New construction comprises 85.0% separate houses and 15.0% townhouses or units, maintaining the local suburban character dominated by low-density family residences. There are approximately 165 residents for each residential approval, indicating a growing marketplace.

Projections indicate Maddington will add 2,603 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. Construction levels are keeping pace with these expansion forecasts, though home buyers may face increased market competition as the population rises.

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

Local infrastructure projects, major planning updates, and new developments have a strong influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that are expected to impact the local area. Principal developments include the Maddington Central Redevelopment, Canning Rise Estate, Maddington Village Estate, and the Central Maddington Outline Development Plan, with key relevant projects listed below.

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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 labor force with strong representations in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, registering an unemployment rate of 9.2% and a 1.1% lift in job numbers over the prior year, according to AreaSearch regional data aggregation. As of March 2026, there are 6,816 residents in active employment, though the unemployment rate is 5.0% higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, indicating potential for labor market improvement, while workforce participation is noticeably lower at 63.4% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. Census responses show that only a minor 3.5% of working residents operated from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.

Resident employment is heavily concentrated within the fields of healthcare & social assistance, retail commerce, and building construction. The locality exhibits a particularly strong specialization in the transport, postal & warehousing sector, where employment concentrations run at 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have a minor footprint, accounting for 4.4% of employment compared to the regional figure of 8.2%. Comparing the Census working population count against the resident population suggests this largely residential community provides limited local employment opportunities.

Based on AreaSearch synthesis of SALM and ABS statistics for wider regional areas, employment expanded by 1.1% while the workforce grew by 2.1% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This compares to Greater Perth, which saw employment rise by 2.0%, the labor force expand by 2.5%, and the unemployment rate climb by 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on prospective employment demands for Maddington. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Maddington's job profile suggests local employment could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population growth models.

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

Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows Maddington has income levels below the national average. The median income among local taxpayers is $48,132, while the average income is $55,673, compared to Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index lift of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $53,393 for median and $61,758 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Maddington fall between the 16th and 25th percentiles nationally. The largest income group comprises 33.3% of households earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 4,910 residents, which aligns with broader regional patterns where 32.0% of households are in this range. Affordability pressures are high, with only 81.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 22nd percentile.

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

According to the last Census, residential housing in Maddington consisted of 84.4% separate houses and 15.6% alternative housing styles such as semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings, compared to the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative types. Rates of outright home ownership in Maddington lagged the Perth metro average at 24.2%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (46.6%) or rented (29.2%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $1,509 was considerably below the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rental cost was $300 compared to the Perth metro average of $350. On a national level, Maddington's mortgage costs are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also substantially below the national median of $375.

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

Family units constitute the majority of households at 68.6%, consisting of 34.4% couples raising children, 19.9% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 31.4%, consisting of 26.9% single occupants and 4.4% group households. The average household size of 2.7 residents is slightly larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

The locality displays low rates of higher education, with university qualifications held by 18.3% of the population, which is considerably below the Australian national rate of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 13.0%, with postgraduate qualifications at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and practical skills are well represented, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificate level qualifications at 26.5%.

Enrolment in education is high, with 32.5% of the local population engaged in study. This includes 11.1% of residents in primary schooling, 9.1% attending secondary school, and 4.3% enrolled in higher education courses.

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

Public transport infrastructure in Maddington consists of 96 active stops offering bus and train services. These facilities are served by 9 separate transit routes, providing a total of 1,491 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 220 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel outside the area for employment, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 84%, followed by trains at 9%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A low 3.5% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

Service frequency across all local routes averages 213 trips daily, which represents approximately 15 weekly trips for each transit stop.

Health performance in Maddington is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health assessments by AreaSearch based on mortality and chronic illness rates show Maddington faces notable health challenges across different age groups, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is low at approximately 49% of the population, representing about 7,270 people. This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health concerns and arthritis were the most common chronic conditions reported by residents, affecting 7.2 and 7.1% of the population respectively, while 72.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to the 71.9% average for Greater Perth. Health trends within the working-age cohort are average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.7% of the population, totaling 2,167 people, which is below the Greater Perth average of 16.1%. Senior health outcomes show some challenges, with national indicators tracking closely with wider demographic averages.

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 exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.5% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 47.9% of residents born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.5% of the community. The most distinct religious concentration is Islam, which accounts for 16.1% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Perth average of 3.2%.

Ancestry details show that the top three parent countries of birth for Maddington residents are Other at 24.3% of the population, which is significantly above the regional average of 11.2%, English ancestry at 21.6%, which tracks below the regional average of 28.0%, and Australian ancestry at 18.2%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ancestries compared to regional levels: Filipino ancestry represents 6.5% of Maddington compared to 1.4% regionally, Indian ancestry is 5.1% compared to 2.6% regionally, and Maori ancestry is 1.0% compared to 0.9% regionally.

Maddington's population is younger than the national pattern

The median age in Maddington is 35 years, which is slightly younger than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is strongly represented at 13.7% compared to Greater Perth, while the 55 - 64 bracket is less common at 9.4%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.6% to 13.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 4.4% to 5.5%. Meanwhile, children aged 0 to 4 have decreased from 7.4% to 6.4% of the population. Projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 513 people (29%) from 1,754 to 2,268. Conversely, numbers are expected to decline for the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age cohorts.