Madeley

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

Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the broader region, combined with residential addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, indicates that the suburb of Madeley has an estimated residency of 7,416 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 611 residents, or 9.0%, compared to the 2021 Census population count of 6,805. This adjustment is derived from the estimated resident population of 7,416 calculated by AreaSearch, utilising the ABS demographic dataset from June 2025 alongside an additional 23 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,557 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of domestic locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Throughout the past ten years, the suburb of Madeley has shown steady expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, exceeding the nationwide average. The population increase was mostly fueled by net migration from abroad, which comprised approximately 74.0% of total gains in recent times.

Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 region. In instances where specific SA2 regions lack this coverage, or to project demographic changes past 2032, growth rates by age bracket from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which use 2022 statistics, are implemented. Based on these expected demographic transformations, the suburb of Madeley is anticipated to undergo a population expansion slightly under the median of national statistical zones. Combined SA2 projections indicate an addition of 693 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 9.3% over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Madeley according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS residential building approvals distributed from statistical area statistics, the suburb of Madeley has averaged approximately 5 approved residential dwellings annually, accumulating to an estimated 25 homes across the last 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 17 approvals registered. Given that an average of 21.2 new residents arrived per completed home over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, resident demand is outpacing local supply by a wide margin, which generally drives up property pricing and heightens buyer competition. Concurrently, newly approved properties carry an average construction value of $437,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium housing. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $328,000 during the current financial year, highlighting the mostly residential character of the locality.

When compared against the broader Greater Perth area, development activity in the suburb of Madeley is substantially lower, sitting at 94.0% below the metropolitan average per capita. This constrained flow of new properties typically reinforces demand and sustains valuations for pre-existing houses. This rate of construction is also lower than national benchmarks, showing a mature housing market that may face geographical or zoning limits. Furthermore, all new residential approvals have consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the suburban profile of the area and appealing to buyers seeking standalone properties. Recording about 1470 people per residential approval, the suburb of Madeley demonstrates a highly established housing sector.

Long-term forecasts indicate that the suburb of Madeley will add 693 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new dwellings may fall short of demographic growth, potentially intensifying buyer rivalry and supporting higher property price appreciation.

Madeley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major construction works, and planning updates. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Wanneroo Road Intersection Upgrades, the Kingsway City Shopping Centre Serviced Apartments, the East Landsdale Precinct - Madeley Release Area, and the Madeley Central Kingsway City Activity Centre, with the accompanying index highlighting the most significant undertakings.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Madeley performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

The suburb of Madeley possesses a highly qualified workforce, a strong concentration of employment in essential services, a jobless rate of only 2.1%, and a 3.4% rise in estimated jobs over the previous year, according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. In March 2026, there were 4,288 employed local residents, and the unemployment rate sat 2.1% lower than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force is roughly equivalent to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census records indicate that a minor share of 8.3% of workers operated from home, though the context of pandemic lockdown regulations should be kept in mind.

The principal sectors employing local residents are healthcare & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The suburb of Madeley exhibits a distinct employment concentration in the finance & insurance sector, showing a representation share 1.7 times that of the broader region. Conversely, the mining sector has a minor role, employing 5.8% of the local workforce compared to 7.0% across the metropolitan area. The highly residential character of the locality means it provides relatively few local jobs, as seen in the contrast between the number of local jobs held by residents and the total resident workforce.

Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the twelve months leading to March 2026 saw employment levels rise by 3.4% and the active workforce expand by 3.8%, which led to a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth recorded a 2.0% increase in jobs and a 2.5% increase in the labor force, alongside a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand for the suburb of Madeley. These five and ten-year forecasts are mapped against the local employment distribution to project potential trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected changes vary greatly by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to the workforce composition of the suburb of Madeley yields an estimated employment increase of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Data from the ATO at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year, compiled by AreaSearch, shows that the suburb of Madeley has a median taxpayer income of $60,947 and an average of $73,848. This exceeds national figures, while Greater Perth registered a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current calculations suggest approximate values of $67,609 for the median and $81,920 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Madeley near the 70th percentile nationwide. The data shows that the weekly income bracket between $1,500 and $2,999 is the most common, accounting for 35.1% of residents, or 2,603 people, which is comparable to the wider metropolitan area where this cohort accounts for 32.0%. The high proportion of top-tier earners, with 30.1% receiving more than $3,000 per week, highlights strong household financial capacity in the suburb of Madeley. Housing costs consume 14.9% of income, while solid earnings place residents in the 75th percentile for disposable income, and the area is positioned in the 7th decile of the SEIFA economic index.

Madeley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

According to the most recent Census, the housing composition in the suburb of Madeley consisted of 88.8% detached houses and 11.2% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Madeley was identical to the metropolitan average at 29.9%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (52.2%) or occupied by tenants (17.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was higher than the Perth metropolitan average at $2,020, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $428, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350 respectively. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Madeley exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are notably higher than the national figure of $375.

Madeley features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Families make up the majority of households at 78.1%, consisting of couples with children at 42.7%, couples without children at 24.7%, and single parent households at 10.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 21.9%, with lone person households accounting for 20.3% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 persons is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Madeley exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The local educational profile is distinct within the region, with tertiary qualification rates at 28.5% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA3 average of 19.7%, which demonstrates a strong community focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 34.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 21.8%.

Engagement in learning is high, with 29.7% of local residents enrolled in an educational program. This student cohort includes 10.9% in primary schooling, 9.1% in secondary education, and 5.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.

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

Public transport data shows 36 active transit stops situated within the suburb of Madeley, consisting of various bus options. These stops accommodate 7 separate routes that combine to provide 1,670 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 170 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 83%, followed by train travel at 11%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.6 vehicles per household. A comparatively small share of 8.3% of workers perform their jobs from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of COVID-19 rules.

Transit service frequency averages 238 trips daily across all active routes, which translates to roughly 46 weekly departures for each individual stop.

The level of general health in Madeley is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

The suburb of Madeley records favorable health trends based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, with common conditions showing low frequency in the general community, though higher than national averages among older, vulnerable cohorts. The share of residents with private health insurance is high, sitting at approximately 57% of the total population, representing about 4,191 people, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 74.0% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Individuals aged 65 and older make up 17.7% of the local population, totaling 1,312 people, which exceeds the Greater Perth average of 16.1%. Senior health outcomes present some local difficulties, although they rank lower nationally than the overall population.

Madeley was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb of Madeley exhibits high cultural diversity, with 28.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 39.3% born in another country. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 54.1% of the population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which is practiced by 5.6% of residents compared to 2.5% across Greater Perth.

Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Madeley are English at 23.5%, Australian at 19.4%, and Other at 11.4%. Additionally, there are clear concentrations of certain ethnic background groups, with South Australian backgrounds representing 2.1% of the suburb of Madeley compared to 1.0% across the region, Macedonian backgrounds at 3.0% compared to 0.4%, and Croatian backgrounds at 1.5% compared to 0.8%.

Madeley's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age of 39 years in the suburb of Madeley is slightly older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and very close to the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 45 - 54 age bracket is noticeably over-represented locally at 15.4%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 11.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age category has expanded from 8.8% to 10.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 11.2% to 12.9%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.8% to 12.4%, and the 35 to 44 age range fell from 15.9% to 14.4%. Projections for 2041 indicate notable demographic shifts in the suburb of Madeley. Leading this change, the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to expand by 61%, representing an increase of 280 people, growing from 459 to 740. This demographic aging is further highlighted by residents aged 65 and over accounting for 65% of the total projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 are expected to contract.