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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area around the suburb of Madeley, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Madeley's population is estimated at around 7,307 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 502 people (7.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,805 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,300, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in Jun 2024 and an additional 21 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,519 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Madeley's 7.4% growth since census positions it within 2.5 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the suburb of Madeley expected to increase by 781 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 10.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Madeley has averaged around 7 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 35 homes. So far in FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. On average, 13 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating substantial lag between supply and demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being built at an average value of $437,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

This financial year has seen $328,000 in commercial development approvals, predominantly residential-focused. Compared to Greater Perth, Madeley shows significantly reduced construction levels (91.0% below regional average per person), which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is also under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 1209 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Future projections show Madeley adding 774 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Madeley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Nine projects, identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area, have been planned or undertaken since 2015. These include Kingsway City Shopping Centre Serviced Apartments (commenced in Jun-2017), Wanneroo Road Intersection Upgrades (scheduled for completion by Dec-2018), Madeley Central (initially proposed in Feb-2016, with no recent updates), and East Landsdale Precinct - Madeley Release Area (planned since Jul-2015).

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

Madeley has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.6%, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 3.9%.

As of September 2025, 4,237 residents are employed, with a 2.4% lower unemployment rate compared to Greater Perth. Workforce participation is equal to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Census data shows that 8.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries in Madeley are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Notably, finance & insurance has employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Conversely, mining is under-represented with only 5.8% of Madeley's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 7.0%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, while labour force grew by 3.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 2.9% and labour force expand by 3.0%, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide insight into potential future demand within Madeley. These projections estimate that national employment will increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Madeley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Madeley has an income level above the national average, according to the latest data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Madeley is $60,947, with an average income of $73,848. These figures compare to those for Greater Perth, which are $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on a 9.62% growth in wages since financial year 2023, as per the Wage Price Index, current estimates suggest Madeley's median income would be approximately $66,810 and average income around $80,952 by September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Madeley are concentrated at the 70th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 35.1% of individuals (2,564 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to regional levels where 32.0% fall into this bracket. Higher earners are prominent in Madeley, with 30.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power within the community. Housing expenses account for 14.9% of income, and residents rank highly for disposable income, placing them at the 75th percentile nationally. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Madeley's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 88.8% houses and 11.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Madeley stood at 29.9%, aligning with Perth metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (52.2%) or rented (17.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Madeley was $2,020, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. Median weekly rent in Madeley was recorded at $428, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Madeley's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 78.1% of all households, including 42.7% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 10.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.9%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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 area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 28.5% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 19.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (21.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis indicates 36 active transport stops operating within Madeley, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are served by 7 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,670 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 170 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 83%, while 11% use the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 238 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per 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

Madeley demonstrates above-average health outcomes. AreaSearch's assessment indicates low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, albeit higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high in Madeley, approximately 57% of the total population (~4,129 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.8 and 6.1% of residents respectively, while 74.0% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Madeley has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,344 people), higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those for the broader 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

Madeley has a high level of cultural diversity, with 28.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.3% born overseas. The predominant religion in Madeley is Christianity, accounting for 54.1% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 5.6% compared to the Greater Perth average of 2.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.5%), Australian (19.4%), and Other (11.4%). Some ethnic groups have notable representation differences: South African at 2.1% in Madeley versus 1.0% regionally, Macedonian at 3.0% versus 0.4%, and Croatian at 1.5% versus 0.8%.

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

The median age in Madeley is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and very close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented at 15.4% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows residents have aged by an average of 1 year, with the median rising from 38 to 39 years. The 55 to 64 age group has grown from 8.8% to 10.9%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.2% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 14.8% to 12.3%, and the 35 to 44 age group dropped from 15.9% to 14.1%. By 2041, Madeley is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading this shift, the 75 to 84 age group will grow by 60%, reaching 782 people from 489. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 66% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Conversely, both the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.