Maida Vale

Maida Vale is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Maida Vale is estimated at around 4,843. This reflects an increase of 344 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,499 people. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of the ABS's ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of new addresses, is 4,746 residents. This level of population results in a density ratio of 587 persons per square kilometer. Maida Vale's population growth since the Census, at 7.6%, positions it within 2.3 percentage points of the national average (9.9%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 and post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase, with the suburb expected to reach around 5,103 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.6% over 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Maida Vale had around 11 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 59 homes were approved, with another 8 so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 1.9 new residents arriving per new home annually over the past five financial years.

The average construction value for new properties is around $454,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In FY-26, $1.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Perth, Maida Vale shows approximately 65% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 52nd percentile nationally for development activity. However, recent periods have seen an increase in activity, suggesting possible planning constraints in the area.

New development consists mostly of detached dwellings (92.0%) with a smaller portion of townhouses or apartments (8.0%), maintaining Maida Vale's traditional low density character. With around 315 people per dwelling approval, the developing market shows potential for growth. Population forecasts indicate Maida Vale will gain approximately 176 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Maida Vale has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Twelve projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area. Key projects include High Wycombe South Residential Precinct, Maida Vale South Urban Investigation Area, Maida Vale Reserve Master Plan, and Maida Vale Road Local Development Plan (Lot 170). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Maida Vale ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Maida Vale has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8%. As of September 2025, 2,707 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is lower at 69.3% compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. Only 9.6% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing (2.1 times the regional level), but under-representation in health care & social assistance (10.8% vs Greater Perth's 14.8%).

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8%, labour force by 2.0%, leading to a unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% and labour force grow by 3.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maida Vale's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Maida Vale suburb's income level is among Australia's highest, per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Maida Vale's median taxpayer income is $59,262, average income stands at $79,591, compared to Greater Perth's $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. With a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $64,963 (median) and $87,248 (average). Census data shows Maida Vale's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 62nd percentile nationally. Income distribution reveals that 34.3% of residents (1,661 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring regional levels at 32.0%. After housing costs, 86.4% of income remains for other expenses. Maida Vale's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Maida Vale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maida Vale was 38.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.7% and rented ones at 12.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Perth metro's $1,907. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Maida Vale's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 80.1% of all households, including 34.6% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.9%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Maida Vale shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 18.8%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (29.7%). Educational participation is high, with 26.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.2% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 4.3% in tertiary education.

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

Maida Vale has 48 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that collectively facilitate 955 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 254 meters from the nearest transport stop. Most residents in this predominantly residential area commute outward daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 90% of residents. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 9.6% of residents work from home, a figure that might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 136 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Maida Vale is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Maida Vale shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (2,847 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.5% and 7.5% of residents respectively. 68.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,026 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Maida Vale records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Maida Vale's cultural diversity aligns with the wider region's average, with 75.5% of its population born in Australia, 89.8% being citizens, and 92.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 48.9%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups are English (32.6%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (7.3%). Divergences include Dutch (1.8% vs regional 1.5%), Polish (0.9% vs 0.7%), and South African (0.7% vs 1.0%).

Maida Vale's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Maida Vale is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 15.0% of the population in Maida Vale, compared to a lower representation of the 25-34 cohort at 10.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.1% to 7.8%, while the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 11.6% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.1% to 12.9%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 11.7% to 10.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Maida Vale, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 121% (an increase of 170 people), reaching a total of 311 from 140. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 84% of the total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.