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 November 2025, the estimated population of Maida Vale is around 4772 people. This reflects a growth of 273 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4499 people in the suburb. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 4743 people following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 578 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per person and potential for further development. Maida Vale's growth rate of 6.1% since the census is within 2.8 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed roughly 73.0% to the overall population gains in recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 estimates, AreaSearch utilises 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 for Australian statistical areas. By 2041, Maida Vale's population is expected to increase by approximately 275 persons, reflecting an overall increase of around 5.4% over the 17-year period.

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 approximately 11 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Between FY21 and FY25, around 57 homes were approved, with another 3 so far in FY26. This translates to about 2 people moving to the area per new home constructed over these years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $454,000. In FY26, there have been $1.7 million in commercial development approvals recorded, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Maida Vale has about 63% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 33rd percentile nationally for areas assessed. This suggests limited buyer options but increasing demand for established homes due to constrained supply. The current new building activity is dominated by standalone homes (82.0%) with townhouses or apartments making up the rest (18.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

The estimated population per dwelling approval in Maida Vale is 497 people, reflecting its quiet and low-activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 258 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twelve projects that could affect this region. Notable 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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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Maida Vale performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Maida Vale has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 3.0%.

As of June 2025, 2,763 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is on par with Greater Perth at 65.2%. Leading industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 2.1 times the regional level, but has lower representation in health care & social assistance at 10.8% compared to the regional average of 14.8%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, labour force by 3.1%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Greater Perth had similar trends with employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maida Vale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Maida Vale's median income among taxpayers was $59,262 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $79,591 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Maida Vale would be approximately $67,677 (median) and $90,893 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Maida Vale cluster around the 62nd percentile nationally. In income distribution, 34.3% of locals (1,636 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area where 32.0% occupy this bracket. After housing expenses, 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, comprised 97.4% houses and 2.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maida Vale stood at 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 average of $1,907. Median weekly rent in Maida Vale was $400, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Maida Vale's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for the remaining 19.9%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 2.2%. 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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 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. Maida Vale Primary School serves the area, enrolling 433 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents (9.1) are below the regional average (17.5), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Maida Vale has 51 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 951 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically living within 254 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 135 daily trips across all routes, equating to around 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Maida Vale's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Maida Vale residents exhibit relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen equally among young and old age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population, which amounts to 2,805 people, compared to 55.7% across Greater Perth.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.5%) and mental health issues (7.5%). Notably, 68.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the 69.2% reported in Greater Perth. As of a recent report, approximately 20.3%, or 968 people, are aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, generally aligning with the broader population's health profile.

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 broader region, as 75.5% of its residents were born in Australia, 89.8% are citizens, and 92.4% speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 48.9% of Maida Vale's population. While Judaism's representation is similar to Greater Perth at 0.1%, there's notable overrepresentation of Dutch ancestry (1.8% vs 1.8%), Polish (0.9% vs 0.7%), and South African (0.7% vs 0.7%).

The top three parental birth countries are England (32.6%), Australia (27.3%), and Ireland (7.3%).

Maida Vale hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Maida Vale is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 14.9% of the population compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 10.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.1% to 7.2%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 11.6% to 13.0%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 11.7% to 10.4%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 14.1% to 13.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Maida Vale, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 134% (from 128 to 301 people). The combined 65+ age groups will account for 80% of total population growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.