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

By Nov 2025, the estimated population of the Maida Vale statistical area (Lv2) was around 4,843. This figure reflects a growth of 344 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,499. AreaSearch's estimation, based on ERP data from Jun 2024 and additional validated addresses post-Census, suggests a resident population of 4,746. This results in a density ratio of 587 persons per square kilometer. The area's growth rate since the Census, at 7.6%, is within 2.1 percentage points of the national average (9.7%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.0% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 years post-2032, growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied. By 2041, the Maida Vale (SA2) is projected to increase by 273 persons, reflecting a total increase of 3.8% over 17 years.

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

Maida Vale has seen approximately 11 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 59 homes were approved, with another 8 approved in FY-26 so far. 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 $454,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $1.9 million, reflecting Maida Vale's residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Maida Vale shows around 65% of the construction activity per person and ranks in the 52nd percentile nationally for development activity. However, recent periods have seen increasing activity, suggesting potential planning constraints in the area.

New developments consist primarily of detached dwellings (92.0%) with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 8.0%, maintaining Maida Vale's traditional low-density character. With around 315 people per dwelling approval, Maida Vale exhibits a developing market. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 185 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 as potentially impacting 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 likely to be most 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 strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of September 2025, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%. Out of 2,700 residents, 1.9% were unemployed, with workforce participation at 65.2%, matching Greater Perth's rate. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area has a particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 10.8% compared to Greater Perth's 14.8%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, labour force grew by 2.0%, resulting in a rise of unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% and unemployment increase marginally. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. 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.

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 according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Maida Vale's median income among taxpayers is $59,262 and average income stands at $79,591, comparing to Greater Perth's figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $64,963 (median) and $87,248 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals incomes in Maida Vale cluster around the 62nd percentile nationally. Distribution shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 34.3% of residents (1,661 people), mirroring regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. After housing, 86.4% of income remains for other expenses and SEIFA income ranking places Maida Vale 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.6% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 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 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 at 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%. Among those with university qualifications, bachelor degrees are most common at 13.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 40.1% of residents aged 15 and above, including 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 education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis in Maida Vale shows 46 active transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 955 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is assessed as good, with residents on average located 254 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 136 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 20 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 show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts.

Approximately 59% of the total population has private health cover, which totals 2,847 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.5% of residents) and mental health issues (7.5%). A majority, 68.5%, report being completely free of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Perth. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 20.2% of the population, numbering 978 people. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with the general 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, with 75.5% born in Australia, 89.8% being citizens, and 92.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, making up 48.9%. Judaism is slightly overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (32.6%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (7.3%). Dutch (1.8%) and Polish (0.9%) are notably overrepresented, while South African representation is similar at 0.7%.

Maida Vale's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Maida Vale is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years, and also older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 has a strong representation at 14.9% compared to Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 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 10.3%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 14.1% to 13.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Maida Vale, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 128% (167 people), reaching 298 from 130. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 85% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.