Maylands (SA)

Maylands 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 Maylands (SA) is around 1,689. This reflects a growth of 181 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,508. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 1,665 in June 2024, based on ABS ERP data, and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,186 persons per square kilometer, placing Maylands (SA) in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The suburb's growth rate of 12.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both state and metropolitan averages, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 92.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

Population projections for Maylands (SA) are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia estimates released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections adjusted to SA2 levels using weighted aggregation for areas not covered by ABS data or years post-2032. Based on these projections, Maylands (SA) is expected to increase by 162 persons to reach a total population of around 1,851 by the year 2041, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 2.6% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Maylands 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, Maylands averaged around 4 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 24 homes. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.4 people moved to the area per new home constructed, suggesting solid demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $836,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. Relative to Greater Adelaide, Maylands records markedly lower building activity, 53.0% below regional average per person, which generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This limited new supply also reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints, as it is below average nationally. New development consists of 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix providing options across different price points. With around 285 people per dwelling approval, Maylands shows a developing market.

Future projections show Maylands adding 44 residents by 2041, from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Maylands has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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Employment conditions in Maylands demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Maylands has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the past year (AreaSearch aggregation).

As of June 2025, there are 919 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 66.4%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, the area has a high concentration in professional & technical jobs, with employment levels at 2.2 times the regional average.

Retail trade, however, has limited presence with 5.9% employment compared to the regional average of 10.0%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.4%, and labour force grew by 1.5%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.8%. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.1%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. For future insights, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maylands' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

Maylands' income level is exceptionally high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Maylands' median income among taxpayers is $62,577 and the average income stands at $94,360. These figures compare to Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $70,606 (median) and $106,466 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows individual earnings stand out at the 80th percentile nationally ($1,018 weekly). Income analysis reveals that 27.2% of locals in Maylands fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 31.8% in the same category. After housing expenses, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Maylands displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Maylands, as per the latest Census evaluation, 65.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 34.6% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In contrast, Adelaide metro had 51.7% houses and 48.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maylands stood at 35.5%, similar to Adelaide metro's level, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (32.4%) or rented (32.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maylands was $2,167, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $2,000. Weekly rent in Maylands was $338, slightly lower than the Adelaide metro figure of $340. Nationally, Maylands' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $338 versus the national figure of $375.

Maylands features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 60.0% of all households, including 27.6% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.0%, with lone person households at 36.3% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, aligning with the Greater Adelaide average.

Maylands demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Maylands, 49.8% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, exceeding the state (SA) average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide average of 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 31.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.9% and graduate diplomas at 5.4%. Vocational pathways account for 21.2%, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 11.5%. Current educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.0% in primary, 7.5% in tertiary, and 6.8% in secondary education. Educational facilities seem to be located outside Maylands' immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis shows four active stops operating within Maylands, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by thirteen individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,161 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 241 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 165 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 290 weekly trips per individual stop.

Maylands's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Maylands during May with both young and old age cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 64% of the total population (1,084 people) had private health cover, compared to 61.4% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 9.2% of residents and asthma impacting 7.1%, while 71.3% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.4% across Greater Adelaide.

Maylands had 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (297 people), lower than the 20.9% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Maylands 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

Maylands has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.5% of its population born overseas and 20.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Maylands, accounting for 42.0% of its population. The category 'Other' is slightly overrepresented in Maylands compared to Greater Adelaide, with 1.3% versus 1.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.4%), Australian (19.9%), and Italian (11.8%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Hungarian is more prevalent at 0.5% in Maylands compared to the regional average of 0.3%, French is at 0.8% versus the regional 0.4%, and Greek is at 2.8% compared to 2.9%.

Maylands hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Maylands as of May was 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 had a strong representation at 14.5% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort was less prevalent at 8.9%. Post-2021 Census data showed that the 15 to 24 age group grew from 11.2% to 13.4%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 13.4% to 14.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 14.2% to 12.6%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 10.2% to 8.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Maylands. Leading this shift, the 85+ age group is expected to grow by 62% (32 people), reaching 85 from 52. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 78% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 25-34 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.