Maylands (WA)

Maylands has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Maylands (WA) had an estimated population of 14,886 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 1,687 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,199. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 14,806 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 148 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,983 persons per square kilometer, placing Maylands in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 12.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends project an above median growth for the suburb, with an expected increase of 2,825 persons to 2041, reflecting an 18.4% total increase over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Maylands when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Maylands has seen approximately 27 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, around 139 homes were approved, with an additional 14 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each home built over this period attracts about 11 new residents per year.

This significant demand exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $636,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen approximately $4.4 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Maylands records notably lower building activity, at 50.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings usually strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

Additionally, this activity is under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. New development in Maylands consists of approximately 85.0% detached dwellings and 15.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (31.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. At around 570 people per approval, Maylands shows a mature, established area. Looking ahead, Maylands is expected to grow by approximately 2,731 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Maylands Town Centre Revitalisation, Maylands Lakes Environmental Restoration Masterplan, Lyric on Eighth, and Lyric Theatre Residences (43-53 Eighth Avenue). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Maylands exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Maylands has a highly educated workforce. The essential services sectors are well represented with an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 1.5%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 10,173 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.2% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 81.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 9.1% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training sectors.

The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, construction has limited presence with 5.9% employment compared to 9.3% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 1.5% while labour force increased by 2.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Maylands. These projections suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Maylands' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Maylands had a median income among taxpayers of $60,946 and an average level of $77,912. These figures are higher than the national averages of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively in Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Maylands would be approximately $66,809 (median) and $85,407 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows individual earnings rank at the 82nd percentile nationally ($1,050 weekly), while household income ranks lower at the 42nd percentile. Income distribution reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.9% of residents (4,599 people), similar to regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Maylands, with only 83.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 42nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Maylands displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Maylands, as per the latest Census data, 31.0% of dwellings were houses while 68.9% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maylands stood at 18.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.2% and rented ones at 50.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Maylands was $300, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Maylands' mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were substantially lower at $300 compared to the national figure of $375.

Maylands features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 50.1% of all households, including 16.3% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 49.9%, with lone person households at 43.0% and group households comprising 6.9%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Maylands shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Maylands is notably high, with 45.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data. This compares favourably to the broader SA4 region at 24.3% and WA state average at 27.9%. University graduates make up the largest share at 30.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications holders at 10.8% and graduate diplomas holders at 4.1%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.9% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.8% and certificates for 18.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% pursuing tertiary education, 6.3% in primary education, and 4.8% in secondary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 59 active transport stops in Maylands. These include a mix of train and bus services, with 16 routes operating weekly trips totalling 3,868. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 178 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode at 69%, followed by train at 13% and bus at 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 9.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 552 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 65 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Maylands is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Maylands shows above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~8,653 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 11.1 and 7.5% of residents respectively. Seventy-one point six percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 13.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,024 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 high level of cultural diversity, with 25.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Maylands, accounting for 36.6% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, with 0.4% of Maylands' population identifying as such, compared to 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups in Maylands are English (24.9%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (13.6%). Notably, Polish, Welsh, and French ethnicities are overrepresented in Maylands compared to the regional averages: Polish at 1.4% versus 0.7%, Welsh at 0.8% versus 0.7%, and French at 0.8% versus 0.5%.

Maylands's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 36 years, Maylands's median age is nearly matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Perth, Maylands has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (23.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.4% to 4.8%, while the 15 to 24 age group increased from 10.0% to 11.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 11.9% to 11.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Maylands's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow strongly at 16%, adding 562 residents to reach a total of 4,090. In contrast, both the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.