Midland

Population growth drivers in Midland are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, the estimated population of the suburb of Midland is around 6,945. This reflects an increase of 610 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,335. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,899, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 50 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,657 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 9.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas post-2032, AreaSearch utilises the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). According to these projections, an above median population growth is expected for national statistical areas, with the suburb projected to expand by 1,521 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 21.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Midland among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Midland has experienced around 38 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 190 homes. So far in FY26, 21 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 averages 2.5 new residents per year, indicating healthy demand supporting property values. New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $374,000, aligning with regional trends.

In FY26, Midland has registered $51.8 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Midland records lower building activity, 57.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, though building activity has accelerated recently. New development consists of 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% townhouses or apartments, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Midland has approximately 134 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate forecasts Midland will gain 1,475 residents by 2041, with development keeping reasonable pace with projected growth despite increasing competition among buyers as the population expands.

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

AreaSearch has identified a total of thirteen projects that are expected to impact the area significantly due to their influence on local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Notable among these are Midland Redevelopment Scheme - Central Precinct (Stage 2), New Junction Precinct, METRONET New Midland Station and METRONET East - Midland, and The Avenues Midland. The following list provides details of those projects deemed most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Midland faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Midland has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 8.9% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.1%.

As of June 2025, Midland's unemployment rate is 5.1%, higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Midland lags at 55.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. Retail trade is particularly specialized with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Education & training has limited presence with 3.9% employment compared to the regional 9.2%. There are 1.2 workers for every resident in Midland, indicating it functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.1% and labour force by 4.2%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insight into potential future demand within Midland. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, with local employment projected to increase by 6.1% and 13.1% respectively, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Midland's median income is $54,472 and average income is $65,951. Greater Perth's figures are a median of $58,380 and an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Midland would be approximately $62,207 (median) and $75,316 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes are at the 9th percentile and personal income is at the 31st percentile. Income analysis shows that the largest segment, comprising 28.8%, earns between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly (2,000 residents). This pattern is similar to regional levels where 32.0% fall within this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Midland, with only 78.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 6th percentile.

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

Midland's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 32.3% houses and 67.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Midland was at 17.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (19.0%) or rented (63.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,350, below Perth metro's average of $1,842. Median weekly rent in Midland was $295, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Midland's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 46.1% of all households, including 12.4% couples with children, 17.6% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 53.9%, with lone person households at 47.8% and group households comprising 6.1%. The median household size is 1.9 people, smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Midland fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 18.0%, 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 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 30.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in primary, 5.7% in secondary, and 5.3% in tertiary education. Midland's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 410 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 988) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is split between 1 primary and 3 secondary institutions. Local school capacity is limited at 5.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.6, leading many families to travel for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Midland's public transport analysis shows 67 operational stops. These include train and bus services. There are 44 distinct routes serving these stops, offering a combined total of 3,473 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 183 meters. Daily service frequency averages 496 trips across all routes, translating to about 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Midland is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Midland faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53%, slightly above the average SA2 area's rate of around 46%. The most frequent medical issues are mental health concerns (12.6%) and arthritis (8.3%), while 62.9% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth. Midland has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 19.2% (1,333 people), than Greater Perth's 12.6%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges similar to those seen in the general population.

Midland is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Midland has a high level of cultural diversity, with 25.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.3% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Midland, making up 45.3% of people there. However, the most noticeable overrepresentation is seen in the 'Other' category, which comprises 1.7% of Midland's population compared to 2.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Midland are English at 26.9%, Australian at 19.5%, and Other at 10.9%. Notably, certain ethnic groups have higher representation in Midland than regionally: Maori at 2.3% (vs 1.4%), Filipino at 4.6% (vs 2.4%), and Croatian at 1.4% (vs 0.9%).

Midland's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Midland is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years. It is also close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the 25-34 age group is over-represented in Midland at 18.3%, while the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 7.1%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has increased from 14.0% to 15.1% of Midland's population. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.7% to 11.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Midland. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 85%, reaching 837 people from 451. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 62% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.