Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the resident population of Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is approximately 17,642 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,637 people (17.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 15,005 residents. This demographic shift is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 17,572 in June 2025 alongside 167 validated new addresses identified since the census. The population level results in a density of 331 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living conditions and space for potential future residential projects. The 17.6% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark (9.3%) and the broader SA3 region, positioning the locality as a leader in regional growth. The main driver of this expansion was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 82.1% of the overall population rise during recent times, though natural increase and interstate movements also made positive contributions.

AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 regions lacking this specific data, and to project demographic changes past 2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age bracket from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Looking ahead, the locality is projected to experience population expansion above the national median, gaining 3,350 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP figures, which represents an overall growth of 18.6% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

In Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin, development approvals have averaged approximately 93 dwellings annually, amounting to 468 residential properties over the last 5 financial years. During the current FY-26, 50 approvals have been documented. With an average of 4.8 new residents per constructed dwelling joining the area annually over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential supply is lagging behind demand. This imbalance typically intensifies buyer competition and drives upward pressure on prices, even as new dwellings are completed at a mean cost of $218,000—a figure below regional averages that provides more budget-friendly entry points for buyers. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $41.2 million have been registered during this financial year, indicating robust local business investment.

Relative to Greater Perth, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin exhibits slightly elevated building activity, running 29.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which helps satisfy buyer options while supporting existing real estate values. Recent residential construction consists of 85.0% detached houses and 15.0% attached dwellings, maintaining a low-density suburban character that appeals to buyers seeking space. Representing about 178 people per dwelling approval, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin displays the typical markers of a growth corridor.

Demographic projections indicate Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin will add 3,280 residents by 2041, derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Residential construction is keeping a steady pace relative to this anticipated growth, though home buyers may face rising competition as the population expands.

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure updates, major development projects, and urban planning changes are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 39 projects likely to influence the area. Primary developments include the Maddington Central Redevelopment, Canning Rise Estate, Maddington Village Estate, and the Albany Highway Intersection Upgrade (Kelvin/Olga Roads), with the detailed list below focusing on those of greatest significance.

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Employment drivers in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

The workforce in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is characterized by a strong presence of industrial and manufacturing sectors, with an unemployment rate of 8.4% and an estimated annual job growth of 1.0%. By March 2026, 8,422 local residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 4.2% higher than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, indicating potential for labor market improvement, while labor force participation is also lower (64.5% versus 70.2% in Greater Perth). Census records indicate that a minor 4.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been affected by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

Resident employment is primary focused in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local workforce shows a distinct specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment shares reaching 2.0 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 4.6% of local jobs compared to 8.2% across the wider region. A ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a higher than average availability of local jobs.

According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the number of employed residents rose by 1.0% while the total labor force grew by 2.0%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and its labor force grow by 2.5%, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.4 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on prospective employment trends in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to project future employment shifts. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these sectoral trends to the local employment mix suggests Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's employment could grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to the most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $51,719 and an average of $60,641. These figures sit below national benchmarks, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current income estimates would be roughly $57,372 for the median and $67,269 for the average as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin are relatively low, falling between the 22nd and 29th percentiles. The largest income bracket contains 32.4% of households earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (representing 5,716 residents), which aligns closely with the regional rate of 32.0%. Housing affordability challenges are prominent, with only 82.3% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 27th percentile.

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin consisted of 83.8% separate houses and 16.2% other housing structures (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other options. Home ownership rates in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin trailed the metropolitan average at 26.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (46.7%) or tenants (27.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was $1,560, which is lower than the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to $350 across Perth metro. Nationally, the area's mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Families make up the majority of households at 69.0%, which is split into couples with children (34.1%), couples without children (21.4%), and single parent households (12.2%). The remaining 31.0% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 27.0% and group housing making up 3.9%. The median household size stands at 2.7 people, which is slightly larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The region presents educational challenges, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (18.6%) sitting below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (27.3%).

Enrolment in education is relatively high, with 31.9% of the population participating in formal study. This comprises 11.0% in primary schooling, 9.0% in secondary schooling, and 4.3% in tertiary programs.

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

Public transport infrastructure includes 107 active stops in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin, spanning both train and bus networks. These stops are served by 11 routes, offering 1,506 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 322 meters from their closest stop. As a suburban residential area, most workers commute out of the locality, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, followed by trains at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per household. A low 4.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions at the time.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 215 daily trips, representing approximately 14 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops to the central point of the area.

Health performance in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health indicators point to challenges in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, with notable condition rates present in both younger and older populations. Private health insurance participation is relatively low, covering approximately 49% of the population (~8,679 people). This is below the Greater Perth rate of 59.0% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical diagnoses in the region are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.2 and 7.1% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 71.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health profiles for working-age residents are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.5% of the population (2,730 people), with senior health outcomes presenting some difficulties and national rankings aligning with the broader population trends.

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 38.9% of the population using a language other than English at home and 45.0% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 43.7% of local residents. The most distinct divergence is the Islamic population, which represents 14.0% of the community, substantially higher than the Greater Perth average of 3.2%.

Looking at ancestral backgrounds (parental country of birth), the primary groups in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin are English at 23.1%, Other at 21.9% (which is notably above the regional average of 11.2%), and Australian at 19.5%. There are also distinct concentrations of other communities: Filipino residents make up 5.7% of the population (compared to 1.4% across the region), Indian residents account for 4.6% (compared to 2.6% regionally), and Maori residents comprise 0.9% (matching the regional average of 0.9%).

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is 36 years, closely matching the Greater Perth average of 37 and sitting slightly below the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Perth region, the locality has a higher share of residents aged 15 - 24 (13.4%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (14.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.2% to 13.4% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket has increased from 4.6% to 5.7%. Conversely, the proportion of children aged 0 to 4 has decreased from 7.0% to 6.1%. Demographic projections suggest the age distribution will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow the fastest at 30%, adding 621 residents to reach 2,726, while the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 groups are projected to decline.