Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin
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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

As of November 2025, the population of Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's is approximately 17,362. This figure represents a 15.7% increase from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,005. The estimated resident population as of June 2024 was 17,133, with an additional 151 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 325 persons per square kilometer. Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's growth rate exceeded the national average of 8.9% during this period. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 67.9% of overall population gains, with all migration factors contributing positively to growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). By 2041, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected increase of 3,740 persons, reflecting a total increase of 20.2% over the 17 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

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin has averaged approximately 93 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 468 homes were approved, with an additional 16 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 4.7 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years.

This has resulted in supply substantially lagging behind demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $218,000, which is under regional levels, indicating more affordable housing choices for buyers. In FY26, $41.2 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to Greater Perth, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin has seen slightly more development, with 30.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This has maintained good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises 85.0% detached dwellings and 15.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location currently has approximately 173 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Looking ahead, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is projected to grow by 3,511 residents through to 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with these growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 41 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Tonkin Highway Corridor Upgrade (Kelvin Road Interchange), Westgold Resources Distribution Facility, Canning Rise Estate, and City of Gosnells Local Planning Scheme 24. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 8.0% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 3.2% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 8,297 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin lags at 58.8% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. There is particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence with 4.6% employment compared to 8.2% regionally. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.2% while labour force increased by 3.3%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released in financial year 2022, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's median income among taxpayers is $50,630, with an average of $58,562. This is below the national average, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $57,819 (median) and $66,878 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin, between the 23rd and 29th percentiles. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 32.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (5,625 residents), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 27th percentile.

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.8% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin was at 26.1%, similar to Perth metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings made up 46.7%, with rented dwellings at 27.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,560, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 69.0% of all households, including 34.1% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.0%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 18.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 27.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education. A total of nine schools operate within the area as of 2021, educating approximately 2,563 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 966) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with six primary and three secondary schools serving distinct age groups. Note that for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin has 103 active public transport stops. These are served by 12 routes offering a total of 2,187 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 322 meters.

There are approximately 312 daily trips across all routes, equating to about 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin shows relatively positive health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, despite being higher than the national average in older at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low, at approximately 49% (8,524 people), compared to Greater Perth's 51.2%. Nationally, it stands at 55.3%.

The most common conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.2% and 7.1% of residents respectively. 71.6% declare no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 73.3%. The area has 15.7% (2,724 people) aged 65 and over, with health outcomes requiring more attention than the broader population.

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 ranks high in cultural diversity with 38.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 45.0% born overseas by the 2016 Census. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 43.7%. However, Islam is notably overrepresented at 14.0%, compared to 11.8% in Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.1%), Other (21.9%), and Australian (19.5%). Notably, Filipino (5.7%) and Indian (4.6%) residents are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.9% and 5.4%, respectively. Maori representation is also notable at 0.9%.

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

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's median age in 2021 was 36 years, nearly matching Greater Perth's average of 37. This is modestly below the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin had a higher concentration of 0-4 residents (6.3%) but fewer 65-74 year-olds (8.1%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the 75-84 age group grew from 4.6% to 5.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 13.5% to 12.8%. Demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's age profile by 2041. The 65-74 cohort is projected to grow strongly at 49%, adding 692 residents to reach 2,097. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.