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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates that Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's population is approximately 17,362 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 2,357 people, a 15.7% rise from the 2021 Census which reported a population of 15,005. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,133 in June 2024 and an additional 151 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 325 persons per square kilometer, suggesting ample space per person and potential for further development. Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's growth of 15.7% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics anticipate above median growth for national areas, with the area projected to increase by 3,740 persons to 2041, 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 averaged approximately 93 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, totaling 468 homes. In FY26, up until now, 19 dwellings have been approved. This area has seen an average of 4.7 people moving in for each dwelling built over these five years, indicating a significant gap between supply and demand, which often leads to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $218,000, lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year has seen $41.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating strong local business investment. Comparing Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin to Greater Perth, the area shows slightly higher development activity, with 30.0% more approvals per person over the five-year period, maintaining 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 has approximately 173 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is expected to grow by 3,511 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, though buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 41 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Tonkin Highway Corridor Upgrade (Kelvin Road Interchange), Maddington Central Redevelopment, Canning Rise Estate, and Maddington Village Estate. The following list details projects most relevant to the area.

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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 8.2% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year.

There were 8,319 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 4.3%, higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation lagged at 58.8% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing had a particularly strong presence with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services had limited presence at 4.6% compared to the regional rate of 8.2%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.7, indicating local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.3% while labour force grew by 2.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment and labour force grow by 2.9% and 3.0% respectively, with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov showed WA employment contracted by 0.27%, losing 5,520 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 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 employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $50,630 and an average of $58,562. This was below the national average. Greater Perth had a median income of $58,380 and an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin would be approximately $57,819 (median) and $66,878 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals incomes rank modestly in the area, between the 22nd and 29th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis shows the largest segment comprises 32.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (5,625 residents), similar to the surrounding region at 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), compared to Perth metro's 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin was 26.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.7% and rented ones at 27.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,560, below 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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (27.3%). Educational participation is high, with 31.9% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.0% in primary, 9.0% in secondary, and 4.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 21 weekly trips per 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 shows Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions compared to the general population, but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 49% of the total population (~8,524 people) has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Perth's 51.2% and the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (7.2%) and asthma (7.1%), while 71.6% of residents claim to be completely free of medical ailments compared to 73.3% in Greater Perth.

There are 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,724 people), with health outcomes among seniors 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 38.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Maddington-Orange Grove-Martin, making up 43.7% of people. However, Islam is notably overrepresented, comprising 14.0% compared to the Greater Perth average of 11.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.1%), Other (21.9%), and Australian (19.5%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino is overrepresented at 5.7%, Indian at 4.6%, and Maori at 0.9%.

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

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years. This is slightly below the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin has a higher proportion of residents aged 0-4 (6.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (8.1%). Between 2021 and present, the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.6% to 5.8%. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 14 has decreased from 13.5% to 12.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's age profile. The 65 to 74 age group is projected to grow by 49%, adding 692 residents to reach a total of 2,097. In contrast, both the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.