Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin
Statistical Area - sa2

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 as of Aug 2025, the population of Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is around 17,359 people. This represents an increase of 2,354 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,005 people in the area. The growth from June 2024's estimated resident population of 17,133 plus an additional 150 validated new addresses is inferred to result in this current population figure. This equates to a density ratio of 325 persons per square kilometer. Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's growth rate of 15.7% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.6%, making it a growth leader in its SA3 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being 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 the 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 project an above median growth for national areas, with the area expected to increase by 3,740 persons to reach a total of 21,099 people by 2041. This reflects an overall increase of 20.2% over the 17-year period from 2025 to 2041.

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 annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, showing 468 dwellings approved between FY21 and FY25, with 4 already approved in FY26. Over these five years, an average of 4.7 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. This indicates supply lagging demand, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $355,000, below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY26, commercial approvals totaling $41.2 million have been registered, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, Maddington-Orange Grove-Martin has had 30.0% more development per person over the past five years, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting 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. By 2041, Maddington-Orange Grove-Martin is projected to grow by 3,514 residents. Building activity is keeping pace with these growth projections, though heightened buyer competition may arise as the population increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 43 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include the Tonkin Highway Corridor Upgrade (Kelvin Road Interchange), Westgold Resources Distribution Facility, Canning Rise Estate, and Albany Highway Intersection Upgrade (Kelvin/Olga Roads). The following list details those considered 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. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 8.0%.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 3.2%. In 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 the area lags behind Greater Perth at 58.8% compared to 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

The area has a 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 only 4.6% employment compared to 8.2% regionally. The ratio of workers to residents, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm at 0.7 workers per resident. 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. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% and the labour force grow by 3.8%, with a slight increase in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 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, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022 shows 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 11.61% from July 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $56,508 (median) and $65,361 (average). Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 27th percentile, family incomes at the 24th percentile, and personal incomes at the 29th percentile in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin. Income analysis shows the largest segment comprises 32.4% earning $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, which is also prevalent in 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

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). This compares to Perth metro's 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was 26.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.7% and rented ones at 27.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,560, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in the area was $300, compared to Perth metro's $330. Nationally, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,560 against Australia's average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 31.0%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households making up 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 has educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 18.6%, significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (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 network of 9 schools operates within Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin, educating approximately 2,563 students. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 966) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with 6 primary and 3 secondary schools serving distinct age groups. Note: where schools show '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 a mix of train and bus services provided by 12 routes. The total weekly passenger trips across these routes is 2,187.

Residential accessibility to transport is rated good with an average distance of 322 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 312 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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 shows relatively positive health outcomes for residents in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 49% of the total population (~8,523 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Perth's 51.2% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.2 and 7.1% of residents respectively, while 71.6% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 73.3%. There are 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,723 people), with health outcomes among seniors presenting some challenges that require 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 high cultural diversity, with 38.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 45.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in this area, accounting for 43.7%. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 14.0% versus 11.8%.

Top ancestry groups are English (23.1%), Other (21.9%), and Australian (19.5%). Notable divergences include Filipino at 5.7% (regional average: 2.9%), Indian at 4.6% (regional average: 5.4%), and Maori at 0.9% (regional average: 1.0%).

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

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin'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, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin has a higher concentration of residents aged 0-4 (6.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (8.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 4.6% to 5.8%. Conversely, the age group of 5-14 has declined from 13.5% to 12.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's age profile will evolve significantly. The 65-74 cohort is projected to grow by 49%, adding 692 residents to reach a total of 2,097. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.