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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's population is around 17,691 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,686 people (17.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,005 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,133 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 149 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 332 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's 17.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 67.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Anticipating future population dynamics, an above-median population growth relative to national areas is projected, with the area expected to increase by 3,740 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 18.0% in total 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 around 93 new dwelling approvals per year, with 468 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 25 so far in FY-26. With an average of 4.7 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $218,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. Additionally, $41.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to Greater Perth, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin has slightly more development (30.0% above regional average per person over the 5 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 with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 173 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Looking ahead, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is expected to grow by 3,182 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 41 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Maddington Central Redevelopment, Canning Rise Estate, Maddington Village Estate, and Albany Highway Intersection Upgrade (Kelvin/Olga Roads), with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin possesses a skilled workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 8.6%, and 0.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 8,330 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 4.5% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (65.6% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 4.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. Meanwhile, professional & technical services have a limited presence with 4.6% employment compared to 8.2% regionally. The ratio of 0.7 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.9% while the labour force increased by 2.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.0 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.3%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin SA2's median income among taxpayers is $51,719, with an average of $60,641. This is below the national average, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $56,694 (median) and $66,475 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin, between the 22nd and 29th percentiles. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 32.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,731 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, ranking at the 27th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 83.8% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin was lagging that of Perth metro, at 26.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (46.7%) or rented (27.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Perth metro average at $1,560, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 69.0% of all households, comprising 34.1% couples with children, 21.4% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.0%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households comprising 3.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people is 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 area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (18.6%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (27.3%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 107 active transport stops operating within Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 11 individual routes, collectively providing 1,506 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 322 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - the car remains the dominant mode at 84%, with 8% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A relatively low 4.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 215 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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 data reveals substantial challenges facing Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~8,703 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.2% and 7.1% of residents, respectively, while 71.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 16.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,878 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 38.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 45.0% born overseas. The main religion in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin is Christianity, which makes up 43.7% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 14.0% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Perth average of 3.2%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin are English, comprising 23.1% of the population, Other, comprising 21.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 11.2%, and Australian, comprising 19.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 5.7% of Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin (vs 1.4% regionally), Indian at 4.6% (vs 2.6%) and Maori at 0.9% (vs 0.9%).

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

At 36 years, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's median age is nearly matching the Greater Perth average of 37 and is similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin has a higher concentration of 75 - 84 residents (6.0%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (13.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.6% to 6.0% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 14.7% to 13.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 65 to 74 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 42%, adding 618 residents to reach 2,097. In contrast, both the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 age groups will see reduced numbers.