Maylands
Statistical Area - sa2

Maylands has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Maylands' population is approximately 14,986 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,692 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,294. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 14,971 in June 2024 and an additional 147 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,985 persons per square kilometer, placing Maylands in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Maylands' growth rate of 12.7% since the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (8.6%) and its SA3 area, making it a growth leader regionally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in this area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises 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 trends project an above median growth for Australian statistical areas, with Maylands expected to expand by 2,876 persons to 2041, recording a total gain of 19.1% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Maylands when compared nationally

Maylands has averaged approximately 27 new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, there have been 139 homes approved. In FY-26, so far, there have been 2 approvals.

On average, for every home built over these five years, there were 11.2 new residents. This shows that supply is substantially lagging demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average value of new homes being built is $636,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. There have been $4.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Maylands has significantly less development activity, which is 51.0% below the regional average per person.

This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 86.0% detached dwellings and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. However, new construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (31.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes. With around 666 people per dwelling approval, Maylands reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate that Maylands will gain 2,861 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Maylands has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are Maylands Town Centre Revitalisation, Infrastructure Development Fund Apartments, Maylands Lakes Environmental Restoration Masterplan, and Lyric on Eighth. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Maylands exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Maylands has an educated workforce with key services sectors well represented, a low unemployment rate of 3.5%, and estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the past year. As of June 2025, 10,287 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.4% below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Maylands is high at 71.6%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Notably, the area has a high concentration in professional & technical jobs, with levels at 1.4 times the regional average. However, construction employment is limited at 5.9%, compared to the regional average of 9.3%.

The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.5% and labour force grew by 4.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, labour force grow by 3.8%, and unemployment increase by only 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA's employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, and employment growth is 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maylands' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Maylands' income level is extremely high nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Maylands' median income among taxpayers is $60,946 and average income stands at $77,912, comparing to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $68,022 (median) and $86,958 (average) as of March 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings rank at the 83rd percentile nationally ($1,050 weekly), though household income ranks lower at the 43rd percentile. The data shows predominant cohort spans 30.9% of locals (4,630 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, reflecting patterns seen in surrounding region where 32.0% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 42nd percentile. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Maylands displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Maylands' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 31.0% houses and 68.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Perth metro had a higher percentage of houses at 72.7%, with 27.3% being other dwellings. Home ownership in Maylands was lower at 18.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.2% and rented ones at 50.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maylands was $1,733, below Perth metro's average of $1,855. Weekly rent median in Maylands was $300, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Maylands' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Maylands features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 50.1% of all households, including 16.3% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 49.9%, with lone person households at 43.0% and group households comprising 6.9%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.3.

Educational achievement in Maylands places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Maylands is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 45.6% of residents aged 15 and over hold university qualifications, compared to 24.3% in the SA4 region and 27.9% in Western Australia as a whole. This gives the area a substantial educational advantage. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%).

Trade and technical skills are also prominent, with 30.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (18.1%). Educational participation is notably high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in tertiary education, 6.4% in primary education, and 4.9% pursuing secondary education. Two schools serve the educational needs of Maylands: Maylands Peninsula Primary School and Bold Park Community School - Maylands, collectively serving 724 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA score: 1086). Educational provision is split between one primary and one secondary institution. Local school capacity is limited at 4.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.4, leading many families to travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Public transport analysis shows 59 active transport stops operating in Maylands. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 12 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 3,445 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 180 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 492 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 58 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Maylands is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Maylands shows better-than-average health outcomes for both younger and older age groups. Common health conditions have low prevalence among residents.

Private health cover is high at nearly 59% of the total population (8,811 people), compared to 55.2% across Greater Perth. Mental health issues affect about 11.1% of residents, while asthma impacts around 7.5%. About 71.6% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the 70.2% in Greater Perth. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.3% (1,988 people), compared to 18.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, similar to those of the general population.

Maylands is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Maylands has a high level of cultural diversity, with 25.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Maylands, making up 36.6% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.4% versus 0.7%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (24.9%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (13.6%). Notably, Polish (1.4%) French (0.8%) and Welsh (0.8%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.1%, 0.6% and 0.6% respectively.

Maylands's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Maylands's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Perth's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Maylands has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (24.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of Maylands' population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.6% to 4.6%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 9.9% to 10.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 11.8% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Maylands' age profile will significantly change. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 85%, adding 587 residents for a total of 1,281. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 age group is expected to decrease by 45 residents.