Midland - Guildford

Population growth drivers in Midland - Guildford are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Midland - Guildford's population is around 12,586 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,499 people (13.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,087 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,081 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 178 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,074 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Midland - Guildford's 13.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

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). Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth compared to national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,660 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 17.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Midland - Guildford among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Midland - Guildford has seen around 73 new homes approved each year, with 368 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 63 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.3 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating healthy demand that should support property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $308,000. Additionally, $149.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity.

When measured against Greater Perth, Midland - Guildford has significantly less development activity (52.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. New building activity shows 28.0% detached houses and 72.0% medium and high-density housing. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 51.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 186 people per dwelling approval, Midland - Guildford shows characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts indicate Midland - Guildford will gain 2,155 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Midland - Guildford has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 21 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include METRONET New Midland Station and METRONET East - Midland, Midland Redevelopment Scheme - Central Precinct (Stage 2), New Junction Precinct, and The Avenues Midland, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Midland - Guildford recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Midland - Guildford features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 8.0%, and 4.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,520 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 3.9% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (67.6% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 6.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.7% versus the regional average of 8.2%. With 1.5 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.0% while the labour force increased by 3.0%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.9 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3%, labour force growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Midland - Guildford. 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 Midland - Guildford's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.1% 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 align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Midland - Guildford SA2 is higher than average nationally, with the median assessed at $59,779 while the average income stands at $72,453. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $65,530 (median) and $79,423 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, personal income ranks at the 38th percentile ($749 weekly), while household income sits at the 20th percentile. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 28.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,624 residents), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 17th percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Midland - Guildford, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 50.8% houses and 49.1% 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 Midland - Guildford lagged that of Perth metro, at 22.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (27.8%) or rented (49.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Perth metro average at $1,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Midland - Guildford's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 53.3% of all households, comprising 17.1% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 46.7%, with lone person households at 41.5% and group households comprising 5.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Midland - Guildford aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Midland - Guildford trail regional benchmarks, with 22.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (27.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.3% of residents enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.2% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 136 active transport stops operating within Midland - Guildford, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 67 individual routes, collectively providing 8,633 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 186 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 76%, with 10% by train and 4% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 6.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,233 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 63 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Midland - Guildford is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Critical health challenges are evident across Midland - Guildford, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions have marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 55% of the total population (~6,909 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 12.0% and 8.1% of residents, respectively, while 63.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,568 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Midland - Guildford was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Midland - Guildford was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 18.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.1% born overseas. The main religion in Midland - Guildford is Christianity, which makes up 44.6% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.2% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Midland - Guildford are English, comprising 29.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 22.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 8.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maori is notably overrepresented at 1.6% of Midland - Guildford (vs 0.9% regionally), Croatian at 1.3% (vs 0.8%) and Filipino at 3.0% (vs 1.4%).

Midland - Guildford's population is slightly older than the national pattern

With a median age of 40, Midland - Guildford is somewhat higher than the Greater Perth figure of 37 and similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (10.4% locally), while 5 - 14 year-olds are under-represented (8.5%). In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.7% to 7.0% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 13.4% to 14.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.1%. Demographic modeling suggests Midland - Guildford's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 595 people (68%) from 877 to 1,473. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 62% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.