Midland - Guildford
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Midland - Guildford are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Midland-Guildford's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 12,258. This figure represents a growth of 1,171 individuals (10.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,087. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 12,192 in June 2024 and an additional 89 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 1,046 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Midland-Guildford's growth rate since the 2021 Census (10.6%) surpassed the national average (8.9%), indicating it as a region with notable population increase. Overseas migration was the primary driver for this growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by these data and years post-2032, AreaSearch employs ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends suggest above median population growth for the area, with an expected increase of 2,660 persons to reach a total of 14,918 by 2041, marking a 20.3% rise over 17 years.

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

Midland-Guildford has seen approximately 73 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 368 homes were approved. As of FY26, 44 homes have been approved so far.

Each dwelling built over these years attracted an average of 2.3 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $308,000. This financial year has seen $149.5 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Midland-Guildford has significantly less development activity, 52.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, although building activity has increased recently. New building activity comprises 28.0% detached houses and 72.0% medium and high-density housing.

This shift towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This change reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and evolving lifestyles requiring diverse, affordable housing options. Midland-Guildford has around 186 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate it will gain approximately 2,483 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with population growth projections, but buyers may face increased competition as the population expands.

Midland - Guildford has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include METRONET New Midland Station and METRONET East - Midland, Midland Redevelopment Scheme - Central Precinct (Stage 2), New Junction Precinct, and The Avenues Midland. Below is a list of the most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Midland - Guildford faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Midland-Guildford has a skilled workforce with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 8.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.0%.

As of June 2025, there are 6,486 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 57.7%, significantly lower than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.7% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.5 workers per resident, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, while labour force grew by 4.1%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged at 8.9%. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Midland-Guildford's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Midland-Guildford has higher incomes than the national average. The median income is $56,983 and the average is $68,991. Greater Perth's figures are a median of $58,380 and an average of $78,020. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $65,075 (median) and $78,788 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census shows personal income ranks at the 39th percentile ($749 weekly), while household income is at the 20th percentile. Most residents earn $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,530 people), similar to surrounding regions where this group 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Midland-Guildford's dwelling structure in its latest Census showed 50.8% houses and 49.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Perth metro had 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Midland-Guildford was 22.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.8% and rented ones at 49.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, lower than Perth metro's $1,842. Median weekly rent was $300, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Midland-Guildford's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were substantially lower at $375.

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

Family households constitute 53.3% of all households, including 17.1% couples with children, 20.7% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 46.7%, with lone person households at 41.5% and group households comprising 5.3%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

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

Midland-Guildford has 22.4% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 27.3%. Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 8.2% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 5.1% in tertiary education.

Midland-Guildford operates a network of 8 schools educating approximately 3,100 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1016) offering balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 25.3 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.7, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Midland-Guildford has 126 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 58 individual routes that collectively facilitate 5,834 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing 186 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency stands at 833 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Midland - Guildford is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Midland-Guildford faces significant health challenges, as indicated by health data.

Both younger and older age groups have high prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 54% (~6,582 people) have private health cover, which is relatively high. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (12.0%) and arthritis (8.1%). Only 63.5% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth. Midland-Guildford has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over (19.6%, or 2,402 people), compared to Greater Perth's 12.6%. Health outcomes among seniors present notable challenges, generally mirroring the overall population's health profile.

Midland - Guildford was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Midland-Guildford has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 18.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Midland-Guildford, making up 44.6% of the population. The category 'Other' is notably overrepresented, comprising 1.2% compared to the regional average of 2.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (29.1%), Australian (22.1%), and Other (8.1%), which is lower than the regional average of 13.3%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Maori at 1.6% compared to the regional average of 1.4%, Croatian at 1.3% versus 0.9%, and Filipino at 3.0% compared to 2.4%.

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

Midland - Guildford has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Midland-Guildford at 12.4%, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 8.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 13.4% to 14.5% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Midland-Guildford's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 663 people (82%), from 809 to 1,473. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 62% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 35-44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.