Maddingley (Vic.)

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According to ABS demographic updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Maddingley has an estimated population of 6,848 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,357 individuals (24.7%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 5,491 people. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 6,802 calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 599 verified new locations since the Census date. With this population level, the density stands at 267 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for subsequent expansion. The 24.7% rise in the suburb of Maddingley since the 2021 census outpaced the state increase of 9.3% and the national baseline, positioning it as a leading growth zone in the region. Net gains were mostly fueled by interstate relocation, which accounted for approximately 48.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively.

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The local community has a qualified labor force with strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of 4.0%, and an annual employment expansion estimated at 4.4% using Districts statistical compilations. By March 2026, working residents numbered 3,788, with unemployment sitting 0.7% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while workforce participation is typical at 75.0% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a moderate 21.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Taxpayer income in the suburb of Maddingley is well above the national median according to financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by Districts. The median income for local taxpayers is $60,389, while the average stands at $76,147, compared to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates point to a median of $66,198 and an average of $83,472 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Maddingley around the 63rd percentile nationally. Looking at brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income group is the largest, containing 39.4% of residents (2,698 people), compared to the wider region where fall into this range. High housing costs take up of earnings, but strong wages keep disposable income at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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Residential architecture in the area at the time of the latest Census was dominated by separate houses at 91.7%, with semi-detached, apartments, and alternative dwellings making up the remaining 8.4%, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in Greater Melbourne. Home ownership stood at 19.3%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (56.4%) or renters (24.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,766 was considerably lower than the metropolitan median of $2,000, and weekly rent stood at $366 compared to $390 in Greater Melbourne. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 76.6% of all households, with couples with children accounting for 37.4%, couples without children at 25.7%, and single parent households at 12.6%. Non-family households represent the remaining 23.4% of the community, consisting of lone person households at 20.9% and group living situations at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.7 residents, slightly above the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The local population exhibits lower rates of higher education, with university qualification levels at 22.6% compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate studies at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical abilities are highly represented, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, including advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 26.1%.

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Public transit options in the area include 23 operational passenger stops, which consist of train connections. These stops accommodate 6 distinct routes that together support 1,288 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is favorable, with residents living an average of 253 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the locality, commuting is mostly outward, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of trips and rail transport taking 6%. Dwelling vehicle ownership averages 1.6, exceeding metropolitan figures, and 21.5% of the population works from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace arrangements.

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The area shows notable health concerns based on Districts assessment of death rates and long-term illness rates, with chronic health conditions relatively common, especially in older brackets, alongside a very high rate of private health insurance coverage representing approximately 57% of the community (~3,895 people).

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The area has a higher level of cultural diversity than average, with 20.7% of residents born outside Australia and 16.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.5% of the population. The most distinct variance is in the Other religious category, which represents 5.6% of residents compared to 2.3% in Greater Melbourne.

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Having a median age of 33, the local population is younger than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national figure of 38. The area has a higher share of infants aged 0 - 4 (8.4%) and a lower share of older adults aged 55 - 64 (7.7%) than Greater Melbourne. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 bracket rose from 3.8% to 5.5% of the population, and the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 16.1% to 17.2%, whereas the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.0% to 10.0%. Long-term forecasts for predict major age shifts, with the to group showing the highest growth of , adding residents to total while the to group is projected to rise by a modest ( people).

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Maddingley currently has an estimated 575 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 265 children aged 0-2 and 176 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 21% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 608 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 742. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.