Maddington (WA)

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According to ABS population updates processed for the wider region and address changes verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Maddington is estimated to have a population of approximately 14,745 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,326 individuals (18.7%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 12,419 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population base of 14,686 estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 162 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,344 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across national locations analyzed by Districts. The 18.7% expansion rate of the suburb of Maddington since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3% as well as the wider SA3 area, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Growth in the suburb of Maddington was largely propelled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly of the total population rise during recent timeframes, though all components including interstate movements and natural increase made positive contributions.

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Maddington has a skilled labor force with strong representations in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, registering an unemployment rate of 9.2% and a 1.1% lift in job numbers over the prior year, according to Districts regional data aggregation. As of March 2026, there are 6,816 residents in active employment, though the unemployment rate is 5.0% higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, indicating potential for labor market improvement, while workforce participation is noticeably lower at 63.4% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. Census responses show that only a minor 3.5% of working residents operated from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 shows Maddington has income levels below the national average. The median income among local taxpayers is $48,132, while the average income is $55,673, compared to Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index lift of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $53,393 for median and $61,758 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Maddington fall between the 16th and 25th percentiles nationally. The largest income group comprises 33.3% of households earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 4,910 residents, which aligns with broader regional patterns where of households are in this range. Affordability pressures are high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the nd percentile.

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According to the last Census, residential housing in Maddington consisted of 84.4% separate houses and 15.6% alternative housing styles such as semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings, compared to the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative types. Rates of outright home ownership in Maddington lagged the Perth metro average at 24.2%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (46.6%) or rented (29.2%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $1,509 was considerably below the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rental cost was $300 compared to the Perth metro average of $350. On a national level, Maddington's mortgage costs are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also substantially below the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the majority of households at 68.6%, consisting of 34.4% couples raising children, 19.9% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 31.4%, consisting of 26.9% single occupants and 4.4% group households. The average household size of 2.7 residents is slightly larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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The locality displays low rates of higher education, with university qualifications held by 18.3% of the population, which is considerably below the Australian national rate of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 13.0%, with postgraduate qualifications at 4.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational and practical skills are well represented, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificate level qualifications at 26.5%.

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Public transport infrastructure in Maddington consists of 96 active stops offering bus and train services. These facilities are served by 9 separate transit routes, providing a total of 1,491 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 220 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel outside the area for employment, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 84%, followed by trains at 9%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A low 3.5% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health assessments by Districts based on mortality and chronic illness rates show Maddington faces notable health challenges across different age groups, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is low at approximately 49% of the population, representing about 7,270 people. This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

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Maddington exhibits a high level of cultural diversity, with 43.5% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 47.9% of residents born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 42.5% of the community. The most distinct religious concentration is Islam, which accounts for 16.1% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Perth average of 3.2%.

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The median age in Maddington is 35 years, which is slightly younger than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is strongly represented at 13.7% compared to Greater Perth, while the 55 - 64 bracket is less common at 9.4%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.6% to 13.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 4.4% to 5.5%. Meanwhile, children aged 0 to 4 have decreased from 7.4% to 6.4% of the population. Projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the to cohort expected to grow by people () from to . Conversely, numbers are expected to decline for the to and to age cohorts.

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Maddington currently has an estimated 943 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 542 children aged 0-2 and 362 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 981 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,502. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.0 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. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.