Madeley (WA)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the broader region, combined with residential addresses confirmed by Districts post-Census, indicates that the suburb of Madeley has an estimated residency of 7,416 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 611 residents, or 9.0%, compared to the 2021 Census population count of 6,805. This adjustment is derived from the estimated resident population of 7,416 calculated by Districts, utilising the ABS demographic dataset from June 2025 alongside an additional 23 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,557 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of domestic locations evaluated by Districts. Throughout the past ten years, the suburb of Madeley has shown steady expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, exceeding the nationwide average. The population increase was mostly fueled by net migration from abroad, which comprised approximately 74.0% of total gains in recent times.

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The suburb of Madeley possesses a highly qualified workforce, a strong concentration of employment in essential services, a jobless rate of only 2.1%, and a 3.4% rise in estimated jobs over the previous year, according to Districts regional aggregations. In March 2026, there were 4,288 employed local residents, and the unemployment rate sat 2.1% lower than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force is roughly equivalent to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census records indicate that a minor share of 8.3% of workers operated from home, though the context of pandemic lockdown regulations should be kept in mind.

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Data from the ATO at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year, compiled by Districts, shows that the suburb of Madeley has a median taxpayer income of $60,947 and an average of $73,848. This exceeds national figures, while Greater Perth registered a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current calculations suggest approximate values of $67,609 for the median and $81,920 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings place household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Madeley near the 70th percentile nationwide. The data shows that the weekly income bracket between $1,500 and $2,999 is the most common, accounting for 35.1% of residents, or 2,603 people, which is comparable to the wider metropolitan area where this cohort accounts for . The high proportion of top-tier earners, with receiving more than per week, highlights strong household financial capacity in the suburb of Madeley. Housing costs consume of income, while solid earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA economic index.

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According to the most recent Census, the housing composition in the suburb of Madeley consisted of 88.8% detached houses and 11.2% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Madeley was identical to the metropolitan average at 29.9%, with the remaining properties being held with a mortgage (52.2%) or occupied by tenants (17.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was higher than the Perth metropolitan average at $2,020, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $428, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350 respectively. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Madeley exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are notably higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 78.1%, consisting of couples with children at 42.7%, couples without children at 24.7%, and single parent households at 10.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 21.9%, with lone person households accounting for 20.3% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household occupancy of 2.8 persons is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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The local educational profile is distinct within the region, with tertiary qualification rates at 28.5% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the SA3 average of 19.7%, which demonstrates a strong community focus on higher education. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 34.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 21.8%.

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Public transport data shows 36 active transit stops situated within the suburb of Madeley, consisting of various bus options. These stops accommodate 7 separate routes that combine to provide 1,670 passenger trips per week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 170 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 83%, followed by train travel at 11%. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.6 vehicles per household. A comparatively small share of 8.3% of workers perform their jobs from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of COVID-19 rules.

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The suburb of Madeley records favorable health trends based on Districts evaluations of mortality statistics and the occurrence of long-term illnesses, with common conditions showing low frequency in the general community, though higher than national averages among older, vulnerable cohorts. The share of residents with private health insurance is high, sitting at approximately 57% of the total population, representing about 4,191 people, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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The suburb of Madeley exhibits high cultural diversity, with 28.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 39.3% born in another country. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 54.1% of the population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which is practiced by 5.6% of residents compared to 2.5% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 39 years in the suburb of Madeley is slightly older than the Greater Perth average of 37 and very close to the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan averages, the 45 - 54 age bracket is noticeably over-represented locally at 15.4%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 11.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age category has expanded from 8.8% to 10.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 11.2% to 12.9%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.8% to 12.4%, and the to age range fell from to . Projections for indicate notable demographic shifts in the suburb of Madeley. Leading this change, the to cohort is projected to expand by , representing an increase of people, growing from to . This demographic aging is further highlighted by residents aged and over accounting for of the total projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are expected to contract.

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Madeley currently has an estimated 393 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 206 children aged 0-2 and 137 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 368 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 798. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.