Madora Bay (WA)

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According to ABS demographic updates and quarterly new address data verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Madora Bay has a calculated population of approximately 6,009 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 2,179 residents (56.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,830 individuals. The calculation relies on a resident population of 5,757 estimated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 1,192 new addresses verified after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,619 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for Australian locations reviewed by Districts. The expansion rate of 56.9% since the 2021 census surpassed both the national average (9.3%) and the state level, placing the area at the forefront of regional growth. Movement from other states was the primary contributor to population gains, representing about 67.0% of the growth, with overseas arrivals and natural increase also contributing positively.

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Data compiled by Districts indicates that the suburb of Madora Bay has a capable local workforce, healthy representation in core service sectors, a low unemployment rate of 1.7%, and an annual employment expansion of 11.8%. By March 2026, working residents numbered 3,139. The unemployment rate sits 2.5% below the Greater Perth mark of 4.2%, and labor force participation matches the regional benchmark of 70.2%. Census records show that a modest 8.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Based on postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Madora Bay recorded a median income of $64,563 and an average of $86,993. This places local earnings among the highest brackets nationwide, comparing favorably to the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for WPI growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 stand at approximately $71,620 for the median and $96,501 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Madora Bay ranked in the 73rd to 83rd national percentiles. The largest cohort, comprising 36.1% of taxpayers (2,169 people), falls into the $1,500 - weekly bracket, similar to the broader region where this group constitutes . High-income households earning over per week represent of the local total, driving robust retail demand. Rent or mortgage costs consume of income, leaving residents in the rd percentile for disposable earnings, while the SEIFA index places the community in the th decile.

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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Madora Bay consisted of 99.4% detached houses and 0.6% alternative dwellings like townhouses or apartments, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Homeowners who owned their properties outright made up 24.9% of households, below the metropolitan average, with the rest of the properties being mortgaged (59.3%) or rented (15.8%). The median mortgage payment was $2,004 per month, exceeding the metropolitan average of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $370, compared to $350 in metropolitan Perth. On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in the suburb of Madora Bay exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are below the national median of $375.

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Family units make up 83.6% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 41.9%, couples without children at 31.1%, and single-parent households at 9.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.4%, with lone person households representing 14.5% and group share houses making up 2.0%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Perth median of 2.6.

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Educational profiles indicate room for development, as the university qualification rate of 20.2% is lower than the national average of 30.4%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a qualification, split between advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 32.0%.

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Commuters in the suburb of Madora Bay are served by 36 public transit stops, consisting of bus services. These stops are linked to 3 separate routes that generate 823 passenger journeys per week. Access to transit is convenient, with dwellings averaging 205 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the suburb for employment; private cars are the primary mode of transport at 86%, followed by rail at 6%. The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.8 cars per household, which is above the metropolitan average. A relatively small share of 8.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was held during the pandemic.

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Health indicators compiled by Districts reveal strong outcomes in the suburb of Madora Bay, with low rates of chronic conditions and mortality across youth and older demographic segments. Private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 62% of the population (3,709 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Cultural metrics show that the suburb of Madora Bay has high diversity, with 6.5% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 30.2% born in another country. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 47.5% of the population, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in the suburb of Madora Bay is 36 years, slightly below the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a higher concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 (12.6%) compared to Greater Perth, but a lower proportion of individuals aged 25 - 34 (11.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 2.7% to 4.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 13.3% to 14.6%. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.5% to 13.9%, and the 45 to cohort fell from to . Long-term projections indicate the demographic mix will change by with the to cohort expected to grow by , adding residents to total while the cohorts aged to and to are projected to contract.

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Madora Bay currently has an estimated 354 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 215 children aged 0-2 and 143 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 36% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 334 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 679. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.