Maidstone (Vic.)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and new home addresses verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, Maidstone had an estimated residency of approximately 10,177 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 788 individuals (8.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 9,389 residents. The shift is deduced from a resident base of 10,145, projected by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population details alongside 195 verified new addresses registered post-census. Such a residency count represents a density of 3,220 individuals per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of domestic settings reviewed by Districts. The post-census expansion of 8.4% in Maidstone is within 0.9 percentage points of the state average (9.3%), indicating highly competitive demographic dynamics. Expansion in this location was mostly driven by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for roughly 84.0% of the overall gains in residency over the recent period.

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Maidstone features a highly qualified labor force, marked by a substantial concentration of professional service workers, a jobless rate of 5.0%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.4% over the preceding year, compiled from Districts regional data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,252, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.2 percentage points higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor force participation rate stands at an elevated level of 75.8% compared to the 70.2% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Census records indicate a substantial 33.9% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, although this should be interpreted in the context of pandemic containment measures.

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Based on ATO records at the postcode level aggregated by Districts for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Maidstone recorded a median income of $61,316 and an average income of $72,931. These figures exceed the national averages and compare to $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $67,215 for the median and $79,947 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows local household, family, and individual incomes sit near the 59th percentile nationally. The most prominent weekly income band is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 34.3% of earners (representing 3,490 residents), mirroring the wider regional pattern where fall within this bracket. Housing costs consume of earnings, yet strong wages preserve disposable incomes at the th percentile, and the local SEIFA ranking for income places the area in the th decile.

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The residential landscape in Maidstone at the time of the last Census consisted of 47.5% detached houses and 52.4% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, differing from the Melbourne metropolitan split of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative formats. Home ownership rates in Maidstone trailed metropolitan averages at 21.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (34.7%) or tenants renting (44.1%). The median monthly home loan payment matched the metropolitan average of $2,000, whereas the median weekly rent was $381, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390. Across the nation, Maidstone's mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national benchmark of $375.

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Families represent the majority of local households at 65.4%, which is made up of couples with children at 28.3%, couples without children at 22.9%, and single-parent households at 11.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.6% of households, consisting of single-person households at 26.9% and shared group households at 7.6%. The typical household size of 2.5 residents is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The level of education in Maidstone is higher than general benchmarks, with 42.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% across the wider SA4 territory. This educational profile positions local residents well for knowledge-intensive career sectors. Undergraduate degrees are held by 27.3% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational training accounts for 23.6% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (13.3%).

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Assessments of public transport show 41 active stops operating within Maidstone, offering a combination of buses and light rail. These stops are served by 7 distinct routes, which accommodate 3,558 passenger journeys each week. Transit access is classified as outstanding, with residents typically living 192 meters from their closest stop. As the neighborhood is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel out of the suburb, with cars remaining the primary choice at 78%, followed by 10% utilizing trains and 5% using buses. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.1 cars, trailing regional levels. A significant 33.9% of the workforce worked from home, based on the 2021 Census, which could reflect pandemic-related workplace settings.

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Based on Districts' evaluation of mortality patterns and the presence of long-term illnesses, Maidstone exhibits positive health characteristics, with low occurrences of common medical conditions among both younger and older age brackets, alongside a very high rate of private healthcare insurance covering approximately 56% of the population, which corresponds to around 5,662 individuals.

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Maidstone exhibits a high degree of multiculturalism, with 47.4% of the population born outside Australia and 52.6% of residents using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common faith, followed by 36.7% of the populace. A notable deviation from regional patterns is the presence of Buddhism, adhered to by 12.9% of residents, which is significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%.

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The median age in Maidstone is 34 years, which is slightly below the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and younger than the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Melbourne, the suburb has a larger portion of residents aged 25 - 34 (22.3%) but a smaller share of children aged 5 - 14 (8.7%). The local concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 sits well above the national level of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 17.4% to 18.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group grew from 11.8% to 12.9%. Conversely, children aged to decreased from to , and the to group declined from to . Projections for indicate notable demographic shifts, with the to cohort expected to grow by , representing an addition of residents to reach a total of .

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Maidstone currently has an estimated 580 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 336 children aged 0-2 and 224 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 673 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 704. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.8 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.