Medina (WA)

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Based on an evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region, alongside new address files validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Medina has an estimated population of approximately 2,408 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 148 people (6.5%) compared to the 2,260 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 2,406, which Districts calculated using the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 1 newly validated address registered since the Census date. With these figures, the suburb of Medina has a density of 656 persons per square kilometer, offering plenty of space per resident and opportunity for future expansion. The 6.5% growth rate since the census highlights a pace that is 2.8 percentage points behind the national benchmark of 9.3%, indicating solid underlying expansion metrics. This demographic growth was heavily supported by international migration, which was responsible for roughly 97.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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The suburb of Medina supports a diverse workforce split between professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors being highly represented, alongside an unemployment rate of 15.4% according to Districts data compiled from statistical areas. As of March 2026, there are 1,091 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 11.2% higher than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, pointing to opportunities for labor market improvement, while workforce participation is notably lower, sitting at 62.4% compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a low 5.4% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Taxpayer statistics from the latest postcode-level ATO data for the 2023 financial year, compiled by Districts, show that the suburb of Medina has a median taxpayer income of $57,917 and an average income of $66,899. These figures align closely with national benchmarks, contrasting with the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would be approximately $64,247 for the median and $74,211 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Medina all rank between the 5th and 11th percentiles across Australia. The local income profile reveals that the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket is the most common, accounting for 29.2% of the population ( residents), which differs from the metropolitan area where the - bracket is most prevalent at . Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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The composition of residential properties in the suburb of Medina at the time of the latest Census consisted of 92.3% standalone houses and 7.7% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to the wider Perth metropolitan ratio of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. The home ownership rate in the suburb of Medina stood at 23.2%, which is lower than the Perth metropolitan average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (41.9%) or rented (34.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,200, which is lower than the Perth metropolitan average of $1,907. Similarly, the median weekly rent was $270, compared to the regional average of $350. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Medina are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 53.3% of the households in the suburb of Medina, consisting of couples with children at 16.8%, couples without children at 20.3%, and single-parent households at 14.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 46.7%, with single-person households representing 41.0% and group households making up 5.6%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the average of 2.6 across Greater Perth.

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The suburb of Medina shows room for educational advancement, as university completion rates sit at 14.6%, which is below the national average of 30.4%. This represents an opportunity for targeted educational support programs. Among residents with tertiary qualification, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (32.4%).

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An analysis of public transport options shows 22 active bus stops operating in the suburb of Medina. These stops are served by 2 distinct routes, which generate 405 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as favorable, with residents living an average of 223 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of transport at 83% and trains accounting for 10%. Car ownership averages 1.1 vehicles per household, which is lower than the regional average. A low 5.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses highlights distinct health challenges within the suburb of Medina, impacting both younger and older residents. The rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, with approximately 54% of the population (~1,294 people) covered, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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The suburb of Medina exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 10.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 29.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 39.5% of the local population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 0.8% of residents compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in the suburb of Medina is 43 years, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The local age distribution shows that the 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 15.3%, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is smaller at 8.6% compared to Greater Perth. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 age bracket has increased from 9.6% to 10.6% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 11.0% to 8.6%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the age structure of the suburb of Medina. The 65 to 74 age group is expected to grow by people (), rising from to . The combined cohorts aged and over are projected to make up of the total population growth, reflecting an aging community. Conversely, the to and to age brackets are projected to experience declines in population.

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Medina currently has an estimated 125 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 93 children aged 0-2 and 63 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 24% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 112 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 220. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.