Midvale (WA)

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Midvale has an estimated population of approximately 3,365 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region and new addresses confirmed by Districts post-Census. This represents a rise of 1,082 residents (47.4%) from the 2,283 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This growth is calculated from an estimated resident base of 3,336 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 combined with 271 validated new addresses registered since the Census. The resulting population density stands at 1,164 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages for areas evaluated by Districts. The suburb's expansion rate of 47.4% since the 2021 Census outpaced the national growth rate of 9.3% and the wider SA3 region, positioning the locality as a leader in regional growth. The expansion was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 66.0% of the overall population gains, with overseas migration and natural increase also contributing positively.

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The suburb of Midvale possesses a skilled labor force, with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of 6.9%, and a 9.5% expansion in employment over the preceding year, according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. Work statistics for March 2026 show 1,824 employed residents, with an unemployment rate that sits 2.7% higher than the 4.2% rate in Greater Perth. Labor force participation is highly comparable to the Greater Perth rate of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that a minor share of residents (2.7%) worked from home, although these statistics may be affected by pandemic-era lockdowns.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics from Districts for financial year 2023, personal income in the suburb of Midvale falls below the national average, with a median of $52,641 and an average of $64,181. These figures are lower than Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, the current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $58,395 for the median and $71,196 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all ranked modestly, falling between the 31st and 34th percentiles. The largest income bracket contains 32.2% of residents (1,083 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, which aligns closely with the metropolitan average of in this range. Housing costs present a major challenge, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile for affordability.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Midvale consisted of 82.1% separate houses and 17.9% other dwelling types (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Perth. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Midvale were lower than the Perth metro average, standing at 16.1%, with mortgaged properties making up 51.3% and rented properties accounting for 32.6% of dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,742 was below the Perth metropolitan average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $275, compared to $350 in metropolitan Perth. On a national level, mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households in the suburb of Midvale at 65.5%, consisting of couples with children at 27.6%, couples without children at 21.2%, and single parents at 14.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 34.5% of households, with single-person households representing 30.7% and group houses making up 3.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly lower than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment in the suburb of Midvale shows university qualification rates of 16.7%, which is below the national average of 30.4%. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 39.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 29.4%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Midvale include 16 active stops utilizing bus networks. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which combine to offer 789 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with dwellings located an average of 166 meters from a transport stop. Given the residential nature of the area, the majority of working residents commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles being the primary mode of travel for 84% of commuters, followed by 7% who travel by train. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home, which is below the metropolitan average. A minor proportion of residents (2.7%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic travel restrictions.

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Health assessments indicate notable challenges in the suburb of Midvale based on mortality figures and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 53% of the population (~1,772 people), which is slightly above the average SA2 area but lower than the Greater Perth rate of 59.0%.

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The suburb of Midvale displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 32.1% of the population using a non-English language at home and 40.2% of residents born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 50.0% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 1.3% of the population compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in the suburb of Midvale is 35 years, making it slightly younger than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 15 to 24 age bracket is well represented at 14.7% compared to Greater Perth, while the 55 to 64 bracket is less common at 8.2%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.0% to 5.1% of the population, while the group aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 7.9% to 6.9%. Projections for 2041 indicate that the population aged 45 to 54 will grow by 85 people (20%), rising from to while declines are projected for residents aged to and to .

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Midvale currently has an estimated 218 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 102 children aged 0-2 and 68 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 39% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 222 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 294. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.