Maddington

WA 6109 • Greater Perth

12,419
Population (2021)
$33,072
Median Income
10.84 kmΒ²
Area
15m
Elevation
AffordableWorking-ClassMulticulturalEstablished

About Maddington

Maddington is an established suburb 20 kilometres southeast of Perth in the City of Gosnells. The suburb offers affordable housing, good shopping at Maddington Central, and access to nearby train stations. Industrial areas provide local employment opportunities.

Life here is practical and affordableβ€”established homes, comprehensive shopping, and accessibility make it work for working families. The multicultural community reflects broader Perth diversity. Maddington attracts working families seeking affordable southeast Perth living.

Maddington falls under postcode 6109 and is governed by Gosnells Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Thornlie electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
6109
Urban Area
Maddington - Martin - Orange Grove
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.04Β°, 115.99Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
10.84 kmΒ²
Elevation
15m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Maddington Metro Shopping Centre Attfield Street Maddington 6109 WA
  • Woolworths
    43 Attfield Street Maddington 6109 WA

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,509
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
35 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
11,371
Census 2021
12,419
9.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,444
Income 2021
$33,072
16.3% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,034
Born Overseas 5,543

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 860
  • 2. India 771
  • 3. England 526
  • 4. Afghanistan 519
  • 5. New Zealand 290
  • 6. Pakistan 242
  • 7. Myanmar 233
  • 8. Malaysia 152
  • 9. Indonesia 136
  • 10. Sri Lanka 123
  • 11. Thailand 110
  • 12. China 96
  • 13. Bangladesh 91
  • 14. Italy 88
  • 15. Scotland 68

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,236
Australian 2,732
Filipino 968
Indian 772
Scottish 624
Irish 604
Chinese 404
Australian Aboriginal 398
Italian 395
German 240

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,062
Both parents born in Australia
7,243
Both parents born overseas
1,232
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.9%
No Religion
28.4%
Islam
14.7%
Hinduism
4.4%
Sikhism
2.5%
Buddhism
2.4%
Judaism
0.0%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
916 (7.4%)
5-14 years
1,725 (13.9%)
15-19 years
736 (5.9%)
20-24 years
835 (6.7%)
25-34 years
1,868 (15.0%)
35-44 years
1,986 (16.0%)
45-54 years
1,477 (11.9%)
55-64 years
1,155 (9.3%)
65-74 years
967 (7.8%)
75-84 years
544 (4.4%)
85+ years
210 (1.7%)

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