Madeley

WA 6065 • Greater Perth

6,805
Population (2021)
$46,904
Median Income
3.10 km²
Area
$428/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanNew DevelopmentAffordableGrowth Suburb

About Madeley

Madeley is a contemporary suburban neighbourhood situated in the City of Wanneroo, approximately 18 kilometres north of the Perth CBD within Greater Perth. The suburb covers a compact 3.1 square kilometres and is home to around 6,805 residents, with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $2,137 per week reflecting a prosperous, working-age demographic. Much of Madeley's residential development has taken place since the 1990s, resulting in modern housing estates with a family-oriented character.

Madeley offers residents convenient access to the Kingsway City Shopping Centre and the Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex, one of Perth's major sporting precincts. The suburb is well positioned near Alexander Drive and Mirrabooka Avenue, providing straightforward access to the northern suburbs and Perth city. A mix of young families and established households have been drawn to the area by its modern amenities, good local schools, and relatively affordable housing within reach of major employment centres.

Madeley falls under postcode 6065 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Landsdale electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6065
Urban Area
Wanneroo - North-East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.81°, 115.83°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
3.10 km²
Elevation
57m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$428
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,020
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1%

17 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,084
Census 2021
6,805
11.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,768
Income 2021
$46,904
15.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,034
Born Overseas 2,613

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 442
  • 2. South Africa 263
  • 3. India 189
  • 4. New Zealand 181
  • 5. China 100
  • 6. North Macedonia 93
  • 7. Vietnam 86
  • 8. Malaysia 79
  • 9. Scotland 70
  • 10. Philippines 63

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,107
Australian 1,735
Italian 599
Irish 514
Scottish 454
Indian 406
Chinese 362
Macedonian 268
South African 185
Vietnamese 158

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,043
Both parents born in Australia
3,586
Both parents born overseas
974
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.5%
No Religion
32.3%
Hinduism
5.3%
Islam
3.0%
Buddhism
2.4%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
442 (6.5%)
5-14 years
1,006 (14.8%)
15-19 years
400 (5.9%)
20-24 years
365 (5.4%)
25-34 years
767 (11.3%)
35-44 years
1,084 (15.9%)
45-54 years
1,028 (15.1%)
55-64 years
598 (8.8%)
65-74 years
554 (8.1%)
75-84 years
361 (5.3%)
85+ years
198 (2.9%)

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