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Midland

WA 6056 • Greater Perth

6,335
Population (2021)
$37,232
Median Income
4.19 km²
Area
$295/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanCommuter BeltAffordableHeritageGrowth Suburb

About Midland

Midland is an established urban suburb located approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Perth's CBD, within the City of Swan local government area in Western Australia. With a population of 6,335 and a median age of 39, it serves as the commercial and service hub of the Swan Valley gateway region, providing a central base for residents across the eastern metropolitan corridor. The suburb features a mix of long-established residential areas alongside significant commercial activity that has grown with its role as a regional centre.

Midland Gate Shopping Centre is the suburb's major retail anchor, housing Coles and a broad range of shops, services, and dining options along Great Eastern Highway. Midland train station provides direct rail access to Perth City, making the suburb popular with commuters, while the highway connects residents to the Swan Valley wine region and the Perth Hills beyond. Affordable housing, with a median weekly rent of 95, attracts families and younger residents, and the suburb benefits from ongoing urban renewal and the heritage precinct surrounding the former Midland Railway Workshops.

Midland falls under postcode 6056 and is governed by Swan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Midland electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6056
Urban Area
Midland - Viveash
LGA / Council
Swan
Federal Electorate
Hasluck
State Electorate
Midland
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.89°, 116.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
4.19 km²
Elevation
16m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Midland Gate Shopping Centre 274 Great Eastern Hwy Midland 6056 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$295
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,350
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.7%

182 state housing + 41 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,972
Census 2021
6,335
▲ 6.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,928
Income 2021
$37,232
▲ 16.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,466
Born Overseas 2,147

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 322
  • 2. New Zealand 298
  • 3. England 282
  • 4. India 227
  • 5. Italy 98
  • 6. China 55
  • 7. South Africa 48
  • 8. Zimbabwe 46
  • 9. Croatia 44
  • 10. Scotland 36

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,104
Australian 1,526
Irish 473
Scottish 447
Filipino 364
Italian 321
Australian Aboriginal 296
Indian 227
German 207
Maori 180

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,109
Both parents born in Australia
2,647
Both parents born overseas
761
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
40.0%
Christianity
38.4%
Hinduism
2.4%
Buddhism
1.6%
Islam
1.6%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
316 (5.0%)
5-14 years
473 (7.5%)
15-19 years
256 (4.0%)
20-24 years
551 (8.7%)
25-34 years
1,166 (18.4%)
35-44 years
882 (13.9%)
45-54 years
802 (12.7%)
55-64 years
682 (10.8%)
65-74 years
553 (8.7%)
75-84 years
365 (5.8%)
85+ years
275 (4.3%)

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