Martin
Martin stands out as a low-density, detached-home pocket of 1,854 people spread across 28.4 square kilometres, producing 65.3 residents per square kilometre. The 94.1% separate-house share and 63.6% share of 4-plus-bedroom dwellings point to a mortgage-belt setting because space and car-based routines shape daily life. Household income ranks at the 74.5th percentile nationally, while 34.7% of residents were born overseas, 13.1 percentage points above the national comparison. Compared with nearby Gosnells, Martin's defining feature is its spacious, family-oriented housing pattern rather than an apartment-led setting.
Local council: Gosnells
Population
1,854
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,987/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Martin suits buyers wanting a conventional family house, with 94.1% of dwellings separate houses and 63.6% containing 4 or more bedrooms. That mix supports space for children, storage or home working, but it can also mean higher upkeep than compact housing. The mortgage-belt pattern is clear in the 55.3% mortgage tenure share. A monthly mortgage figure of $2,167 compares with weekly rent of $360, while mortgage costs equal 25.2% of household income and are not flagged as stress. Buyers should still test rate rises, insurance and commuting costs because 79.8% use a car as driver, higher than the 2.6% using public transport.
For Buyers
Martin suits buyers wanting a conventional family house, with 94.1% of dwellings separate houses and 63.6% containing 4 or more bedrooms. That mix supports space for children, storage or home working, but it can also mean higher upkeep than compact housing. The mortgage-belt pattern is clear in the 55.3% mortgage tenure share. A monthly mortgage figure of $2,167 compares with weekly rent of $360, while mortgage costs equal 25.2% of household income and are not flagged as stress. Buyers should still test rate rises, insurance and commuting costs because 79.8% use a car as driver, higher than the 2.6% using public transport.
For Investors
Martin presents a mixed rental case. Only 10.4% of occupied dwellings are rented, which can limit the depth of tenant demand compared with higher-rental suburbs, while the $360 weekly rent gives a clear cash-flow reference. Vacancy is 7.0%, a softer position than a tightly constrained rental market, so investors should allow for leasing time and avoid assuming automatic rent growth. Development activity was 0 in the last 12 months, reducing immediate new-supply pressure, while the annual growth trend is 1.82% and overseas migration is the primary driver. Calculate yield from a current comparable purchase and allow for maintenance and interest costs.
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LUMEN CHRISTI COLLEGE
Demographics
Martin's median age is 40, matching the national comparison, but its social mix is more internationally connected: 34.7% were born overseas, 13.1 percentage points above the national figure, while university attainment is 24.1%, 6 points below national. Household size averages 2.8 people, 0.3 above national, which aligns with 46.9% of families being couples with children and 38.3% couples without children. The largest ancestry response is English at 670 people, followed by Other at 297 and Ancestry not stated at 152. Christianity counts 827 residents, compared with 661 reporting no religion and 86 Islam. Turnover is modest at 13.6%, with 86.4% staying at the same address, supporting a settled pattern compared with a high-churn suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.1%
Houses
5.9%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Martin's housing is overwhelmingly detached: separate houses make up 94.1% of dwellings and semi-detached homes account for 5.9%. Compared with apartment-led suburbs, the local stock is more suited to households seeking land, storage and larger floor plans. Tenure leans toward active mortgages, with 55.3% mortgaged, 29.9% owned outright and 10.4% rented. The 63.6% share of 4-plus-bedroom dwellings explains the area's family and storage appeal, while 28.4% have 3 bedrooms. Mortgage costs sit at 25.2% of household income and are not flagged as stress, although repayments remain sensitive to rates. Martin is more detached and land-oriented than nearby Gosnells.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$360
Census 2021
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$859
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.0%
Unoccupied
45
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.9%
Couples with children
38.3%
Couples, no children
13.8%
Single parent
493
Total families
Economy & Employment
Martin's labour market is anchored by healthcare, which employs 115 people and represents 20.7% of industry employment. Education accounts for 10.4% and 58 workers, followed by construction at 10.3% and 57, transport at 7.2% and 40, and mining at 6.3% and 35. This mix gives the suburb a service and trades base because care, teaching, building and logistics all contribute to resident employment. Trades are the largest occupation group at 160, ahead of professionals at 135, clerical and administration at 130, managers at 115, and community or personal services at 112. Participation is 62.7%, unemployment is 4.5%, and the full-time rate is 63.2%. Household income sits at the 74.5th percentile, above the national midpoint, despite real income growth of -0.9%.
Unemployment
4.5%
Labour Force
935
Unemployed
42
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.2%
Part-time
31.8%
Participation
62.7%
Employed
893
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.1%
Postgraduate
4.5%
Born Overseas
34.7%
Dwellings
597
Transport to Work
Martin is strongly car-oriented: 79.8% use a car as driver, compared with 2.6% using public transport and 3.6% walking or cycling. That pattern suits households with cars but makes route planning more important than in a transit-led suburb. Work from home accounts for 9.1%, and the suburb's 28.4 square kilometres means local errands can be spread out. The local school option is a non-government college, so families should check year levels, fees, transport and enrolment zones against the exact address. Volunteering is 15.5%, while 6.3% need assistance. A current crime rate is needed to rank Martin against WA averages, so check recent police information before choosing a street.
Drive
79.8%
Public Transport
2.6%
Walk / Cycle
3.6%
Work from Home
9.1%
Growth Outlook
Martin is on a growth track rather than a flat one. The annual trend is 1.82%, the wider-area population change over 10 years is 27.2%, and the trajectory is labelled Growing (all ages). Overseas migration is the primary driver, which helps explain why growth can continue even as the suburb remains established rather than greenfield. Gentrification signals are mixed: the gentrification score is 46 with stage Active, while the shift gentrification score is 15 with stage Not gentrifying. That combination points to population momentum above a clear redevelopment story. The shift indicators also show rent growth of 3.4% and affordability improving from 52.8 in 2011 to 44.8 in 2021, although real income growth was -0.9%.
Population trend: Gosnells council area
Martin sits in the Gosnells council area. These are the council area's residents, not Martin's.
Residents 2025
144,475
Growth, 5 yr average
+2.2%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.9%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Martin compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Martin a good suburb to live in?
Martin can suit households seeking space, established streets and a car-based routine. Separate houses account for 94.1% of dwellings, 63.6% have 4 or more bedrooms, and household income ranks at the 74.5th percentile nationally. The trade-off is limited public transport use at 2.6%, so commute patterns and school access should be checked carefully.
What is the median house price in Martin?
There is no dependable median house price to quote for Martin at present. Check recent comparable sales for the exact street, land size, bedroom count and condition before setting a budget. The housing mix is heavily detached, with 94.1% separate houses and 63.6% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms, so comparisons should be made with similar homes.
What schools are in Martin?
Martin includes Lumen Christi College, a non-government school. Confirm year levels, fees, transport and enrolment zones directly, especially because school catchments can cross suburb boundaries. Families should also compare nearby options across the 6110 area and check the exact address before signing a contract.
Is Martin safe?
Martin cannot be ranked as safer or less safe than WA without a current suburb-level crime rate. Check recent WA Police information for the exact street and compare incident types over a meaningful period, rather than relying on general impressions. Transport figures show 79.8% car-driver use and 2.6% public transport use, but those numbers describe travel habits, not personal safety.
Is Martin good for property investment?
Martin may suit a long-term investor seeking detached housing and exposure to population growth, but the numbers call for selectivity. Rent is $360 per week, vacancy is 7.0%, and only 10.4% of occupied dwellings are rented. Growth is trending at 1.82% annually with overseas migration as the primary driver. Calculate yield from a current purchase price and allow for leasing time, maintenance and interest costs.
How is Martin's population changing?
Martin is growing rather than declining. The annual trend is 1.82%, the wider-area population change over 10 years is 27.2%, and the trajectory is Growing (all ages). Overseas migration is the primary driver. Gentrification signals are mixed, with a score of 46 and stage Active in one indicator, versus a shift score of 15 and stage Not gentrifying. The result is population momentum without a settled redevelopment outcome.
What languages are spoken in Martin?
The recorded non-English languages include Hindi with 15 speakers, Punjabi with 11 and Italian with 11. English is the largest ancestry response at 670 people, while 34.7% of residents were born overseas, higher than the national comparison. For services, confirm language support needs directly rather than assuming ancestry indicates home language.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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