Maylands
With 13,199 residents across 5.0 sq km, Maylands has a density of 2,637.3 people per sq km and a notably urban housing mix. Apartments account for 35.7% of dwellings, while 49.7% of households rent, giving the suburb a more flexible, higher-turnover profile than a typical detached-home district. Compared with nearby Mount Lawley and Inglewood, its compact form is more apartment-oriented. Overseas-born residents comprise 40.4%, 18.8 percentage points above the national figure, and the median age of 36 is 4 years below national. That combination supports inner-city access, though the 16.6% vacancy rate is unusually high.
Population
13,199
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,623/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
42
Homebuyers need to compare dwelling types closely because a current median house price is not available for Maylands. Apartments make up 35.7% of homes, semi-detached dwellings 33.2% and separate houses 31.0%, so choice is broader than in a conventional detached market. Two-bedroom homes lead at 40.1%, followed by three-bedroom homes at 34.9%. A typical mortgage payment of $1,733 a month equals 24.7% of household income, and mortgage stress is not flagged; rent takes 18.5%. Compared with nearby Mount Lawley and Inglewood, Maylands suits buyers comfortable with attached housing, though strata fees and building condition need close review.
For Buyers
Homebuyers need to compare dwelling types closely because a current median house price is not available for Maylands. Apartments make up 35.7% of homes, semi-detached dwellings 33.2% and separate houses 31.0%, so choice is broader than in a conventional detached market. Two-bedroom homes lead at 40.1%, followed by three-bedroom homes at 34.9%. A typical mortgage payment of $1,733 a month equals 24.7% of household income, and mortgage stress is not flagged; rent takes 18.5%. Compared with nearby Mount Lawley and Inglewood, Maylands suits buyers comfortable with attached housing, though strata fees and building condition need close review.
For Investors
Investors get a large tenant pool, with 49.7% of households renting and weekly rent at $300. The 16.6% vacancy rate is high compared with a tightly held rental market, which can lengthen leasing times and soften negotiating power even as rent growth reaches 9.1%. Forty-one development applications in 12 months may add supply, especially in an apartment-oriented suburb where 35.7% of dwellings are apartments. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, supporting demand, but the Mixed trajectory means returns depend on entry price, building quality and tenant appeal rather than growth alone. Maylands suits a risk-aware strategy more than a scarcity-based one.
Development Activity
Total DAs
42
Last 12 Months
42
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Maylands
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
MAYLANDS PENINSULA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Maylands has a younger, more tertiary-educated profile than the national average: the median age is 36, or 4 years lower, while 48.9% hold a university qualification, 18.8 percentage points higher. Overseas-born residents make up 40.4%, also 18.8 points above national, with Mandarin, Punjabi and Hindi among the leading languages at 101, 93 and 71 speakers. English ancestry is recorded for 4,409 people, followed by Irish at 1,462 and Scottish at 1,281. Average household size is 1.9, 0.6 below national, helping explain the strong presence of smaller households. No religion, at 6,218 people, is more common than Christianity at 4,422.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
31.0%
Houses
33.2%
Townhouse
35.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Maylands is predominantly a compact, renter-oriented market. Renting accounts for 49.7% of occupied dwellings, compared with 30.9% under mortgage and 18.4% owned outright. Apartments represent 35.7% of homes, semi-detached dwellings 33.2% and separate houses 31.0%, a more attached profile than a conventional suburban housing mix. Two-bedroom homes are the largest category at 40.1%, higher than three-bedroom homes at 34.9%; 13.3% have 0 or 1 bedroom and 11.6% have 4 or more. Rent takes 18.5% of household income and mortgages 24.7%, with neither stress flag triggered. Compared with nearby Mount Lawley and Inglewood, buyers should expect less emphasis on detached family stock and more on apartments and smaller dwellings.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$300
Census 2021
HH Size
1.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,050
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
16.6%
Unoccupied
1,268
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
32.3%
Couples with children
51.9%
Couples, no children
13.1%
Single parent
3,216
Total families
Economy & Employment
Maylands combines a professional workforce with a mixed economic profile. Healthcare leads employment at 16.7% with 1,013 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 12.9% and 782, Education at 9.6% and 580, Public Administration at 8.6% and 520, and Mining at 7.9% and 479. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 2,590, ahead of Managers at 984 and Clerical/Admin at 939. Participation is 72.2%, unemployment 4.9% and full-time work 64.3%, while household income sits at the 53.2 percentile, slightly above the middle. SEIFA shows an important split: education and occupation sit in decile 8, but economic resources are decile 2, likely reflecting renting and uneven household capacity. IRSD is decile 6 and IRSAD decile 7, both above or around the middle.
Unemployment
4.9%
Labour Force
8,283
Unemployed
406
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.3%
Part-time
31.0%
Participation
72.2%
Employed
7,877
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
48.9%
Postgraduate
12.8%
Born Overseas
40.4%
Dwellings
6,348
Transport to Work
Maylands supports an inner-urban routine, with 14.6% travelling by public transport and 66.0% driving, while 9.9% work from home and 4.3% walk or cycle. One government primary school, Maylands Peninsula Primary School, provides local primary access; families should check enrolment zones because secondary and specialist options may sit outside the suburb. The 2,637.3 people per sq km density can support nearby services, but it also makes parking, traffic and apartment amenity worth checking. Safety needs street-level research because a local crime rate is not available. SEIFA is mixed: IRSAD sits in decile 7 and IRSD in decile 6, above the midpoint, while IER is decile 2 despite IEO at decile 8. Compared with lower-density outer suburbs, Maylands favours transport access and compact living.
Drive
66.0%
Public Transport
14.6%
Walk / Cycle
4.3%
Work from Home
9.9%
Population Forecast
+1.23%/yr
(+190 people/yr)
EstablishedMaylands has an established but still expanding outlook. Annual growth is forecast at 1.23%, with overseas migration the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 7.6% over 10 years. The forecast trajectory is Mixed rather than uniformly upward, matching a suburb where rent growth is 9.1% but affordability is marked Improving from 34.7% in 2011 to 28.6% in 2021. Gentrification remains at Early signs, with a score of 31, while the shift measure is also Early signs at 24. These signals point to gradual change rather than a finished renewal cycle: international arrivals support demand, but the 16.6% vacancy rate and 49.7% rental share can moderate pricing power. Compared with a tightly held inner suburb, Maylands may see more development-led competition.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+478
Net Internal / yr
-160
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +17% since 2011, Net internal outflow -160/yr, Strong overseas inflow +478/yr, Accelerating: 0% → 16%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Maylands compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maylands a good suburb to live in?
Maylands can suit people seeking inner-urban convenience, with 13,199 residents, 14.6% using public transport and 35.7% living in apartments. The 16.6% vacancy rate and 49.7% rental share indicate choice, but also a more transient feel than tightly held suburbs.
What is the median house price in Maylands?
A current median house price is not available for Maylands. Buyers should compare recent sales by dwelling type, because 31.0% of homes are separate houses, 33.2% are semi-detached and 35.7% are apartments.
What schools are in Maylands?
Maylands has 1 government primary school, Maylands Peninsula Primary School. Families should check catchments and year-level places directly, as secondary and specialist options may sit outside the suburb and enrolment zones can cross local boundaries.
Is Maylands safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available for Maylands, so it should not be treated as uniformly safe or unsafe. Check current police information and the exact street, especially around busy activity areas, because 2,637.3 residents per sq km and 49.7% renters create a dense, changing environment.
Is Maylands good for property investment?
Maylands may suit investors seeking tenant depth, with 49.7% of households renting and weekly rent at $300. However, the 16.6% vacancy rate is high compared with a tight rental market, while 41 development applications and a 35.7% apartment share may increase future competition.
How is Maylands's population changing?
Maylands has 13,199 residents today. Across the wider area, population change is forecast at 7.6% over 10 years, with annual growth of 1.23% and overseas migration the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed, while gentrification is at Early signs with a score of 31.
What languages are spoken in Maylands?
Maylands has 40.4% overseas-born residents, with Mandarin, Punjabi and Hindi among the leading recorded languages at 101, 93 and 71 speakers. English, Irish and Scottish are the largest named ancestries at 4,409, 1,462 and 1,281 people.
What development is happening in Maylands?
Maylands recorded 41 development applications in the past 12 months, a higher level than a quiet established-suburb pipeline. Because 35.7% of dwellings are apartments and 49.7% of households rent, buyers and landlords should check construction timing, parking and future rental competition.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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