Maylands
Renter-majority living defines Maylands more than detached-house suburbia: 50.2% of homes are rented, apartments account for 35.7%, and semi-detached dwellings add 33.2%. Compared with nearby Bayswater and Mount Lawley, the standout is the compact tenure mix around a 13,199-person, 5.0 sq km suburb. Education and migration sit above national benchmarks, with 48.9% university qualified and 40.4% born overseas, both 18.8 points above national, supporting a mobile inner-north-east market.
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
24
Median House
$406K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Maylands suits buyers who value smaller, lower-maintenance housing because only 31.0% of dwellings are separate houses, while 40.1% are 2-bedroom homes and 34.9% are 3-bedroom homes. A current median house price is not available, so affordability is better read through repayments and income: median mortgage payments are $1,733 monthly against $1,623 weekly household income, with mortgage costs at 24.7% of income, below common stress thresholds. Larger-family choice is lower, with 4-plus bedrooms at 11.6%.
For Buyers
Maylands suits buyers who value smaller, lower-maintenance housing because only 31.0% of dwellings are separate houses, while 40.1% are 2-bedroom homes and 34.9% are 3-bedroom homes. A current median house price is not available, so affordability is better read through repayments and income: median mortgage payments are $1,733 monthly against $1,623 weekly household income, with mortgage costs at 24.7% of income, below common stress thresholds. Larger-family choice is lower, with 4-plus bedrooms at 11.6%.
For Investors
Investor appeal is driven by depth of tenant demand, but it comes with a clear vacancy warning. Renting covers 50.2% of occupied housing and median rent is $300 per week, above the owner-occupied base of 18.6% owned outright. Vacancy sits higher at 16.6%, so leasing strategy matters more than simply assuming scarcity. Only 3 development approvals were recorded over 12 months, while forecast migration is led by overseas inflow of 478 people a year versus internal outflow of 160, supporting renter churn.
Development Activity
Total DAs
24
Last 12 Months
24
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 iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Maylands Peninsula Primary School
K-6 · 740 students
Demographics
Maylands has a younger and more educated profile than Australia overall, with a median age of 36, which is 4.0 years below the national benchmark, and 48.9% university attainment, 18.8 points above national. Overseas-born residents make up 40.4%, also 18.8 points above national, which helps explain the spread of Mandarin 101, Punjabi 93 and Hindi 71 speakers. Households average 1.9 people, 0.6 below national, because apartments and 2-bedroom homes are common.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
31.0%
Houses
33.2%
Townhouse
35.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Maylands is split across tenure and dwelling types rather than dominated by one product. Renters make up 50.2%, compared with 31.2% paying a mortgage and 18.6% owned outright. The dwelling mix is unusually balanced: 31.0% separate houses, 35.7% apartments and 33.2% semi-detached homes. That structure supports smaller households because 2-bedroom dwellings account for 40.1%, while 4-plus bedroom homes are only 11.6%. Rent-to-income at 18.5% and mortgage-to-income at 24.7% sit below stress flags.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$300
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
39.8%
Couples, no children
8,115
Total families
Economy & Employment
Maylands has a white-collar employment base with some resource-sector exposure. Healthcare is the largest industry at 16.7% and 1,013 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 12.9%, Education at 9.6%, Public Admin at 8.6% and Mining at 7.9%. Professionals lead occupations with 2,590 people, well above Managers at 984. SEIFA is mixed: IEO decile 8 and IRSAD decile 7 signal education and advantage, while IER decile 2 points to lower economic resources, likely reflecting the 50.2% rental share.
Unemployment
3.5%
Labour Force
10,816
Unemployed
379
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.4%
Part-time
27.5%
Participation
69.0%
Employed
7,505
Occupations
Top Industries
University
48.9%
Postgraduate
12.8%
Born Overseas
40.4%
Dwellings
6,348
Transport to Work
Maylands works best for residents who want station-area access and compact living, because 16.2% use public transport and 4.7% walk or cycle, while car driving still dominates at 73.3%. Schooling is focused rather than broad: 1 local school, Maylands Peninsula Primary School, is Government, has ICSEA 1086 and enrolment of 740. That gives primary-age families a clear local anchor, but secondary choices require looking outside the suburb. IRSAD decile 7 sits above the state mid-point for advantage.
Drive
73.3%
Public Transport
16.2%
Walk / Cycle
4.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.23%/yr
(+190 people/yr)
EstablishedMaylands is forecast for steady rather than explosive growth, with the trend rate at 1.23% a year, or about 190 people annually. The medium projection reaches 16,116 residents by 2031, above the 15,167 starting point in 2026. Migration is the main reason: overseas migration is the primary driver, adding an average 478 people a year, while internal migration is lower at minus 160 a year. Gentrification is scored 31 and labelled Early signs, with affordability improving from 34.7 to 28.6.
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 is a good fit for people seeking compact inner-north-east living, with 16.2% public transport use, 35.7% apartments and a median age of 36. It is less suited to buyers needing large homes, since 4-plus bedroom dwellings are only 11.6%.
What is the median house price in Maylands?
A current median house price is not listed for Maylands. The housing context is still clear: 31.0% of dwellings are separate houses, 35.7% are apartments, 33.2% are semi-detached, and median rent is $300 per week.
What schools are in Maylands?
Maylands has 1 local school listed: Maylands Peninsula Primary School. It is a Government primary school with ICSEA 1086 and enrolment of 740, so local schooling is strongest for primary years rather than a full P-12 pathway.
Is Maylands safe?
Safety should be checked at street level, especially around stations, shops and quieter residential pockets. Maylands has 13,199 residents across 5.0 sq km, so conditions can vary by micro-location and time of day.
Is Maylands good for property investment?
Maylands has a strong rental base, with 50.2% of homes rented and median rent at $300 per week. The caution is vacancy at 16.6%, which is high, so investors should focus on property quality, pricing and tenant appeal.
How is Maylands's population changing?
Maylands is projected to grow steadily at 1.23% a year, equal to about 190 additional people annually. The medium forecast rises from 15,167 in 2026 to 16,116 by 2031, driven mainly by overseas migration.
What languages are spoken in Maylands?
Maylands has an internationally mixed population, with 40.4% born overseas. The largest listed non-English language groups include Mandarin with 101 speakers, Punjabi with 93, Hindi with 71, Italian with 67 and Cantonese with 63.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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