Medina
With a median house price estimated at $324,000 and household income sitting at just the 15.3rd percentile nationally, Medina is one of greater Perth's most affordable detached-house markets. The suburb spans 3.67 km2 with 2,260 residents and a density of 616 people per km2, modest by metropolitan standards. A 12.2% vacancy rate is the most striking data point: it signals soft rental demand that depresses yields even as purchase prices stay low. The median age of 42 sits 2 years above national, and the identity signals are consistent, an affordable, high-vacancy, mortgage-belt suburb where 92.3% of dwellings are separate houses and 13.5% of the labour force is unemployed.
Population
2,260
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,062/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$324K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $324,000, Medina's median house price sits well below the Perth metropolitan median, making entry accessible for first-home buyers with modest deposits. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,200, and the mortgage-to-income ratio works out to 26.1%, below the 30% stress threshold, so most buyers can service their debt comfortably. The stock is strongly detached: 92.3% of dwellings are separate houses, with just 6.8% apartments and 0.6% semi-detached. Bedrooms skew toward three-bedroom homes at 52.2%, followed by two-bedroom at 26.8% and four-plus at 16.1%. Outright owners account for 23.3% of households and mortgage holders 42.3%, a mix typical of working-class suburbs where purchase prices are within reach but incomes are constrained.
For Buyers
At $324,000, Medina's median house price sits well below the Perth metropolitan median, making entry accessible for first-home buyers with modest deposits. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,200, and the mortgage-to-income ratio works out to 26.1%, below the 30% stress threshold, so most buyers can service their debt comfortably. The stock is strongly detached: 92.3% of dwellings are separate houses, with just 6.8% apartments and 0.6% semi-detached. Bedrooms skew toward three-bedroom homes at 52.2%, followed by two-bedroom at 26.8% and four-plus at 16.1%. Outright owners account for 23.3% of households and mortgage holders 42.3%, a mix typical of working-class suburbs where purchase prices are within reach but incomes are constrained.
For Investors
Investors face mixed signals in Medina. Weekly rent of $270 against a $324,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.3%, higher than most Perth inner-ring suburbs. However, the 12.2% vacancy rate, more than double a healthy threshold, indicates oversupply in the rental market, which pressures rent growth. The renter share of 34.5% provides a reasonable tenant pool. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, so new supply is not a near-term concern. The 13.5% unemployment rate, compared to the national average of roughly 4%, points to economic fragility in the local base. Rent-to-income at 25.4% keeps current tenants below the 30% stress level, supporting retention, but weak income growth limits rent escalation prospects.
Schools in Medina iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Medina Primary School
K-6 · 153 students
Demographics
Medina's population of 2,260 skews older, with a median age of 42 years, which is 2.0 years above the national median. Overseas-born residents account for 29.2% of the population, compared to the national average of around 21.6%, a difference of 7.6 percentage points. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic: English (948 residents) leads, followed by Scottish (242), Irish (230) and Other (245). University qualifications reach 17.5%, which is 12.6 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a workforce concentrated in trades, services and manual labour rather than knowledge-sector roles. Average household size is 2.1, slightly below the national 2.5, consistent with the older age profile and the 26.7% share of couples with no children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.3%
Houses
0.6%
Townhouse
6.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupancy is split between 23.3% who own outright and 42.3% who carry a mortgage, with 34.5% renting. The dominant stock type is the separate house at 92.3%, well above the national average, which makes Medina more suburban in character than most Perth suburbs at this price point. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 52.2%, with two-bedroom at 26.8% and four-plus at 16.1%. Weekly rent of $270 and monthly mortgage costs of $1,200 both sit below Perth medians, because the $324,000 median house price is significantly lower than the broader metropolitan figure. The 12.2% vacancy rate stands out as elevated, suggesting supply exceeds current demand and that landlords face pressure to keep rents competitive. Housing stress is contained: mortgage-to-income at 26.1% and rent-to-income at 25.4% both remain below 30%.
Mortgage / mo
$1,200
Rent / wk
$270
HH Size
2.1
Personal Income / wk
$597
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.2%
Unoccupied
139
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.7%
Couples, no children
1,480
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local economy skews toward essential and trade sectors. Healthcare leads at 18.6% of employed residents (106 workers), followed by Education at 10.9% (62), Construction at 9.7% (55), Retail at 8.3% (47) and Manufacturing at 7.6% (43). By occupation, Labourers dominate at 164 workers, ahead of Community and Personal Services at 128, Machinery and Drivers at 119 and Professionals at 111. The unemployment rate of 13.5% is substantially higher than the national figure, and the participation rate of 53.2% is below average, partly because 705 residents are not in the labour force. Full-time employment represents 62.7% of those working. Household income at the 15.3rd percentile nationally reflects the low-wage, labour-intensive occupational mix rather than a short-term economic shock.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.7%
Part-time
23.8%
Participation
53.2%
Employed
879
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.5%
Postgraduate
3.3%
Born Overseas
29.2%
Dwellings
1,011
Transport to Work
Transport in Medina is almost entirely car-dependent: 86.5% of residents drive to work, compared to 68.8% nationally, while just 5.7% use public transport and 1.2% walk or cycle. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families rely on facilities in neighbouring areas. Crime data is not available for Medina at the suburb level. SEIFA socioeconomic scores are not reported, but the income percentile of 15.3 nationally indicates significant economic disadvantage relative to the broader population. The 8.5% of residents needing daily assistance (176 people) is above average and consistent with an older, lower-income community. Rent-to-income at 25.4% keeps housing costs manageable for tenants, and mortgage-to-income at 26.1% stays below the stress line for buyers.
Drive
86.5%
Public Transport
5.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Medina compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Medina a good suburb to live in?
Medina suits buyers prioritising affordability and space: the $324,000 median house price is below the Perth metropolitan median, and 92.3% of dwellings are separate houses. Trade-offs include a 12.2% vacancy rate signalling soft demand, a 13.5% unemployment rate higher than the national average, and limited public transport with 86.5% of residents driving to work.
What is the median house price in Medina?
The median house price in Medina is estimated at $324,000, based on 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $270 and monthly mortgage repayments sit around $1,200, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.1%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Medina?
No schools are recorded inside Medina's 3.67 km2 boundary in this dataset. Families with school-age children rely on facilities in neighbouring suburbs. University qualifications locally are at 17.5%, which is 12.6 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the workforce's trade and services orientation.
Is Medina safe?
Suburb-level crime statistics are not available for Medina in this dataset. As context, household income sits at the 15.3rd percentile nationally and unemployment runs at 13.5%, both higher-disadvantage indicators that tend to correlate with elevated crime rates compared to the state average.
Is Medina good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $270 against a $324,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.3%, above many Perth suburbs. However, the 12.2% vacancy rate signals oversupply in the rental segment, which limits rent growth. No new development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so new supply is not a near-term risk, but the 13.5% local unemployment rate constrains demand.
How is Medina's population changing?
Medina's population stands at 2,260 with a turnover rate of 22.1% and 77.9% of residents having stayed in place over the past year, indicating a stable base. Specific growth forecasts are not available, but the high 12.2% vacancy rate suggests the suburb has not attracted strong population inflow in recent periods.
What industries employ residents in Medina?
Healthcare is the largest employer at 18.6% of workers (106 residents), followed by Education at 10.9% (62), Construction at 9.7% (55), Retail at 8.3% (47) and Manufacturing at 7.6% (43). The occupation mix leans toward Labourers (164) and trade roles, with Professionals at 111, lower than state and national norms.
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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