Maida Vale

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and the national figure of 38. About 18.5% of the population are seniors, and 17.8% are children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 23.6% were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.4% of the community. While 7.3% use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation (46.2%), a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common, at 46.1%.

Many residents have completed Year 12, though the 16.7% who hold a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Qualifications in engineering and management are most common.

Earnings are strong here, with a typical weekly household income of $1,977, which is a little above the state and national figures. People earning $2,000 or more a week are much more common here than in most similar areas.

About 29.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Caring for children is common, with 30.3% of people doing so unpaid—a rate well above the national figure. Unpaid housework and general caregiving are also more frequent than in most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively small but sees much higher typical personal and household incomes than the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average.

Homes tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per household. Only 17.8% of people live alone, which is well below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 94.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the state or nation, while 37.8% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport access is a standout feature, with 42 stops and very high weekly departures per 1,000 people. Most people still drive to work, and only 8.2% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.1% moving in the last five years—well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than in the rest of the country.

More adults are working or looking for work here (65.2%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries are construction, health care, and retail.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 89.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents also have very good access to parks and health services on foot.