Midland WA

Postcode 6056 · Swan LGA

Midland is a mid-sized suburb in Western Australia within the Swan local government area (postcode 6056). With a population of 6,335, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $59K per year, with an average household size of 1.9 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Midland is $560,000, having surged 26.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $370,000 (+16.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,350.

Midland is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 886, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 55 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public and 3 private hospitals.

From an investment perspective, Midland offers a gross rental yield of 5.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($560K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +26.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.1% High Yield
Price vs State$560K/$951K Below Median
Affordability9.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+26.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$61,137
Mean Income$73,995
Earners7,548
YoY Change+5.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education2/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$560K
26.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$370K
16.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$295
POPULATION
6,335
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size1.9
HH Income /wk$1,138
Personal Income /wk$716
Mortgage /mth$1,350
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops55
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA886
Total Students584
Independent2
Government1
Indie School Western AustraliaSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 942
Moorditj Noongar Community CollegePrimary · Government · ICSEA 678
Helena River Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1037
HOSPITALS (4)
Icon Cancer Centre Midlandprivate
Midland Dialysis Clinicprivate
St John of God Midland Private Hospitalprivate
St John of God Midland Public Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024