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Maddingley VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Maddingley, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Maddingley VIC is 5,491 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maddingley is $895 per week ($46,540 per year). Median rent in Maddingley is $366 per week ($1,586 per month). Maddingley has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Maddingley has a population density of 214.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maddingley is India. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maddingley is $1,766.

There were 431 recorded offences in Maddingley in 2025-25, a rate of 78 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (158 offences).

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Maddingley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Maddingley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$895/wk

$46,540 per year

#2193 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$366/wk

$1,586 per month

#2834 of 14,663

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,766/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Maddingley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (2,667) Female 51.4% (2,825)

Population Density

214.8

people per km²

5,491 people · 25.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,163

Family income/wk

Maddingley Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maddingley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

25.5% 361 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

74.5% 1,053 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Maddingley Country of Birth

Australia

88.1%

India

7.1%

England

2.7%

Germany

0.4%

Greece

0.4%

Bangladesh

0.3%

Brazil

0.3%

Canada

0.3%

Chile

0.2%

China

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Maddingley Religion

No Religion

49.0%

Catholic

22.7%

Anglican

6.8%

Other Religions Tot

5.7%

Othr Rel Sikhism

5.2%

Not stated

5.1%

Hinduism

2.7%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maddingley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Maddingley Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

48.0%

Other

20.8%

Hindi

10.1%

SAL Tot

5.8%

Spanish

5.5%

Tamil

3.4%

IAL Sinhal

3.4%

Urdu

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Maddingley Employment

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Employed full-time

45.6% 1,753 people

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Employed part-time

20.8% 798 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 108 people

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Not in labour force

30.8% 1,185 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Maddingley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.5%

Bachelor Degree

24.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.6%

Postgraduate Degree

8.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Maddingley Occupation

Professionals

25.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.3%

Community & Personal Service

15.9%

Clerical & Administrative

14.0%

Managers

10.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.1%

Sales Workers

4.4%

Labourers

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Maddingley Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.3%

Society & Culture

15.9%

Engineering

15.1%

Education

11.5%

Health

10.6%

Architecture & Building

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Information Technology

5.0%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.1%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Maddingley Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maddingley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

0.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maddingley Marital Status

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Married

46.1% 1,938

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Separated

4.0% 168

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Divorced

8.8% 368

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Widowed

4.5% 189

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Never married

36.6% 1,539

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maddingley Ancestry

Australian

29.4%

English

28.2%

Other

10.0%

Scottish

7.8%

Irish

7.7%

Indian

3.8%

Italian

3.6%

German

3.1%

Maltese

2.7%

Dutch

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

Filipino

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maddingley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.3%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Pre-school

14.1%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

Primary — Catholic

6.1%

Secondary — Catholic

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Maddingley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.3% 777

✅

No need for assistance

92.7% 9,814

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Maddingley Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.8% 477

—

Not a volunteer

88.2% 3,556

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maddingley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.7%

$300-$449/mo

1.1%

$450-$599/mo

1.1%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

35.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Maddingley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.9%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Train

2.5%

Walked only

1.8%

Truck

1.0%

Other

0.5%

Bicycle

0.4%

Bus

0.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Maddingley Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.5%

1 vehicle

32.4%

2 vehicles

42.4%

3 vehicles

14.5%

4+ vehicles

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Maddingley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.6%

2 bedrooms

7.6%

3 bedrooms

38.4%

4 bedrooms

48.4%

5 bedrooms

3.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Maddingley Population Mobility

22.2%

moved in the last year

57.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maddingley Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

195

Indigenous residents

10,448

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maddingley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

623

Asthma

255

Arthritis

146

Diabetes

136

Heart disease

111

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Maddingley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maddingley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.9%

Couple — no children

22.9%

Couple — no children under 15

10.9%

One parent — children under 15

9.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maddingley Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

2.2% 90

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Never served

97.6% 3,951

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Maddingley Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 559

—

Did not provide

86.1% 3,465

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maddingley Children Ever Born

No children

33.0%

1 child

15.7%

2 children

29.0%

3 children

15.4%

4 children

5.5%

5+ children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Maddingley When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

251

2011–2015

243

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Maddingley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

29.5%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

27.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Maddingley Household Size

1 person

20.9%

2 persons

30.6%

3 persons

18.1%

4 persons

19.1%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maddingley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,070

Moved from VIC

679

Moved — same area (SA2)

416

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Maddingley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.2%

Step family — no other children

8.5%

Blended family — no other children

4.7%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Maddingley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 431 total

Theft

158

Assault

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Break & Enter

Public Order

Fraud

Weapons

Traffic

Other

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Maddingley Schools

schools nearby

government

1031

avg ICSEA score

5,917

total students

Bacchus Marsh Grammar Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 3,826 students

1115

ICSEA

St Bernard's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 328 students

1035

ICSEA

Bacchus Marsh Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 776 students

1008

ICSEA

Bacchus Marsh College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 987 students

966

ICSEA

Indie School (Bacchus Marsh) Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Maddingley Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,923/wk

Median Rent $366/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Maddingley

Your weekly income

≈ $8,333/month

Median rent $366/wk

Left after rent $1,557/wk

Rent share 19.0%

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Maddingley vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,770 Income: $608/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Pop: 2,781 Income: $715/wk Rent: $331/wk

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Pop: 2,782 Income: $798/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 2,786 Income: $787/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 2,801 Income: $629/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maddingley

What is the population of Maddingley VIC?

The population of Maddingley VIC is 5,491 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 214.8 people per km².Maddingley is ranked #1,440 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maddingley?

The median personal income in Maddingley VIC is $895 per week, or $46,540 per year.The median household income is $1,923 per week.Family income is $2,163 per week.Maddingley is ranked #2,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maddingley?

Median rent in Maddingley VIC is $366 per week ($1,586 per month).Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Maddingley ranks #2,834 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maddingley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maddingley VIC is $1,766. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maddingley?

The median age in Maddingley VIC is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maddingley a good suburb to live in?

Maddingley is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 5,491.The median income is $895/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21569. All dollar figures in AUD.