Midvale, WA: suburb profile

The population of Midvale WA is 2,283 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Midvale is $730 per week ($37,960 per year). Median rent in Midvale is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Midvale has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Midvale has a population density of 791 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Midvale is India. The most common religion is No religion (39.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Midvale is $1,742.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Midvale Population

2,283 residents at the 2021 Census.

Midvale Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$730/wk

$37,960 per year

Ranked 4,918 of 14,663

Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

Ranked 5,547 of 14,663

Median Age

35years

3 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,742/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Midvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (1,156) Female 49.4% (1,128)

Population Density

791

people per km²

2,283 people · 2.9 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,891

Family income/wk

Midvale 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 and Locality (SAL)

Midvale Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Midvale, 24.3% are owned outright and 75.7% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

24.3%

Owned with mortgage

75.7%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
England
China
Germany
Bangladesh
Fiji
Indonesia
Iran

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

Midvale Religion

No religion

39.1%

Catholic

24.2%

Not stated

9.3%

Anglican

6.2%

Christian (other)

4.9%

Othr Protestnt

1.9%

Hinduism

1.9%

Baptist

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Midvale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
Filipino
Malayalam
Mandarin
Australian Indigenous languages
Hindi

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

Midvale Employment

Employed full-time

40.2% 651 people

Employed part-time

18.8% 304 people

Unemployed

4.5% 73 people

Not in labour force

36.5% 590 people

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

Midvale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.6%

Bachelor Degree

25.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Certificate I/II

5.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.4%

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

Midvale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.0%

Community & Personal Service

17.9%

Professionals

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Labourers

9.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.5%

Managers

6.7%

Sales Workers

5.0%

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

Midvale Field of Study

Engineering

26.4%

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Society & Culture

12.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.2%

Health

11.0%

Education

6.2%

Information Technology

4.2%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Architecture & Building

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

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

Midvale Dwelling Types

Separate house

82.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

13.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Midvale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Midvale Marital Status

Married

37.1% 682

Separated

4.0% 73

Divorced

9.9% 182

Widowed

4.2% 78

Never married

44.8% 823

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Midvale Ancestry

English

28.1%

Australian

26.7%

Filipino

16.1%

Australian Aboriginal

7.3%

Scottish

6.6%

Irish

5.7%

Indian

3.6%

German

2.8%

Italian

2.8%

Maori

2.2%

Chinese

2.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Midvale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.7%

Secondary — Government

25.1%

Vocational Education

15.0%

Pre-school

9.7%

Primary — Catholic

8.9%

Secondary — Catholic

6.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.2%

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

Midvale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

5.9%

No need for assistance

94.1%

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

Midvale Volunteering

Volunteer

8.4% 142

Not a volunteer

91.6% 1,539

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Midvale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.8%

$300-$449/mo

0.8%

$450-$599/mo

3.0%

$600-$799/mo

2.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Midvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.4%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Bus

2.9%

Other

2.0%

Train

1.7%

Walked only

1.3%

Truck

1.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.6%

Bicycle

0.3%

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

Midvale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.2%

1 vehicle

37.4%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

11.1%

4+ vehicles

6.6%

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

Midvale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.9%

2 bedrooms

15.9%

3 bedrooms

45.0%

4 bedrooms

32.8%

5 bedrooms

2.9%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

Midvale Population Mobility

16.6%

moved in the last year

61.4%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Midvale Indigenous Population

8.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Midvale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

247

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

Dementia

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

Midvale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Midvale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.8%

Couple — no children

23.0%

Couple — no children under 15

15.2%

One parent — children under 15

12.7%

One parent — no children under 15

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Midvale Military Service

Previously served

2.0% 34

Never served

98.0% 1,650

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Midvale Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 177

Did not provide

89.4% 1,493

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Midvale Children Ever Born

No children

36.6%

1 child

14.9%

2 children

21.2%

3 children

18.3%

4 children

6.6%

5+ children

2.5%

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

Midvale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

249

2011–2015

248

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Midvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

22.3%

15–29 hours

8.5%

30+ hours

8.0%

Did not do domestic work

40.5%

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

Midvale Household Size

1 person

30.5%

2 persons

29.3%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Midvale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,714

Moved from WA

248

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

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

Midvale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.3%

Step family — no other children

18.2%

Blended family — no other children

5.9%

Step family — other children present

1.3%

Other couple — children only

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Midvale Schools

schools nearby

government

948

avg ICSEA score

6,605

total students

Swan Christian College Independent

Secondary · PP-12 · 1,689 students

1059

ICSEA

Helena River Waldorf School Independent

Primary · PP-7 · 101 students

1037

ICSEA

St Brigid's Primary School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 402 students

1030

ICSEA

La Salle College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,346 students

1028

ICSEA

St Anthony's School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 390 students

1020

ICSEA

Greenmount Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 380 students

997

ICSEA

Indie School Western Australia Independent

Secondary · 9-12 · 362 students

942

ICSEA

Middle Swan Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 340 students

942

ICSEA

Swan View Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 706 students

919

ICSEA

Midvale Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 355 students

912

ICSEA

Swan View Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 289 students

904

ICSEA

Clayton View Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 124 students

861

ICSEA

Moorditj Noongar Community College Government

Primary · K-6 · 121 students

678

ICSEA

Swan Christian College - Junior School Campus Independent

Primary

Helena River Steiner School - Hazelmere Campus Independent

Combined

Showing 15 of 18 schools.

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

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Midvale Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,433/wk

Median rent $275/wk

Rent to income 19.2%

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

Median rent in Midvale against your income

Your weekly income

About $6,210 a month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,158/wk

Rent share 19.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk $95/wk less rent

Utakarra

Income: $631/wk Rent: $240/wk $35/wk less rent

Katanning

Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk $75/wk less rent

Orelia

Income: $637/wk Rent: $250/wk $25/wk less rent

Merredin

Income: $756/wk Rent: $220/wk $55/wk less rent

Moora (WA)

Income: $743/wk Rent: $230/wk $45/wk less rent

Manjimup

Income: $674/wk Rent: $250/wk $25/wk less rent

Medina

Income: $597/wk Rent: $270/wk $5/wk less rent

Midvale vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Midvale is $730 a week, 9% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 467th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $275 a week, $45 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.2% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 35, 6 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Midvale	Typical WA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$730/wk	$806/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,433/wk	$1,722/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$275/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,742/mo	$1,759/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	35	41	42
Rent share of household income	19.2%	18.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Midvale

The closest suburb to Midvale is Bellevue (WA), 1.9 km away.

Bellevue (WA)

1.9 km away · income $727/wk · rent $300/wk

Midland

1.9 km away · income $716/wk · rent $295/wk

Stratton

2.1 km away · income $703/wk · rent $310/wk

Swan View

2.2 km away · income $720/wk · rent $320/wk

Middle Swan

2.6 km away · income $670/wk · rent $310/wk

Viveash

3.0 km away · income $903/wk · rent $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Midvale

What is the population of Midvale WA?

The population of Midvale WA is 2,283 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 791 people per km².Midvale is ranked #2,838 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Midvale?

The median personal income in Midvale WA is $730 per week, or $37,960 per year.The median household income is $1,433 per week.Family income is $1,891 per week.Midvale is ranked #4,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Midvale?

Median rent in Midvale WA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Midvale ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Midvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Midvale WA is $1,742. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Midvale?

The median age in Midvale WA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Midvale a good suburb to live in?

Midvale is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,283.The median income is $730/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% 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: 50948. All dollar figures in AUD.