Moving to Maida Vale WA 6057
What the official numbers say about living in Maida Vale — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,977 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 13% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Maida Vale grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,329 → 4,499 people).
Around 80% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Mandarin, Thai.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Maida Vale scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: High Wycombe, 2.9 km west.
Nearest metro station: Airport Central, 4.6 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Long Term Parking B Bus Transfer, 6.8 km west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 5.8 km west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 15 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 17 schools · 4 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 28 parks — see them all on the Maida Vale profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Maida Vale Primary School 550 m · Edney Primary School 1.7 km · High Wycombe Primary School 2.4 km · Mary’s Mount Primary School 2.6 km · Darling Range Sports College 2.6 km · Hillside Christian College 2.9 km · Tabor College 2.9 km · Heritage College Perth 3.1 km
Groceries: IGA 2.5 km · Coles 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Meloway Drive Reserve 450 m · Davies Park 550 m · Maida Vale Recreation Reserve 850 m · Agraulia Court Park 1.2 km · Peter Hegney Park 1.3 km · The Boulevard Reserve 1.6 km · MacKenzie Park 1.6 km · Saddleback Circle Reserve 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Maida Vale, most often seen first: Twenty-eight Parrot · South-western Australian Magpie · Western Brown Honeyeater · Red-capped Parrot · Western Australian Raven · South-western Singing Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Maida Vale, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maida Vale here | 4,499 | — | 7/10 | 25% |
| High Wycombe | 12,198 | — | 4/10 | 12% |
| Gooseberry Hill | 3,323 | — | 10/10 | 37% |
| Bushmead | 677 | — | 9/10 | 53% |
| Forrestfield | 13,181 | — | 4/10 | 14% |
| Helena Valley | 4,130 | — | 8/10 | 29% |
| Kalamunda | 7,163 | — | 9/10 | 41% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Kalamunda — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Swan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6057 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Maida Vale profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week, and about 13% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,329 people to 4,499. It sits about 15 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and High Wycombe station is roughly 2.9 km away. Local government is Kalamunda council, and the federal seat is Swan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Maida Vale vs High Wycombe · Maida Vale vs Gooseberry Hill.
Nearby guides: High Wycombe · Gooseberry Hill · Bushmead · Forrestfield · Helena Valley · Kalamunda.
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