Moving to Midland WA 6056
What the official numbers say about living in Midland — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $295 a week, against a median household income of $1,138 a week.
About 36% of homes are owner-occupied and 64% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the townhouse.
Who you'll be living with
Midland grew 24% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,110 → 6,335 people).
Around 46% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, New Zealand, England; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Filipino, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Midland scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers).
Nearest train station: Midland, 950 m south-west.
Nearest metro station: Airport Central, 7.2 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Midland Bus Station, 1 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mandoon Jetty, 2.4 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 7.8 km south-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 16 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 20 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 9 supermarkets · 16 parks — see them all on the Midland profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Midvale Primary School 800 m · Helena River Steiner School - Early Childhood Campus 900 m · La Salle College 1 km · St Brigid's Primary School 1.3 km · Woodbridge Primary School 1.5 km · Helena River Steiner School - Primary Campus 1.6 km · Moorditj Noongar Community College 1.7 km · Governor Stirling Senior High School 2.1 km
Groceries: Coles 300 m · Woolworths 400 m · Gilberts 450 m · Supa IGA 800 m · Woolworths 900 m · Spudshed Midland 1.3 km · Woolworths 1.9 km · IGA Swan View 3 km
Parks and reserves: Weeip Park 300 m · HyperFest 350 m · Corti Park 450 m · Juniper Gardens 500 m · Koolbardi Park 750 m · Carnegie Triangle 800 m · Harold Snow Bennett Park 950 m · Coal Dam Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Midland, most often seen first: South-western Australian Magpie · Pacific Black Duck · Laughing Turtle-dove · Twenty-eight Parrot · Australian Wood Duck · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Midland, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland here | 6,335 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Viveash | 1,280 | — | 6/10 | 20% |
| Woodbridge | 1,207 | — | 6/10 | 19% |
| Midvale | 2,283 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
| Middle Swan | 2,852 | — | 2/10 | 14% |
| Bellevue | 1,514 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
| Hazelmere | 935 | — | 6/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Swan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hasluck — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6056 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Midland profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $295 a week, and about 64% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 24% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,110 people to 6,335. It sits about 16 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Midland station is roughly 0.9 km away. Local government is Swan council, and the federal seat is Hasluck.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Midland vs Midvale · Midland vs Swan View.
Nearby guides: Viveash · Woodbridge · Midvale · Middle Swan · Bellevue · Hazelmere.
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