Midland, WA 6056 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Midland is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6056, home to 6,335 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kalamunda local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 20 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$295 /wk
Population6,335
Median age39
Area4.2 km²
To CBD20 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
6,335
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,138 /week
Median personal income
$716 /week
Median family income
$1,497 /week
Average household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Swan
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Pearce
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$295 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,350
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • Indie School Western Australia Other · Independent
  • Woodbridge Primary School Primary · Government
  • Helena River Waldorf School Other · Independent
  • La Salle College Combined · Independent
  • Governor Stirling Senior High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 33 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 6 train stops, 91 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Old Great Northern Hwy After The Avenue bus · 149 m
  • Great Eastern Hwy Before Tuohy L bus · 164 m
  • Helena St Before Victoria St bus · 204 m
  • The Crescent After Stafford St bus · 265 m
  • Midland Stn Platform 3 train · 368 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 8 cafés
  • 17 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 47 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 7 supermarkets
  • 26 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 11.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 71.2% of the 5,299 resolvable premises in Midland. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 23.7%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 1.9%
  • Fibre to the Building: 3.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 71.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Midland District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Midland?

Midland (WA 6056) had 6,335 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Midland?

The median advertised rent in Midland is $295/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Midland?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Midland covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Indie School Western Australia (0.6 km), Woodbridge Primary School (0.7 km), Helena River Waldorf School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Midland?

Midland is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (71.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Midland?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Midland?

In Midland, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (11.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Midland?

97 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Midland centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops, 4 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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