Midvale, WA 6056 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Midvale is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6056, home to 2,283 residents with a balanced age mix. 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$275 /wk
Population2,283
Median age35
Area2.9 km²
To CBD20 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
2,283
Median age
35 years
Median household income
$1,433 /week
Median personal income
$730 /week
Median family income
$1,891 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
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
$275 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,742
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Midvale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Moorditj Noongar Community College Primary · Government
  • Swan View Senior High School Secondary · Government
  • St Brigid's Primary School Primary · Independent
  • St Anthony's School Other · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 73 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Morrison Rd After Gray Dr bus · 123 m
  • Morrison Rd After Beaconsfield Av bus · 145 m
  • Morrison Rd Before Orchard Av bus · 342 m
  • Morrison Rd After Orchard Av bus · 367 m
  • Morrison Rd After Bushby St bus · 402 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 21 restaurants
  • 6 pubs and bars
  • 67 parks and reserves
  • 8 gyms and fitness centres
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 30 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 68.5% of the 1,355 resolvable premises in Midvale. 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: 30.8%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 68.5%

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 Midvale?

Midvale (WA 6056) had 2,283 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Midvale?

The median advertised rent in Midvale is $275/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Midvale?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Midvale covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Midvale Primary School (0.7 km), Moorditj Noongar Community College (1 km), Swan View Senior High School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Midvale?

Midvale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (68.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Midvale?

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 Midvale?

In Midvale, 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 Midvale?

73 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Midvale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus 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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