15 min drive to Warwick + 5 min transfer + 24 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2137/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.4%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
77%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.5%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.8
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Madeley
Full-time 31.9%Part-time 18.4%Unemployed 1.8%Not in labour 47.8%
Dwelling Types
Madeley
House 88.7%Semi-detached 9.5%Other 1.8%
Commute Mode
Madeley
Car 86.1%Transit 4.1%Walk 0.7%WFH 9.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
59.3%
England
6.5%
South Africa
3.9%
India
2.8%
New Zealand
2.7%
Language at Home
English only
71.3%
Mandarin
1.3%
Vietnamese
0.9%
Italian
0.7%
Arabic
0.6%
Frequently Asked Questions about Madeley
Is Madeley safe?
Madeley has a safety score of 68/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Darch (84/100), Marangaroo (69/100), Pearsall (88/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Madeley?
Median weekly rent in Madeley is $790/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Darch ($850/wk), Marangaroo ($750/wk), Pearsall ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Madeley?
Madeley has a school rating of 69/100 across 1 schools, which is above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Madeley Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Madeley from Perth CBD?
Madeley is 25 minutes by car, or 58 minutes by public transport, or 44 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Madeley affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Madeley is $1.1M, up 17.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $823K. For renters, median weekly rent is $790/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Darch ($1.1M), Marangaroo ($900K), Pearsall ($861K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/madeley
⚠️ Safety Concern👨👩👧 Family Friendly🚗 Car Dependent🏡 Quiet Residential⚽ Sports & Recreation
Madeley is a quiet, family-focused suburb in Perth's northern corridor, typically grouped with Landsdale, Darch and Woodvale. It appeals to families seeking large blocks, good schools and community sports. Olympic Kingsway SC offers brand-new facilities, and cycling routes connect to Yanchep and beyond. Affordability draws families priced out of the western suburbs, though the area has been touched by serious crime incidents that temper its otherwise peaceful suburban character.
Property prices sit at a median of $1.11M and rent of $790/week, which is 9% above the Perth metro median. Expect a 25-minute drive to the CBD (or 58 min via public transport), and most residents drive (72%). Crime rates are well below average, and the 68/100 safety score sits 16 points above the metro mean of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. School quality is well above average, with 1 school holding a combined 69/100 rating. At a median age of 38, households here bring in $2,137/week.
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