6 min drive to Lakelands + 5 min transfer + 58 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
36 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2290/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.8%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
83%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Madora Bay
Full-time 33.3%Part-time 17.1%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 47.5%
Dwelling Types
Madora Bay
House 98.8%Semi-detached 0.6%Other 0.5%
Commute Mode
Madora Bay
Car 84.7%Transit 4.7%Walk 0.9%WFH 9.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.0%
England
13.1%
South Africa
3.0%
New Zealand
3.0%
India
0.7%
Language at Home
English only
93.5%
Spanish
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Hindi
0.1%
Arabic
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Madora Bay
Is Madora Bay safe?
Madora Bay has a safety score of 74/100, 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. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: San Remo (WA) (68/100), Meadow Springs (52/100), Lakelands (WA) (40/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Madora Bay?
Median weekly rent in Madora Bay is $650/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: San Remo (WA) ($670/wk), Meadow Springs ($650/wk), Lakelands (WA) ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Madora Bay?
Madora Bay has a school rating of 60/100 across 2 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Madora Bay Primary School (Primary), St Marcellin Catholic College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Madora Bay from Perth CBD?
Madora Bay is 53 minutes by car, or 79 minutes by public transport, or 69 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Madora Bay affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Madora Bay is $965K, up 25.2% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $650/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: San Remo (WA) ($970K), Meadow Springs ($800K), Lakelands (WA) ($769K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/madora-bay
Madora Bay is a coastal suburb on the Mandurah fringe, known for its attractive beach and relaxed seaside feel. It draws young families and investors building new homes on affordable land. The suburb sits far south of Perth, making commutes to the city lengthy, but proximity to Mandurah's shops and services helps offset the distance. It has a quiet, new-suburb character, scenic but still finding its feet. Houses here have a median value of $965k and rent of $650/week, 5% below the Perth metro median.
The commute to Perth CBD is a 53-minute drive by car or 79 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (67%). With a safety score of 74/100, the area rates 22 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
With 2 schools scoring 60/100, education here is well above average. The population has a median age of 36 and earns $2,290/week per household.