8 min drive to Woodbridge + 5 min transfer + 33 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
35 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1433/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.2%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
66%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
2.3%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Midvale
Full-time 29.4%Part-time 13.7%Unemployed 3.1%Not in labour 53.8%
Dwelling Types
Midvale
House 81.7%Semi-detached 17.8%
Commute Mode
Midvale
Car 89.8%Transit 5.4%Walk 1.5%WFH 3.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
55.1%
Philippines
14.2%
New Zealand
4.0%
England
3.6%
India
3.0%
Language at Home
English only
67.9%
Mandarin
0.6%
Hindi
0.4%
Italian
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Midvale
Is Midvale safe?
Midvale has a safety score of 8/100, which is well below 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 up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Stratton (23/100), Bellevue (WA) (10/100), Midland (5/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Midvale?
Median weekly rent in Midvale is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Stratton ($650/wk), Bellevue (WA) ($680/wk), Midland ($610/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Midvale?
Midvale has a school rating of 10/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Midvale Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Midvale from Perth CBD?
Midvale is 32 minutes by car, or 68 minutes by public transport, or 46 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Midvale affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Midvale is $733K, up 22.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $495K. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Stratton ($685K), Bellevue (WA) ($751K), Midland ($720K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/midvale
⚠️ Safety Concern💰 Affordable🚗 Car Dependent🌳 Established
Midvale sits in Perth's eastern corridor, offering some of the metro's most affordable housing and land. New estates are drawing in buyers, but the suburb still carries a well-worn reputation for crime and antisocial behaviour that colours most online discussion. It's a practical, no-frills base close to Midland's services and major highways, suited to budget-conscious buyers willing to trade prestige for price.
The median house price is $733k and rent of $750/week, 28% below the Perth metro median. From Midvale, the CBD is a 32-minute drive away (68 min by transit), and most residents drive (71%). The safety score of 8/100 is 44 points below the metro average of 52. Education options include 1 school, rated 10/100 and below the Perth average. Typical residents are around 35 years old, with a household income of $1,433/week.
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