Maddington
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Maddington, WA 6109.
About Maddington
Welcome to Maddington
Maddington sits in Perth's south-eastern suburbs, around 20 kilometres from the CBD, wedged between the established communities of Gosnells, Thornlie, Kenwick, Huntingdale and Martin. It's a suburb built around family homes on generous blocks, with a mix of older post-war housing and newer infill development giving it a settled, working-family feel rather than a polished, master-planned one.
With a population of just over 12,400 and a median age of 35, Maddington attracts young families, first-home buyers and tradies who want space, affordability and easy access to the Perth CBD and the Armadale corridor without the price tag of the inner south-eastern suburbs. It's not a suburb chasing lifestyle-magazine attention — it's one that quietly gets on with being a solid, liveable patch of Perth.
Lifestyle & dining
Maddington's day-to-day life revolves around practical convenience rather than café culture. Locals tend to head to nearby Gosnells or Thornlie for a wider spread of cafés, takeaway and casual dining options, while Maddington itself offers everyday eateries and fast-food along its main arterial roads. It suits people who want a low-fuss, no-frills lifestyle close to home, with the bigger night-out options a short drive away in surrounding town centres.
Shopping
Maddington has its own local shopping strip catering to daily needs, and residents are well placed for bigger shopping trips too, with Gosnells and Thornlie nearby offering supermarkets, specialty stores and larger retail precincts. The suburb's location between several established centres means residents rarely have to travel far for groceries, services or bulkier shopping needs.
Getting around
Maddington benefits from good road connectivity, sitting close to Albany Highway and within easy reach of the Tonkin Highway, which makes commuting to the CBD or across Perth's south-east relatively straightforward. Gosnells train station, on the Armadale line, is within reasonable reach for residents wanting a direct rail run into Perth, making Maddington a practical option for commuters who still want to avoid inner-city prices.
Bus routes run through the suburb connecting residents to Gosnells, Thornlie and Kenwick, useful for students and those without a car. The suburb's position along key arterial roads also makes it an easy base for tradespeople and shift workers needing quick access across the metro area.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Maddington Primary School, East Maddington Primary School and Bramfield Park Primary School all serving the area, alongside St Francis' School for those seeking a Catholic education option. The suburb also hosts specialist education support through the Maddington Education Support Centre and the South East Language Development Centre's Maddington campus, giving local families access to additional learning support without having to travel outside the area.
The property market
Maddington's property market has been on a strong upward trajectory, with house prices climbing 17.4% recently to a median of $715,000, while units and apartments sit at a median of $640,000. Median rents of $650 a week reflect solid rental demand in an area that continues to draw both owner-occupiers and investors chasing more affordable entry points within commuting distance of the city.
Houses dominate the current listings landscape, making up 81% of stock, with land sales accounting for 9%, apartments and units 6%, and townhouses 4%. This mix underlines Maddington's identity as a house-and-land suburb, where standalone homes on decent-sized blocks remain the default, though a small but growing slice of medium-density options is starting to appear.
Parks & recreation
Maddington offers plenty of green space for a suburb of its size, with local parks and ovals providing room for weekend sport, dog walks and family outings. Its proximity to Gosnells and the broader south-east corridor also puts residents within easy reach of larger recreational facilities, sporting clubs and reserves in neighbouring suburbs, rounding out the suburb's family-friendly, outdoors-accessible character.
Market snapshot
Maddington property market
Median sale price
$715k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
4.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$573k
Median
$715k
Premium
$887k
Days on market
10
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
114
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +21.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Maddington by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Maddington, WA 6109.
Population
12,419
residents (2021)
Median age
35
years
Household income
$1,364
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$1,509
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Maddington
Government school catchment
South East Language Development Centre - Maddington Campus
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Maddington
$315k
6C Haffner Court
Sold ~July 2026
$315k
6A Haffner Court
Sold ~July 2026
$715k
9/15 Attfield Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.03m
8 Bryce Court
Sold ~July 2026
$830k
14 Stanford Street
Sold ~July 2026
$825k
9 Rand Street
Sold ~July 2026
$660k
67 Helm Street
Sold ~July 2026
$760k
69 Carisbrooke Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Maddington suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Maddington?
The median house price in Maddington, WA is $715k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 17.4%.
How much is rent in Maddington?
The median weekly rent in Maddington is around $650 per week.
Is Maddington a good place to live?
Maddington is a suburb 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of the central business district of Perth, the capital of Western Australia, within the City of Gosnells local government area. Maddington is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 12,419 and 7 schools in the area.
What is the population of Maddington?
Maddington has a population of 12,419 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.
What schools are in Maddington?
There are 7 schools in or near Maddington, including Bramfield Park Primary School, East Maddington Primary School and Maddington Education Support Centre.
How long do homes take to sell in Maddington?
Properties in Maddington take around 10 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Maddington?
Entry-level properties in Maddington start around $573k, while premium homes reach $887k.
What suburbs are near Maddington?
Suburbs near Maddington include Kenwick, Huntingdale, Gosnells, Martin and Thornlie.
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