Maylands embraces a multitude of cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, and lifestyles, where diversity is reflected in our local businesses and community groups.
Here are some key demographics of Maylands are included here (sourced from the 2021 ABS census):
Maylands population is just over 43, 000 people, with a median age of 38, and a significant percentage (over 25%) of our community live in family arrangements, with an average of 1.7 children living in our households. Over 55% of our people living in committed partnerships (married or defacto).
We have over 600 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people living in our electorate.
The Maylands residents have a high percentage (over 45%) of people who have completed TAFE and University degrees, highlighting a commitment to education and professional development. Another 30% of Maylands constituents are currently pursuing a tertiary qualification.
Maylands stands as a testament to Australia's multicultural fabric; we have a range of people who from different ethnic heritage, with many people from Italian, Indian, Vietnamese and Chinese background. There are a variety of languages that are spoken at home; almost 25% of our constituents use a non-English language at home, including Vietnamese, Mandarin, Italian, Cantonese and Spanish, reflecting the electorate’s commitment to inclusivity and cultural exchange.
The average household median wage - $1,844 - is higher in this electorate than the Australian average which is $1,300. Maylands residents have an average of 1.6 cars per dwelling, although I am not sure where the .6 of a car is driving!
There is a spread of occupations represented in the Maylands electorate, with a number of industries represented including: medical (4.6%), hospitality (3%), government (2.8%), FIFO (2.5%) and social services (2.3%).
Number of Electors: 29, 731 (2021)
peninsula area from 1830 was farmed by the Tranby Settlers led by Joseph Hardey.
The area around the Maylands train station which contains historic homes and the town centre did not develop until the train station was built in 1900 to support the Mephan Ferguson pipe factory. The factory manufactured pipes for the Coolgardie water scheme.