City of Bayswater
Maylands
Maylands at a glance
Median house
$382,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
13.2k
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Maylands.
Maylands (6051) sits in the Bayswater region of Western Australia. The median house here is $382,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Maylands has roughly 13,199 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $382,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $76,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Maylands on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$382,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
$382,000
$274,320
13,199
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.08% (median rent $300/wk against a $382,000 price tag). Units yield 5.69% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 49% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.08%
Based on $382,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.69%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202649%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maylands's population at 13,199, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
13,199
Median age
36
Family households
50%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Maylands scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maylands.
Local schools for Maylands
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Maylands Peninsula Primary School
Belmont Primary School
Bayswater Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Maylands.
- What is the median house price in Maylands?
- The median house price in Maylands, WA 6051 is $382,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Maylands postcode?
- Maylands is in the 6051 postcode, in WA, in the City of Bayswater region.
- What is the average rent in Maylands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Maylands?
- There are 20 schools serving Maylands on this page, including Maylands Peninsula Primary School, St Columba's School, Belmont Primary School.
- How walkable is Maylands?
- Maylands has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Maylands?
- Maylands is close to Maylands, Ascot, Mount Lawley, Bayswater, Belmont.
- What is the population of Maylands?
- Maylands has approximately 13,199 residents. The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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