"A growing community attracting young families and empty nesters"
MIDLAND-KALAMUNDA REPORTER is distributed each Tuesday across a wide area of City of Swan and the Shires of Kalamunda and Mundaring. Consequently the region houses a diverse population across a range of housing types from older established suburbs, new housing developments providing affordable housing for couples and families (eg: Ellenbrook) and rural areas.
The region is experiencing strong growth due to a significant supply of urban & rural housing opportunities and declining land stocks in surrounding municipalities. 30% of residents moved into the area during the last 5 years mainly from elsewhere in WA.
Separate houses account for 92% of dwellings with a well above average proportion of homes being purchased (notably in newer suburbs and redevelopment areas). Couple families with dependent children represent the most dominant household type followed by couple households with no children (predominantly younger couples and baby-boomer couples/empty nesters).
The region’s occupation profile reflects its diversity with a mix of professionals, white collar workers, tradespeople and semi-skilled/ unskilled workers.
Midland is the major commercial and administrative centre for City of Swan. The Midland redevelopment project is revitalising the area creating a vibrant regional centre and there is a strong tourism focus with the Swan Valley wine making district and historical attractions.
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- Total population: 102,248
Males: 50,762 Females: 51,486
- Median age: 35 years
- Dwellings: 35,624
- Median weekly household income: $1,026
- Average household size: 2.4 persons
- Country of birth:
Australia: 68.2%
UK/Ireland: 12.4%
Asia: 2.5%
- Source: ABS Census 2006