Maylands, WA 6042
A well-connected Perth pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $300/wk Median
- 49.2% Renters
Maylands Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.3k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $300
- To the CBD
- 4.2km
- Walkability
- 9.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Maylands Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Maylands is one of Perth's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 13,294 residents, a substantial 49.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $300 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Maylands
Maylands Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Maylands Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Maylands
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Maylands
Real questions renters ask before moving to Maylands.
Is Maylands family-friendly for renters?
Maylands has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $300/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Perth.
Is Maylands walkable?
Maylands carries a walkability score of 9.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Maylands a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Maylands has a 49.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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