Maylands
WA 6051 · Bayswater
13,199 (2021) → 14,774 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Maylands is a moderate growth suburb in Bayswater, WA 6051, about 4km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Maylands are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 14km inland. Maylands has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6051 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.76%), India (3.99%), New Zealand (2.12%), Malaysia (1.37%), Vietnam (1.21%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.03%), Vietnamese (1.58%), Punjabi (1.34%), Italian (1.07%), Hindi (1.05%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1052 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Maylands Peninsula Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
- Bold Park Community School - MaylandsSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Columba's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1125
- Bayswater Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1102
- Belmont Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1011
- Perth CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1138
- Inglewood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1127
- Mount Lawley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1155
- St Augustine's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1114
- Chisholm Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1079
- Hillcrest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1066
- Durham Road SchoolCombined · Government · 3kmICSEA 992
- Trinity CollegeCombined · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1113
- Rivervale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1014
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Maylands
Is Maylands safe?
Maylands has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Maylands from Perth CBD?
Maylands is about 4.0 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Maylands?
Maylands has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1086 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Maylands?
Maylands has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 54 bus stops.