Maylands, SA: suburb profile

The population of Maylands SA is 1,508 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maylands is $1,018 per week ($52,936 per year). Median rent in Maylands is $338 per week ($1,465 per month). Maylands has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Maylands has a population density of 2,824 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maylands is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maylands is $2,167.

There were 34 recorded offences in Maylands in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (17 offences).

Population
1,508
Census 2021
Median income
$1,018/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$338/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Maylands vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Maylands is $1,018 a week, 34% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 52nd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $338 a week, $38 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 18.4% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMaylandsTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,018/wk$759/wk +34%$766/wk
Household income$1,832/wk$1,494/wk +23%$1,637/wk
Rent$338/wk$300/wk +13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,534/mo +41%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.4%19.5% −1.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Maylands, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Maylands Population

1,508 residents at the 2021 Census.

Maylands Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,018/wk
$52,936 per year
Ranked 1,115 of 14,663
Median Rent
$338/wk
$1,465 per month
Ranked 3,727 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Maylands Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,832/wk
Median rent $338/wk
Rent to income 18.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Maylands against your income

About $7,939 a month
Median rent $338/wk
Left after rent $1,494/wk
Rent share 18.4%

Maylands Schools

33
schools nearby
14
government
1112
avg ICSEA score
21,076
total students
St Andrew's School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 376 students
1191
ICSEA
Wilderness School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 856 students
1176
ICSEA
Pembroke School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,672 students
1171
ICSEA
St Peter's College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,585 students
1164
ICSEA
Rose Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 525 students
1162
ICSEA
Burnside Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 686 students
1156
ICSEA
Norwood Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 361 students
1148
ICSEA
Prince Alfred College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,127 students
1143
ICSEA
Walkerville Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1139
ICSEA
East Marden Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1127
ICSEA
Marryatville Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 506 students
1127
ICSEA
Marryatville High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,759 students
1120
ICSEA
East Adelaide School Government
Primary · R-6 · 495 students
1117
ICSEA
St Patrick's Special School Catholic
Combined · U · 51 students
1115
ICSEA
St Joseph's Memorial School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 192 students
1108
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 33 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Maylands, with a map

Maylands Map

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Maylands, South Australia: 34.9113°S, 138.6367°E

Maylands Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (33)

People in Maylands

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (712) Female 52.8% (795)

Population Density

2,824
people per km²
1,508 people · 0.5 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,650
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.4%
Italy
4.2%
China
2.1%
India
1.3%
Greece
1.3%
Malaysia
1.1%
Germany
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
6.0%
Greek
2.4%
Mandarin
2.1%
Spanish
1.1%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.9%
German
0.7%
Korean
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
35.9%
Australian
28.1%
Italian
16.6%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
9.5%
German
6.8%
Chinese
4.5%
Greek
3.9%
Indian
1.4%
Dutch
1.3%
Polish
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
50.3%
Catholic
21.9%
Anglican
6.2%
Not stated
4.4%
Eastern Orthodox
3.4%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Pentecostal
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.8% 568
Separated
2.1% 27
Divorced
9.1% 115
Widowed
5.3% 67
Never married
38.8% 492

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.7%
Couple: no children
27.6%
Couple: no children under 15
15.5%
One parent: no children under 15
7.8%
One parent: children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.7%
2 persons
30.2%
3 persons
14.0%
4 persons
13.8%
5 persons
4.5%
6+ persons
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Maylands

Housing Tenure

Of the 648 occupied private dwellings in Maylands at the 2021 Census, 31.6% were rented, 34.6% owned outright and 32.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.3% 15 dwellings
Owned outright
34.6% 224 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.3% 209 dwellings
Rented
31.6% 205 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
69.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
20.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.4%
2 bedrooms
33.9%
3 bedrooms
42.7%
4 bedrooms
16.4%
5 bedrooms
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
2.9%
$600-$799/mo
4.0%
$800-$999/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.1%
1 vehicle
46.9%
2 vehicles
30.5%
3 vehicles
6.9%
4+ vehicles
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Maylands

Employment

Employed full-time
40.6% 489 people
Employed part-time
23.6% 284 people
Unemployed
3.4% 41 people
Not in labour force
32.4% 391 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
49.7%
Managers
16.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.8%
Community & Personal Service
6.4%
Sales Workers
3.6%
Labourers
3.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
5.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Did not go to work
9.9%
Bus
9.3%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Walked only
4.4%
Bicycle
4.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.6%
Truck
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
80.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.7%
Postgraduate Degree
18.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.0%
Certificate III/IV
13.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.8%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.0%
Health
16.7%
Society & Culture
14.1%
Engineering
11.9%
Education
7.7%
Creative Arts
6.7%
Information Technology
4.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Architecture & Building
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
15.2%
Pre-school
13.6%
Secondary: Government
12.8%
Secondary: Catholic
8.2%
Vocational Education
8.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.4%
Primary: Catholic
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.8%
Has need for assistance
5.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
152
Asthma
47
Heart disease
33
Arthritis
29
Diabetes
26
Lung condition
13
Cancer
13
Kidney disease
12
Stroke
7
Dementia
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 179
Did not provide
85.4% 1,051

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.5% 228
Not a volunteer
81.5% 1,002

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 5
Previously served
1.4% 17
Never served
97.8% 1,210

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
39.7%
1 child
16.1%
2 children
29.3%
3 children
12.3%
4 children
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
45
1961: 1970
75
1971: 1980
20
1981: 1990
30
1991: 2000
20
2001: 2010
67
2011: 2015
43
2016
14
2017
13
2018
13
2019
24
2020
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.1%
moved in the last year
38.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,246
Moved from SA
133
Moved: same area (SA2)
30
Moved from VIC
17
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from NSW
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.7%
5: 14 hours
34.8%
15: 29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
98.3%
Step family: no other children
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Maylands Crime Statistics

34 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
17
Assault
8
Other Against Person
3
Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
2
Fraud
1
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Maylands

The closest suburb to Maylands is Evandale (SA), 0.7 km away.

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0.7 km away · income $896/wk · rent $320/wk
Trinity Gardens
0.7 km away · income $923/wk · rent $375/wk
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1.0 km away · income $789/wk · rent $331/wk
Beulah Park
1.1 km away · income $1,082/wk · rent $390/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maylands

What is the population of Maylands SA?

The population of Maylands SA is 1,508 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,824 people per km². Maylands is ranked #3,390 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maylands?

The median personal income in Maylands SA is $1,018 per week, or $52,936 per year. The median household income is $1,832 per week. Family income is $2,650 per week. Maylands is ranked #1,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maylands?

Median rent in Maylands SA is $338 per week ($1,465 per month). Rent represents 18.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Maylands ranks #3,727 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maylands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maylands SA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maylands?

The median age in Maylands SA is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maylands a good suburb to live in?

Maylands is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,508. The median income is $1,018/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40846. All dollar figures in AUD.