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WA · Swan Council

Malaga, 6090

Current weather

15.8°CPartly cloudy

59% humidity · 5.4 km/h wind · 16.2° / 10.5° today · 1 mm rain

Updated

  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
  • Green suburb
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Malaga is known for: Excellent transport, Cycling, Green suburb, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

Malaga is a welcoming smaller community in Swan, with a settled community character. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong working population.

Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Local identity runs deep. This is the kind of place people stay once they have found it.

Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.

Population

Population
25
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,749
Dwelling vacancy
0%
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 4
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
71.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
7 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Public transport

60 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Alexander Dr After Beach Rd
  • Alexander Dr Before Australis Av
  • Cassowary Dr After Weir Rd
  • Illawarra Cr After Cassowary Dr
  • Illawarra Cr After Sunset Dr

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

78 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Barbeques Galore MalagaAppliance

    Unit 1A 35 Exhibition Drive, Malaga

  • rediAtmATM
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank
  • ebikersBicycle

    Unit Unit 4 60-64 Holder Way

  • Leon Cycle PerthBicycle

    205 Camboon Road, Malaga

  • Malaga CyclesBicycle
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Alexander Drive before Australis AvenueBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • Alexander Drive before Australis Avenueamenitiesbus_stop
  • Anytime Fitnessamenitiesfitness_centre
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_box
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_office
  • BWSamenitiesalcohol
  • Barbeques Galore MalagaamenitiesUnit 1A 35 Exhibition Drive, Malagaappliance
  • Battery World MalagaamenitiesUnit 3 35 Exhibition Drive, Malagacar_parts
  • Beach Road after Bonner Driveamenitiesbus_stop
  • Beach Road after Camboon Roadamenitiesbus_stop
  • Beach Road after Crocker Driveamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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