Armadale vs Malvern East
The verdict
Malvern East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.14M versus $2.64M in Armadale. Malvern East rates higher for liveability (98 vs 93). Armadale is closer to the coast (4.2 km vs 7.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Armadale rates higher (40 vs 35/100 in Malvern East).
Scores
| Armadale | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 97 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 93 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Armadale | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,368 | 22,296 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,193 | $2,383 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.4% | 68.5% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 67.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Armadale High Growth · Malvern East High Growth
Property
| Armadale | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.64M | $2.14M |
| Median unit price | $724K | $643K |
| House price YoY | -40.1% | -2.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Armadale | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,035 | 1,005 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 384 | 628 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 203 | 220 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,832 | 10,029 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Armadale | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 4 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,173 | 1,148 |
See the full school list on each profile: Armadale · Malvern East
Transport
| Armadale | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 85 |
| Light rail stops | 33 | 16 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 80 m | 350 m |
Liveability
| Armadale | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 63 |
| Parks | 7 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 28 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 7.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.9 km | 11.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Armadale | Malvern East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,368 | 22,296 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,963 | 24,098 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,348 | 29,389 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Armadale or Malvern East?
Armadale has the higher residential safety score (Armadale 40/100 vs Malvern East 35/100).
Which is more affordable, Armadale or Malvern East?
Malvern East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.14M versus $2.64M.
Which has better schools, Armadale or Malvern East?
Armadale has a higher average school ICSEA (Armadale 1173 vs Malvern East 1148; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Armadale or Malvern East?
Armadale and Malvern East have similar transport scores.
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