Armadale vs Malvern
The verdict
Armadale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.64M versus $3.00M in Malvern. Armadale is closer to the coast (4.2 km vs 5.5 km).
Scores
ArmadaleMalvern
| Armadale | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 93 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Armadale | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,368 | 9,929 |
| Median age | 38 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,193 | $2,606 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.4% | 71.7% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 72.8% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Armadale High Growth · Malvern High Growth
Property
| Armadale | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.64M | $3.00M |
| Median unit price | $724K | $773K |
| House price YoY | -40.1% | 4.1% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,035 | 997 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 384 | 393 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 203 | 191 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,832 | 6,587 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Armadale | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,173 | 1,143 |
See the full school list on each profile: Armadale · Malvern
Transport
| Armadale | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 33 | 45 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 80 m | 90 m |
Liveability
| Armadale | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 19 |
| Parks | 7 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 19 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 5.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.9 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 570 m |
Population & growth
| Armadale | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,368 | 9,929 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,963 | 10,584 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,348 | 13,088 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Armadale or Malvern?
Malvern has the higher residential safety score (Armadale 40/100 vs Malvern 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Armadale or Malvern?
Armadale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.64M versus $3.00M.
Which has better schools, Armadale or Malvern?
Armadale has a higher average school ICSEA (Armadale 1173 vs Malvern 1143; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Armadale or Malvern?
Armadale and Malvern have similar transport scores.
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