Braybrook vs Maidstone
The verdict
Braybrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $727K versus $874K in Maidstone. Maidstone rates higher for transport (91 vs 79). Maidstone has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 42 min). On the separate residential safety score, Maidstone rates higher (53 vs 46/100 in Braybrook).
Scores
| Braybrook | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 88 |
| Transport | 79 | 91 |
| Education | 72 | 79 |
| Liveability | 89 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Braybrook | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,682 | 9,389 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,451 | $1,916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.9% | 55.5% |
| Born in Australia | 38.7% | 49.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Braybrook High Growth · Maidstone High Growth
Property
| Braybrook | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $727K | $874K |
| Median unit price | $600K | $605K |
| House price YoY | 0.4% | -3.9% |
| 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
| Braybrook | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 53 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 630 | 490 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 609 | 692 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 434 | 330 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,754 | 7,338 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Braybrook | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Braybrook · Maidstone
Transport
| Braybrook | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Braybrook | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 1 |
| Parks | 18 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.2 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.0 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.0 km | 7.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Braybrook | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,682 | 9,389 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,461 | 10,144 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,514 | 15,044 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.95% | 1.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Braybrook or Maidstone?
Maidstone has the higher residential safety score (Braybrook 46/100 vs Maidstone 53/100).
Which is more affordable, Braybrook or Maidstone?
Braybrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $727K versus $874K.
Which has better public transport, Braybrook or Maidstone?
Maidstone has the higher transport score (Braybrook 79/100 vs Maidstone 91/100).
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