Clifton vs Maddens Plains
The verdict
Maddens Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $1.80M in Clifton. Clifton rates higher for education (69 vs 38). Clifton is closer to the coast (120 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
CliftonMaddens Plains
| Clifton | Maddens Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 38 |
| Transport | 74 | 48 |
| Education | 69 | 38 |
| Liveability | 27 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clifton | Maddens Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35 | 8 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,583 | $2,749 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 87.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Clifton Moderate Growth · Maddens Plains Stable
Property
| Clifton | Maddens Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.80M | $1.70M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $795 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Clifton | Maddens Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 12,500 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,429 | 87,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clifton | Maddens Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 973 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clifton · Maddens Plains
Transport
| Clifton | Maddens Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 132 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 730 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Clifton | Maddens Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 120 m | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 48.2 km | 49.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.3 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Clifton | Maddens Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 35 | 8 |
| Estimated 2025 | 36 | 8 |
| Projected 2041 | 41 | 8 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.71% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Clifton or Maddens Plains?
Maddens Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $1.80M.
Which has better public transport, Clifton or Maddens Plains?
Clifton has the higher transport score (Clifton 74/100 vs Maddens Plains 48/100).
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