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Clifton vs Maddens Plains

The verdict

Clifton rates higher for education (69 vs 38). Clifton is closer to the coast (120 m vs 2.0 km).

Scores

CliftonMaddens Plains
CliftonMaddens Plains
Overall5638
Transport7448
Education6938
Liveability2727

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CliftonMaddens Plains
Population358
Median age4140
Median household income (wk)$2,583$2,749
Bachelor degree or higher37.9%0.0%
Born in Australia80.0%87.5%
Avg household size2.42.5

Growth: Clifton Moderate Growth · Maddens Plains Stable

Property

CliftonMaddens Plains
Median house price$1.70M$1.70M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$1,150$877
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

CliftonMaddens Plains
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k012,500
Total incidents /100k (all)11,429100,000

Total incidents over time

Schools

CliftonMaddens Plains
Total schools01
Government00
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available985

See the full school list on each profile: Clifton · Maddens Plains

Transport

CliftonMaddens Plains
Transport score7448
Train stations00
Bus stops21
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)730 m2.0 km

Liveability

CliftonMaddens Plains
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2501,250
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants13
Parks21
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)120 m2.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)48.2 km49.1 km
Nearest beach (km)2.0 km2.2 km
Nearest hospital (km)10.3 km9.5 km

Population & growth

CliftonMaddens Plains
Population (2021)358
Estimated 2025368
Projected 2041418
Annual growth rate0.71%0.00%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Clifton or Maddens Plains?

Clifton and Maddens Plains have a similar median house price ($1.70M).

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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Data sources

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