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Coalcliff vs Maddens Plains

The verdict

Maddens Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $2.15M in Coalcliff. Coalcliff rates higher for education (84 vs 38). Coalcliff is closer to the coast (400 m vs 2.0 km).

Scores

CoalcliffMaddens Plains
CoalcliffMaddens Plains
Overall6538
Transport8648
Education8438
Liveability2727

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

Demographics

CoalcliffMaddens Plains
Population2128
Median age4740
Median household income (wk)$3,299$2,749
Bachelor degree or higher56.5%0.0%
Born in Australia79.3%87.5%
Avg household size2.82.5

Growth: Coalcliff Moderate Growth · Maddens Plains Stable

Property

CoalcliffMaddens Plains
Median house price$2.15M$1.70M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$877$877
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)40Data not available

Median price history

Safety

CoalcliffMaddens Plains
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k4720
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k012,500
Total incidents /100k (all)13,208100,000

Total incidents over time

Schools

CoalcliffMaddens Plains
Total schools01
Government00
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available985

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

Transport

CoalcliffMaddens Plains
Transport score8648
Train stations10
Bus stops61
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)600 m2.0 km

Liveability

CoalcliffMaddens Plains
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2501,250
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants03
Parks21
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming pools2Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)400 m2.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)46.7 km49.1 km
Nearest beach (km)3.4 km2.2 km
Nearest hospital (km)11.7 km9.5 km

Population & growth

CoalcliffMaddens Plains
Population (2021)2128
Estimated 20252168
Projected 20412508
Annual growth rate0.47%0.00%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Coalcliff or Maddens Plains?

Maddens Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $2.15M.

Which has better public transport, Coalcliff or Maddens Plains?

Coalcliff has the higher transport score (Coalcliff 86/100 vs Maddens Plains 48/100).

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Data sources

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