Gelston Park vs Maxwell
The verdict
Maxwell is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.32M in Gelston Park. Gelston Park rates higher for education (69 vs 48). Gelston Park is closer to the coast (261.7 km vs 265.4 km).
Scores
Gelston ParkMaxwell
| Gelston Park | Maxwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 69 | 48 |
| Liveability | 10 | 10 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gelston Park | Maxwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 160 | 90 |
| Median age | 47 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,437 | $2,166 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.2% | 30.0% |
| Born in Australia | 88.8% | 81.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Gelston Park Moderate Growth · Maxwell Moderate Growth
Property
| Gelston Park | Maxwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 13 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gelston Park | Maxwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 1,111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,250 | 4,444 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gelston Park | Maxwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gelston Park · Maxwell
Transport
| Gelston Park | Maxwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.8 km | 16.1 km |
Liveability
| Gelston Park | Maxwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 261.7 km | 265.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 384.9 km | 390.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.9 km | 19.3 km |
Population & growth
| Gelston Park | Maxwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 160 | 90 |
| Estimated 2025 | 168 | 95 |
| Projected 2041 | 181 | 102 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.36% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Gelston Park or Maxwell?
Maxwell is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.32M.
Which has better public transport, Gelston Park or Maxwell?
Gelston Park and Maxwell have similar transport scores.
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