High Wycombe vs Maida Vale
The verdict
High Wycombe rates higher for transport (91 vs 61). Maida Vale rates higher for education (50 vs 45). High Wycombe is closer to the coast (23.1 km vs 25.2 km).
Scores
High WycombeMaida Vale
| High Wycombe | Maida Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 62 |
| Transport | 91 | 61 |
| Education | 45 | 50 |
| Liveability | 79 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| High Wycombe | Maida Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,198 | 4,499 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,758 | $1,977 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.0% | 28.3% |
| Born in Australia | 71.4% | 72.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: High Wycombe High Growth · Maida Vale Moderate Growth
Property
| High Wycombe | Maida Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| High Wycombe | Maida Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 156 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,008 | 1,000 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| High Wycombe | Maida Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 1,021 |
See the full school list on each profile: High Wycombe · Maida Vale
Transport
| High Wycombe | Maida Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 61 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| High Wycombe | Maida Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 24 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 129 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.1 km | 25.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.3 km | 15.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| High Wycombe | Maida Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,198 | 4,499 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,922 | 4,737 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,988 | 5,164 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.45% | 1.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, High Wycombe or Maida Vale?
High Wycombe and Maida Vale have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, High Wycombe or Maida Vale?
Maida Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (High Wycombe 997 vs Maida Vale 1021; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, High Wycombe or Maida Vale?
High Wycombe has the higher transport score (High Wycombe 91/100 vs Maida Vale 61/100).
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