Highgate vs Malvern
The verdict
Highgate is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.11M versus $2.53M in Malvern. Malvern rates higher for transport (85 vs 79). Malvern has a shorter estimated CBD commute (23 vs 24 min).
Scores
| Highgate | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 86 |
| Transport | 79 | 85 |
| Education | 88 | 88 |
| Liveability | 82 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Highgate | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,504 | 2,713 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,192 | $2,655 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.7% | 69.2% |
| Born in Australia | 73.1% | 76.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Highgate Stable · Malvern Stable
Property
| Highgate | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.11M | $2.53M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -14.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Highgate | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 199 | 184 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 66 | 111 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,729 | 5,455 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Highgate | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,145 | 1,152 |
See the full school list on each profile: Highgate · Malvern
Transport
| Highgate | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Highgate | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 45 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.1 km | 9.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.2 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Highgate | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,504 | 2,713 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,574 | 2,838 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,623 | 2,927 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.14% | 1.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Highgate or Malvern?
Highgate has the higher residential safety score (Highgate 81/100 vs Malvern 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Highgate or Malvern?
Highgate is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.11M versus $2.53M.
Which has better schools, Highgate or Malvern?
Malvern has a higher average school ICSEA (Highgate 1145 vs Malvern 1152; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Highgate or Malvern?
Malvern has the higher transport score (Highgate 79/100 vs Malvern 85/100).
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