Ironbark vs Maiden Gully
The verdict
Ironbark is more affordable, with a median house price of $524K versus $746K in Maiden Gully. Ironbark rates higher for liveability (94 vs 31). Ironbark is closer to the coast (132.7 km vs 134.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Maiden Gully rates higher (97 vs 83/100 in Ironbark).
Scores
| Ironbark | Maiden Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 34 |
| Transport | 64 | 22 |
| Education | 54 | 51 |
| Liveability | 94 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ironbark | Maiden Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,163 | 5,407 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,274 | $2,209 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.4% | 33.3% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 91.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Ironbark High Growth · Maiden Gully High Growth
Property
| Ironbark | Maiden Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $524K | $746K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -11.3% | -8.3% |
| 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
Safety
| Ironbark | Maiden Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 172 | 277 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 430 | 92 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 258 | 129 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,879 | 1,739 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ironbark | Maiden Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 1,025 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ironbark · Maiden Gully
Transport
| Ironbark | Maiden Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Ironbark | Maiden Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 50 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 132.7 km | 134.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 133.0 km | 135.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 81.0 km | 83.9 km |
Population & growth
| Ironbark | Maiden Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,163 | 5,407 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,124 | 5,768 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,536 | 7,141 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.85% | 1.63% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ironbark or Maiden Gully?
Maiden Gully has the higher residential safety score (Ironbark 83/100 vs Maiden Gully 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Ironbark or Maiden Gully?
Ironbark is more affordable, with a median house price of $524K versus $746K.
Which has better schools, Ironbark or Maiden Gully?
Maiden Gully has a higher average school ICSEA (Ironbark 1013 vs Maiden Gully 1025; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ironbark or Maiden Gully?
Ironbark has the higher transport score (Ironbark 64/100 vs Maiden Gully 22/100).
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