Kyneton vs Malmsbury
The verdict
Malmsbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $763K versus $765K in Kyneton. Kyneton rates higher for liveability (52 vs 23). Kyneton is closer to the coast (78.1 km vs 85.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kyneton rates higher (81 vs 55/100 in Malmsbury).
Scores
| Kyneton | Malmsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 56 |
| Transport | 82 | 79 |
| Education | 66 | 69 |
| Liveability | 52 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kyneton | Malmsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,513 | 905 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,620 | $1,636 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.5% | 45.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 79.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Kyneton High Growth · Malmsbury High Growth
Property
| Kyneton | Malmsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $765K | $763K |
| Median unit price | $588K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -8.4% | -2.2% |
| 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
| Kyneton | Malmsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 226 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 346 | 442 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 399 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,337 | 3,646 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kyneton | Malmsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kyneton · Malmsbury
Transport
| Kyneton | Malmsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Kyneton | Malmsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 3 |
| Parks | 16 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 78.1 km | 85.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 78.9 km | 86.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 45.2 km | 51.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kyneton | Malmsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,513 | 905 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,632 | 919 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,258 | 1,236 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 0.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kyneton or Malmsbury?
Kyneton has the higher residential safety score (Kyneton 81/100 vs Malmsbury 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Kyneton or Malmsbury?
Malmsbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $763K versus $765K.
Which has better schools, Kyneton or Malmsbury?
Malmsbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Kyneton 1049 vs Malmsbury 1059; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kyneton or Malmsbury?
Kyneton has the higher transport score (Kyneton 82/100 vs Malmsbury 79/100).
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