Maddens Plains vs Scarborough
The verdict
Scarborough is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $1.70M in Maddens Plains. Scarborough rates higher for education (80 vs 38). Scarborough is closer to the coast (550 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
| Maddens Plains | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 64 |
| Transport | 48 | 86 |
| Education | 38 | 80 |
| Liveability | 27 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maddens Plains | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8 | 325 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,749 | $2,571 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 52.1% |
| Born in Australia | 87.5% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.1 |
Growth: Maddens Plains Stable · Scarborough Moderate Growth
Property
| Maddens Plains | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.70M | $1.69M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $877 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 21 |
Median price history
Safety
| Maddens Plains | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 308 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 12,500 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 100,000 | 3,385 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maddens Plains | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 1,104 |
See the full school list on each profile: Maddens Plains · Scarborough
Transport
| Maddens Plains | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 430 m |
Liveability
| Maddens Plains | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 550 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 49.1 km | 49.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Maddens Plains | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8 | 325 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8 | 331 |
| Projected 2041 | 8 | 383 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.46% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Maddens Plains or Scarborough?
Scarborough is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $1.70M.
Which has better schools, Maddens Plains or Scarborough?
Scarborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Maddens Plains 985 vs Scarborough 1104; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Maddens Plains or Scarborough?
Scarborough has the higher transport score (Maddens Plains 48/100 vs Scarborough 86/100).
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