Maidstone vs Maribyrnong
The verdict
Maidstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $1.17M in Maribyrnong. Maribyrnong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (36 vs 38 min). On the separate residential safety score, Maidstone rates higher (53 vs 33/100 in Maribyrnong).
Scores
| Maidstone | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 88 |
| Transport | 91 | 91 |
| Education | 79 | 82 |
| Liveability | 92 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maidstone | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,389 | 12,573 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,916 | $2,020 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.5% | 59.8% |
| Born in Australia | 49.9% | 52.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Maidstone High Growth · Maribyrnong High Growth
Property
| Maidstone | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $874K | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $605K | $520K |
| House price YoY | -3.9% | 19.5% |
| 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
| Maidstone | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 490 | 787 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 692 | 1,058 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 330 | 286 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,338 | 13,362 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maidstone | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,081 |
See the full school list on each profile: Maidstone · Maribyrnong
Transport
| Maidstone | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 30 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 410 m |
Liveability
| Maidstone | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 12 |
| Parks | 16 | 42 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 7.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.6 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.4 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Maidstone | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,389 | 12,573 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,144 | 13,807 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,044 | 20,146 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.95% | 2.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Maidstone or Maribyrnong?
Maidstone has the higher residential safety score (Maidstone 53/100 vs Maribyrnong 33/100).
Which is more affordable, Maidstone or Maribyrnong?
Maidstone is more affordable, with a median house price of $874K versus $1.17M.
Which has better public transport, Maidstone or Maribyrnong?
Maidstone and Maribyrnong have similar transport scores.
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