Maitland Vale vs Melville
The verdict
Maitland Vale rates higher for transport (48 vs 0). Melville rates higher for education (70 vs 52). Maitland Vale is closer to the coast (32.8 km vs 35.0 km).
Scores
Maitland ValeMelville
| Maitland Vale | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 29 |
| Transport | 48 | 0 |
| Education | 52 | 70 |
| Liveability | 24 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maitland Vale | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 281 | 64 |
| Median age | 31 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,050 | $1,958 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.7% | 60.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.8% | 78.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Maitland Vale High Growth · Melville High Growth
Property
| Maitland Vale | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Maitland Vale | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 356 | 1,563 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maitland Vale | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Maitland Vale · Melville
Transport
| Maitland Vale | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Maitland Vale | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.8 km | 35.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 137.1 km | 136.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 12.2 km |
Population & growth
| Maitland Vale | Melville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 281 | 64 |
| Estimated 2025 | 296 | 72 |
| Projected 2041 | 399 | 92 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 2.99% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Maitland Vale or Melville?
Maitland Vale has the higher transport score (Maitland Vale 48/100 vs Melville 0/100).
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