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Maitland Vale vs Mindaribba

The verdict

Maitland Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $3.75M in Mindaribba. Mindaribba rates higher for transport (84 vs 48). Maitland Vale is closer to the coast (32.8 km vs 34.2 km).

Scores

Maitland ValeMindaribba
Maitland ValeMindaribba
Overall4154
Transport4884
Education5256
Liveability2422

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Maitland ValeMindaribba
Population28197
Median age3153
Median household income (wk)$3,050$2,583
Bachelor degree or higher36.7%43.3%
Born in Australia85.8%94.8%
Avg household size3.22.9

Growth: Maitland Vale High Growth · Mindaribba High Growth

Property

Maitland ValeMindaribba
Median house price$1.39M$3.75M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$620$620
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Maitland ValeMindaribba
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k01,031
Total incidents /100k (all)3563,093

Total incidents over time

Schools

Maitland ValeMindaribba
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Maitland Vale · Mindaribba

Transport

Maitland ValeMindaribba
Transport score4884
Train stations02
Bus stops32
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.9 km2.7 km

Liveability

Maitland ValeMindaribba
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)32.8 km34.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)137.1 km140.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)10.6 km12.9 km

Population & growth

Maitland ValeMindaribba
Population (2021)28197
Estimated 2025296102
Projected 2041399138
Annual growth rate1.31%1.26%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Maitland Vale or Mindaribba?

Maitland Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $3.75M.

Which has better public transport, Maitland Vale or Mindaribba?

Mindaribba has the higher transport score (Maitland Vale 48/100 vs Mindaribba 84/100).

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Data sources

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