Maldon vs Picton
The verdict
Picton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $3.30M in Maldon. Maldon rates higher for education (50 vs 45). Picton rates higher for transport (84 vs 35). Maldon is closer to the coast (29.7 km vs 33.9 km).
Scores
MaldonPicton
| Maldon | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 58 |
| Transport | 35 | 84 |
| Education | 50 | 45 |
| Liveability | 19 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maldon | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25 | 5,282 |
| Median age | 48 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,875 | $2,181 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.3% | 28.1% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 84.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Maldon High Growth · Picton High Growth
Property
| Maldon | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.30M | $1.27M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $645K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 22.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $740 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 64 |
Median price history
Safety
| Maldon | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 151 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 303 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,000 | 3,408 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maldon | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 987 |
Transport
| Maldon | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 168 | 114 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Maldon | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.7 km | 33.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.8 km | 64.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.0 km | 14.7 km |
Population & growth
| Maldon | Picton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25 | 5,282 |
| Estimated 2025 | 30 | 6,259 |
| Projected 2041 | 114 | 7,240 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.66% | 4.33% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Maldon or Picton?
Picton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $3.30M.
Which has better public transport, Maldon or Picton?
Picton has the higher transport score (Maldon 35/100 vs Picton 84/100).
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