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Maldon vs Picton

The verdict

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
MaldonPicton
Overall3458
Transport3584
Education5045
Liveability1942

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

Demographics

MaldonPicton
Population255,282
Median age4838
Median household income (wk)$1,875$2,181
Bachelor degree or higher33.3%28.1%
Born in Australia76.0%84.4%
Avg household size2.82.8

Growth: Maldon High Growth · Picton High Growth

Property

MaldonPicton
Median house priceData not available$1.27M
Median unit priceData not available$675K
House price YoYData not available17.1%
Median rent — house (wk)$735$735
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.4%
Days on market (house)Data not available46

Median price history

Safety

MaldonPicton
Residential safety score74
Break & enter dwelling /100k0151
Motor vehicle theft /100k0151
Domestic assault /100k0303
Total incidents /100k (all)4,0004,903

Total incidents over time

Schools

MaldonPicton
Total schools03
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available985

See the full school list on each profile: Maldon · Picton

Transport

MaldonPicton
Transport score3584
Train stations02
Bus stops02
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)203137
Nearest train station (km)3.1 km1.3 km

Liveability

MaldonPicton
Summer max temp29.5°C29.5°C
Winter max temp17.3°C17.3°C
Annual rainfall (mm)780780
Supermarkets02
Cafes & restaurants02
Parks010
PlaygroundsData not available3
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)29.7 km33.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)63.8 km64.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)16.0 km14.7 km

Population & growth

MaldonPicton
Population (2021)255,282
Estimated 2025306,259
Projected 20411147,240
Annual growth rate4.66%4.33%

Common questions

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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Data sources

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