Malvern East vs Malvern
The verdict
Malvern East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.14M versus $3.00M in Malvern. Malvern East rates higher for liveability (98 vs 92). Malvern is closer to the coast (5.5 km vs 7.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Malvern rates higher (41 vs 35/100 in Malvern East).
Scores
| Malvern East | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 95 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 98 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Malvern East | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,296 | 9,929 |
| Median age | 38 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,383 | $2,606 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.5% | 71.7% |
| Born in Australia | 67.5% | 72.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Malvern East High Growth · Malvern High Growth
Property
| Malvern East | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.14M | $3.00M |
| Median unit price | $643K | $773K |
| House price YoY | -2.8% | 4.1% |
| 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
| Malvern East | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 35 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,005 | 997 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 628 | 393 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 220 | 191 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,029 | 6,587 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Malvern East | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,148 | 1,143 |
See the full school list on each profile: Malvern East · Malvern
Transport
| Malvern East | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 85 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 16 | 45 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 90 m |
Liveability
| Malvern East | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 63 | 19 |
| Parks | 28 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 28 | 19 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.3 km | 5.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.4 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.3 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 570 m |
Population & growth
| Malvern East | Malvern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 22,296 | 9,929 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,098 | 10,584 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,389 | 13,088 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.96% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Malvern East or Malvern?
Malvern has the higher residential safety score (Malvern East 35/100 vs Malvern 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Malvern East or Malvern?
Malvern East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.14M versus $3.00M.
Which has better schools, Malvern East or Malvern?
Malvern East has a higher average school ICSEA (Malvern East 1148 vs Malvern 1143; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Malvern East or Malvern?
Malvern East and Malvern have similar transport scores.
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