Malvern vs Myrtle Bank
The verdict
Myrtle Bank is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $2.53M in Malvern. Malvern rates higher for transport (85 vs 75). Malvern is closer to the coast (9.3 km vs 11.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Malvern rates higher (79 vs 51/100 in Myrtle Bank).
Scores
| Malvern | Myrtle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 80 |
| Transport | 85 | 75 |
| Education | 88 | 87 |
| Liveability | 86 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Malvern | Myrtle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,713 | 3,158 |
| Median age | 46 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,655 | $1,683 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.2% | 61.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 71.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Malvern Stable · Myrtle Bank Stable
Property
| Malvern | Myrtle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.53M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -14.9% | -8.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Malvern | Myrtle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 184 | 443 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 111 | 95 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,455 | 2,280 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Malvern | Myrtle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,152 | 1,141 |
See the full school list on each profile: Malvern · Myrtle Bank
Transport
| Malvern | Myrtle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 23 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Malvern | Myrtle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 45 | 68 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.3 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.6 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Malvern | Myrtle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,713 | 3,158 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,838 | 3,304 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,927 | 3,407 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 1.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Malvern or Myrtle Bank?
Malvern has the higher residential safety score (Malvern 79/100 vs Myrtle Bank 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Malvern or Myrtle Bank?
Myrtle Bank is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $2.53M.
Which has better schools, Malvern or Myrtle Bank?
Malvern has a higher average school ICSEA (Malvern 1152 vs Myrtle Bank 1141; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Malvern or Myrtle Bank?
Malvern has the higher transport score (Malvern 85/100 vs Myrtle Bank 75/100).
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