Malvern vs Unley
The verdict
Unley is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.53M in Malvern. Unley rates higher for transport (94 vs 85). Unley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 23 min). On the separate residential safety score, Malvern rates higher (79 vs 68/100 in Unley).
Scores
| Malvern | Unley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 90 |
| Transport | 85 | 94 |
| Education | 88 | 87 |
| Liveability | 86 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Malvern | Unley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,713 | 3,997 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,655 | $2,037 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.2% | 69.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 70.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Malvern Stable · Unley Stable
Property
| Malvern | Unley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.53M | $2.03M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -14.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Malvern | Unley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 184 | 250 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 111 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,455 | 7,030 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Malvern | Unley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,152 | 1,077 |
Transport
| Malvern | Unley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 23 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 940 m |
Liveability
| Malvern | Unley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 19 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 45 | 32 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.3 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.6 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Malvern | Unley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,713 | 3,997 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,838 | 4,182 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,927 | 4,312 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 1.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Malvern or Unley?
Malvern has the higher residential safety score (Malvern 79/100 vs Unley 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Malvern or Unley?
Unley is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.03M versus $2.53M.
Which has better schools, Malvern or Unley?
Malvern has a higher average school ICSEA (Malvern 1152 vs Unley 1077; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Malvern or Unley?
Unley has the higher transport score (Malvern 85/100 vs Unley 94/100).
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