Maylands vs Norwood
The verdict
Maylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.71M in Norwood. Norwood rates higher for transport (80 vs 74). Norwood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (21 vs 23 min). On the separate residential safety score, Norwood rates higher (91 vs 57/100 in Maylands).
Scores
| Maylands | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 85 |
| Transport | 74 | 80 |
| Education | 86 | 86 |
| Liveability | 88 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maylands | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,508 | 6,354 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,832 | $1,752 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.0% | 65.1% |
| Born in Australia | 71.3% | 64.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Maylands Stable · Norwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Maylands | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.53M | $1.71M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -18.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $745 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Maylands | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 398 | 173 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 66 | 79 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,443 | 8,609 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maylands | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,134 |
See the full school list on each profile: Maylands · Norwood
Transport
| Maylands | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 23 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Maylands | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 39 |
| Parks | 3 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.0 km | 12.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.8 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Maylands | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,508 | 6,354 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,602 | 7,107 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,579 | 7,661 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 2.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Maylands or Norwood?
Norwood has the higher residential safety score (Maylands 57/100 vs Norwood 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Maylands or Norwood?
Maylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.71M.
Which has better public transport, Maylands or Norwood?
Norwood has the higher transport score (Maylands 74/100 vs Norwood 80/100).
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