Maylands vs Stepney
The verdict
Stepney is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $1.53M in Maylands. Stepney rates higher for transport (80 vs 74). Stepney has a shorter estimated CBD commute (21 vs 23 min). On the separate residential safety score, Stepney rates higher (64 vs 57/100 in Maylands).
Scores
| Maylands | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 84 |
| Transport | 74 | 80 |
| Education | 86 | 85 |
| Liveability | 88 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maylands | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,508 | 942 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,832 | $1,889 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.0% | 66.7% |
| Born in Australia | 71.3% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Maylands Stable · Stepney Stable
Property
| Maylands | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.53M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Maylands | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 398 | 212 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 66 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,443 | 8,280 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maylands | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Maylands · Stepney
Transport
| Maylands | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 23 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Maylands | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.0 km | 12.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.8 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Maylands | Stepney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,508 | 942 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,602 | 1,000 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,579 | 986 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Maylands or Stepney?
Stepney has the higher residential safety score (Maylands 57/100 vs Stepney 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Maylands or Stepney?
Stepney is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $1.53M.
Which has better public transport, Maylands or Stepney?
Stepney has the higher transport score (Maylands 74/100 vs Stepney 80/100).
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