Maidstone
VIC 3012 · Maribyrnong
9,389 (2021) → 10,144 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Maidstone is a high growth suburb in Maribyrnong, VIC 3012, about 9km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $874K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 91/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Maidstone has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 53/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3012 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (13.43%), India (4.71%), China (2.52%), Philippines (2.17%), New Zealand (1.5%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (18.05%), Cantonese (3.81%), Mandarin (3.32%), Spanish (2.58%), Urdu (1.56%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1059 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- MacKillop Specialist School - Flexible Learning Centre MaidstoneCombined · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Footscray North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1080
- Caroline Chisholm Catholic College - Christ the King CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.2km
- Christ the King Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1006
- Maribyrnong CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1064
- Footscray West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1117
- Rosamond SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1012
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1136
- Dinjerra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1010
- Western English Language SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 903
- Footscray High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1078
- Avondale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1074
- Caroline Chisholm Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1036
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Maidstone
Is Maidstone safe?
Maidstone has a residential safety score of 53/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,338 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Maidstone?
In Maidstone, the .
How far is Maidstone from Melbourne CBD?
Maidstone is about 8.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 38 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Maidstone?
Maidstone has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Maidstone?
Maidstone has a transport score of 91/100 and 40 bus stops.