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Maidstone, VIC 3012
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$880,000
market range $825K-$950K
Median Unit
$625,000
market range $450K-$675K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+3.7%
market range -5.0% to +7.5%
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Maidstone market and investor summary
Maidstone (VIC 3012) runs a median house price of $880K, with houses yielding a gross 3.8%. House prices have moved +3.7% over the past year and -1.1% over three years. At 2.2% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.
Living in Maidstone: people, income and schools
Maidstone has a resident population of roughly 9,389, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 34, broadly working-age.
Households here earn a median of about $100,000 a year, or roughly $1,920 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to about 8.8 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 36% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 75 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 8.6 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 62 for walkability and 54 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 9,389
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $100,000/yr
- Households renting
- 46%
- Family households
- 39%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 75
- avg ICSEA 1080
- Unemployment
- 5.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 8.6 km
- Walk score
- 62/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
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What should I check before investing in Maidstone?
Maidstone has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.9% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Maidstone?
The median property price in Maidstone, VIC 3012 is $880K for houses and $625K for units.
What rental yield does Maidstone show?
The gross rental yield in Maidstone is 3.8% for houses and 4.9% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Maidstone?
House prices in Maidstone are up 3.7% over the past year and down 1.1% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Maidstone?
The current vacancy rate in Maidstone is 2.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Maidstone?
Maidstone has a population of approximately 9,389 residents, with a median age of 34.
What schools are near Maidstone?
There are 75 schools within roughly 5km of Maidstone. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Maidstone affordable to buy in?
A median house in Maidstone costs about 8.8 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Maidstone's population growing?
The population of Maidstone has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Maidstone from the CBD?
Maidstone is about 8.6 km from the CBD.
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