Maidstone
A crime rate of 90.6 per 1,000 residents puts Maidstone well above the Victorian median, with property and deception offences (582 incidents) dominating the crime profile. Despite this, the suburb draws young professionals: the 51.2% university rate is 21.1 points above national, and Vietnamese (1,654) and Chinese (1,186) ancestries collectively outnumber English (1,644). The dwelling mix is unusually balanced: 47.5% houses, 38.0% semi-detached and 14.3% apartments.
Population
9,389
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,916/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
12
Median House
$850K
October to December 2025
Three-bedroom homes dominate at 43.1%, with two-bedrooms at 32.1% and four-plus at 18.6%. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,000 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Turnover at 28.4% is moderate.
For Buyers
Three-bedroom homes dominate at 43.1%, with two-bedrooms at 32.1% and four-plus at 18.6%. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,000 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Turnover at 28.4% is moderate.
For Investors
Only 13 DAs in 12 months suggests limited new supply pressure. The 90.6 per 1,000 crime rate is a significant risk factor for tenant quality and insurance costs. Property offences at 582 dominate the crime profile. However, mortgage-to-income at 24.1% and rent-to-income at 19.9% are both low, indicating housing costs are manageable for current residents.
Development Activity
Total DAs
37
Last 12 Months
12
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-20.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Vietnamese ancestry (1,654) and Chinese (1,186) together outnumber English (1,644), making Maidstone one of Melbourne's western multicultural nodes. The 47.4% overseas-born rate is 25.8 points above national. University qualification at 51.2% is 21.1 points above national, higher than typical for a suburb with this crime profile. Cantonese (166), Mandarin (149), Urdu (99), Greek (62) and Italian (61) lead non-English languages. Median age of 34 is 6 years below national. Christianity (3,193), Buddhism (1,120) and Islam (571) reflect the mixed cultural composition. Average household size of 2.5 matches the national figure.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
47.5%
Houses
38.0%
Townhouse
14.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership splits between 21.1% outright and 34.7% on mortgages, with renters at 44.2%. The dwelling mix is more balanced than most suburbs: 47.5% detached houses, 38.0% semi-detached and 14.3% apartments. Three-bedroom homes at 43.1% and two-bedrooms at 32.1% dominate.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$381
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$851
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.4%
Unoccupied
366
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
42.3%
Couples with children
35.5%
Couples, no children
18.4%
Single parent
2,359
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 15.4% (548 workers), followed by professional/technical at 11.1% (396), education at 10.2% (363), public administration at 8.2% (292) and retail at 7.7% (275). A diversified mix without extreme single-sector dependence. Professionals lead occupations at 1,449, followed by clerical/admin (640) and managers (586). Full-time employment at 66.5% is moderate, and participation at 62.3% is above the national average. Unemployment at 7.2% runs above the national rate. The 47.4% overseas-born rate and multicultural workforce suggest dependence on immigration-linked labour demand. Volunteering at 9.8% is below the national average.
Unemployment
6.8%
Labour Force
5,249
Unemployed
355
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.1%
Part-time
31.2%
Participation
66.4%
Employed
4,894
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
51.2%
Postgraduate
15.4%
Born Overseas
47.4%
Dwellings
3,509
Transport to Work
Transport is car-dominant at 83.7%, with public transport at 5.9% and walking/cycling at 3.7%, both below the average for inner-west Melbourne suburbs. No schools are located within Maidstone's boundaries. The crime rate of 90.6 per 1,000 is notably high, with property and deception offences (582), crimes against the person (102) and drug offences (78) the main categories. Rent-to-income at 19.9% and mortgage-to-income at 24.1% are both comfortable, well below the 30% stress threshold. The 6.1% needing-assistance rate (544 people) is slightly above the national average.
Drive
53.1%
Public Transport
4.2%
Walk / Cycle
2.3%
Work from Home
36.1%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
851
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
90.6
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Maidstone compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maidstone a good suburb to live in?
Mortgage-to-income at 24.1% is comfortable. However, the 90.6 per 1,000 crime rate is well above the Victorian median, with 582 property offences dominating. No schools sit within the suburb. University qualification at 51.2% is high, suggesting educated residents accept the trade-offs.
What schools are in Maidstone?
No schools are located within Maidstone's boundaries. Families access schools in neighbouring Footscray, Braybrook and Maribyrnong. The university qualification rate of 51.2% is 21.1 points above the national average, suggesting residents prioritise education despite the absence of local schools. Multiple government and Catholic options exist within 2-3 km.
Is Maidstone safe?
The crime rate of 90.6 per 1,000 is above the Victorian average. Property and deception offences account for 582 of 851 total incidents (68.4%), with crimes against the person at 102 and drug offences at 78. This rate is higher than many comparable inner-west suburbs. SEIFA data is unavailable for Maidstone. Prospective residents should review Victoria Police crime statistics for trends.
Is Maidstone good for property investment?
The 44.2% renter share is a solid base, but the 9.4% vacancy rate is elevated. Only 13 DAs in 12 months means low supply pressure. The 90.6 per 1,000 crime rate is a risk factor for insurance costs and tenant quality.
How is Maidstone's population changing?
Maidstone has a population of 9,389 with a median age of 34, which is 6 years below the national median. The 47.4% overseas-born rate is 25.8 points above the national average, making immigration the likely primary growth driver. Residential turnover at 28.4% is moderate, and average household size of 2.5 matches the national figure. Vietnamese (1,654) and Chinese (1,186) ancestries are culturally prominent.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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