Overall score
Maldon
61.9/100
Newstead
54.4/100
Maldon vs Newstead, VIC Suburb Comparison
Maldon for retirees; Newstead for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MaldonNewstead
Crime rate
Maldon
36.5 / 1k
Newstead
37.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maldon
89
Newstead
27
Population
Maldon
1,665
Newstead
820
Metric leadMaldon 8Newstead 13 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Maldon | Newstead |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.5 / 1k | 37.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 4 |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 27 |
| Planning activity | — | 2 |
| Green cover | 16.4% | 3.0% |
| Population | 1,665 | 820 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Maldon is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Newstead is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Maldon pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Newstead is the better pick for housing affordability. On housing, Maldon sits in a well priced band, compared with a approachable feel in Newstead.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Newstead, while Maldon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.