Overall score
Maldon
61.9/100
Walmer
52.8/100
Maldon for retirees and families; Walmer for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maldon
61.9/100
Walmer
52.8/100
Crime rate
Maldon
36.5 / 1k
Walmer
18.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maldon
89
Walmer
12
Population
Maldon
1,665
Walmer
262
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Maldon | Walmer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.8/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.5 / 1k | 18.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | — |
| Walkability | 48.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 12 |
| Green cover | 16.4% | 11.9% |
| Population | 1,665 | 262 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Maldon is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Walmer is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Maldon tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Walmer stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Maldon if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Walmer for retirees and families.
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.