Median house price
$730k
-12% change
VIC · Mount Alexander Council
Maldon, 3463
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,755
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.8%
Median age
60
Median income
$1,059/wk
Employment rate
42%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$730,000
Languages at home
2.3%non-English
Most common: French, Portuguese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Heritage area
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Maldon sits in Mount Alexander Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonable buses and trains access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The built character feels settled, with heritage streetscapes lending the area a sense of history.
The desirability picture is around average, weighed down by softer growth momentum relative to similar regional towns.
At a glance
Maldon snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
1,755
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
18.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#25
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
33rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
72nd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
62nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 52.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 33% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1848th in Australia
- State rank
- 414th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #25 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #89 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $730,000
- Median price change
- -11.8%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
1,755(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +7.8% over 5 years · 72th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +7.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +19
- Change in 5 years
- +127
- Growth rank in VIC
- 72th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,850), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,665
- Median age
- 60
- Median household income / week
- $1,059
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 182 of 980
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 42%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 774 / 17 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 64
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 15
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 151 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.5%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault3
- B21 Criminal Damage5
- C32 Drug Possession3
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order25
- E22 Breach Intervention Order4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,034
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 62th
School list
- Maldon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1034 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 90 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Maldon Pre-Schoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
9 public transport stops in this suburb
- Francis St/High St
- Maldon Post Office/High St
- Maldon Post Office/High St
- Rowes Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd
- Rowes Rd/Castlemaine-Maldon Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
82 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 4 places of worship · 2 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 9 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 49/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.6
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.8
Food & drink(5)
- Maldon Historic BakeryBakery
- Le SelCafe
- Maldon Take AwayFast food
- Kangaroo HotelPub
- Maldon HotelPub
Shopping(3)
- Maldon Quality ButchersButcher
- Maldon MarketMarketplace
- IGASupermarket
Community(4)
- Maldon Community CentreCommunity centre
- Maldon Pre-SchoolKindergarten
- Athenaeum LibraryLibrary
- Maldon Primary SchoolSchool
Hospital Street
Health & services(1)
- Maldon HospitalHospital
Sport & outdoors(18)
- Beehive Mine ReservePark
- Bill Woodfull Recreation ReservePark
- Long GullyPark
- Maldon Shire GardensPark
- Park (4)
- Playground (2)
- Maldon Bowls ClubSports field
- Maldon Croquet ClubSports field
- Maldon Football ClubSports field
- Maldon Netball ClubSports field
- Maldon Tennis ClubSports field
- PétanqueSports field
- Sports field
- Maldon Swimming PoolSwimming pool
Entertainment(4)
- Maldon District MuseumMuseum
- Maldon Vintage Machinery MuseumMuseum
- Union Hill MIne LookoutViewpoint
- Viewpoint
Transport(10)
9 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(29)
- Bendigo BankATM
- Bendigo BankBank
- Bbq
- Little Red BookshopBooks
- The Book WolfBooks
- Maldon Caravan & Camping ParkCaravan Site
- The Maldon Lolly ShopConfectionery
- Drinking water
- Maldon Fire StationFire station
- Sunday HouseGuest House
2 Francis Street, Maldon
- Derby HillHostel
- Maldon Information CentreInformation
- Eaglehawk MotelMotel
- Maldon NewsagencyNewsagent
- Parking (7)
- Robert Cox Motors: BPPetrol station
- Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
- Baptist Sunday SchoolPlace of worship
- Holy Trinity Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- St Brigids Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Maldon Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Maldon Post OfficePost office
- Mount Alexander Shire CouncilPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Derby Hill Blue Light Youth CampSchool Camp
- Shelter (3)
- Telstra Pay PhoneTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Beehive Mine ReservePark
- Bill Woodfull Recreation ReservePark
- Long GullyPark
- Maldon Shire GardensPark
- Peg Leg GullyNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 26
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Baptist Church
- Baptist Sunday School
- Holy Trinity Anglican Church
- St Brigids Catholic Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Maldon Hospital (0.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Maldon HospitalHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 54
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 115 mm · ~14 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 133 mm · ~17 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 180 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 172 mm · ~22 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Heritage
19 heritage places
- BEEHIVE COMPANY GOLD MINENH1361
- BROOKS STORENH1677
- CENTRAL COOKMAN QUARTZ GOLD MINENH1690
- FORMER DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOLNH1382
- FORMER MALDON COURT HOUSENH1652
- FORMER MARKET HALL & ROYAL OAKSNH1390
- FORMER ROYAL HOTEL & THEATRENH1391
- GORDONVILLENH0412
- LAURISTONNH1421
- LISLES & MANTONS GULLIES QUARTZ GOLD MINESNH1354
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Bendigo
- Member of Parliament
- Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,088
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +51.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.3 km away).
Coalition 36.1%Labor 63.9%
12.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +63.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MaldonLabor 63.7% · Coalition 36.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- NewsteadLabor 68.9% · Coalition 31.1% TPP (2025)12.2 km away
- Castlemaine SouthLabor 84.0% · Coalition 16.0% TPP (2025)15.3 km away
- CastlemaineLabor 78.0% · Coalition 22.0% TPP (2025)15.7 km away
- Castlemaine NorthLabor 84.8% · Coalition 15.2% TPP (2025)15.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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