Maidstone at a glance
Median house
$929,000
Median unit
$630,000
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
9,389
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Maidstone.
The postcode for Maidstone is 3012 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Maidstone is $929,000.
Maidstone (3012) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria. The median house here is $929,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Maidstone has roughly 9,389 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Maidstone scores 14/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maidstone's population at 9,389, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,389
Median age
34
Family households
65%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $929,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $630,000, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $186,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$929,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $630,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$381/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$929,000
$630,000
9,389
Median age: 34
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.07% (median rent $370/wk against a $929,000 price tag). Units yield 3.14% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 43% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.07%
Based on $929,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.14%
Based on $630,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202654%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
737
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maidstone.
Local schools for Maidstone
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Government School Catchment
Footscray North Primary School
Maribyrnong College
Footscray West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Maidstone.
- What is the median house price in Maidstone?
- The median house price in Maidstone, VIC 3012 is $929,000. The median unit price is $630,000.
- What is the Maidstone postcode?
- Maidstone is in the 3012 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Maidstone?
- Maidstone is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3012. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Maidstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $381.
- What schools are in Maidstone?
- There are 20 schools serving Maidstone on this page, including Footscray North Primary School, Maribyrnong College, Footscray West Primary School.
- How walkable is Maidstone?
- Maidstone has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Maidstone?
- Maidstone is close to Highpoint City, Maribyrnong, Robinson, West Footscray, Braybrook North.
- What is the population of Maidstone?
- The population of Maidstone is approximately 9,389 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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