Maldon at a glance
Median house
$595,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
2,588
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Maldon.
The postcode for Maldon is 3463 (VIC).
The median house price in Maldon is $595,000.
Maldon (3463) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria. The median house here is $595,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Maldon has roughly 2,588 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by 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.
Maldon scores 12/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maldon's population at 2,588, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,588
Median age
57
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $595,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $119,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Maldon on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$595,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$268/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$228/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$595,000
$205,920
2,588
Median age: 57
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.34% (median rent $268/wk against a $595,000 price tag). Units yield 5.76% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.34%
Based on $595,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.76%
Based on $205,920 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–
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.
68
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.
12
10
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Maldon.
Local schools for Maldon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Maldon Primary School
Newstead Primary School
Winters Flat Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Maldon.
- What is the median house price in Maldon?
- The median house price in Maldon, VIC 3463 is $595,000. The median unit price is $205,920.
- What is the Maldon postcode?
- Maldon is in the 3463 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- Where is Maldon?
- Maldon is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3463, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maldon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $268, for units it's $228.
- What schools are in Maldon?
- There are 12 schools serving Maldon on this page, including Maldon Primary School, Newstead Primary School, Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten.
- How walkable is Maldon?
- Maldon has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Maldon?
- Maldon is close to Perkins Reef, Nuggetty, Gower, Gower, Tarrengower.
- What is the population of Maldon?
- The population of Maldon is approximately 2,588 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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