Maylands vs Royston Park
Maylands scores higher on walkability (86/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maylands (1108) sits above Royston Park (1107).
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Maylands and Royston Park side by side
| Measure | Maylands | Royston Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $1050/wk |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | $330/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1108 | 1107 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 86 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,508 | 1,246 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 535 mm | 535 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Maylands edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1107). Royston Park also has a higher family-household share (71% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Maylands vs Royston Park: common questions
Does Maylands or Royston Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maylands scores 1108 vs 1107 in Royston Park. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Maylands or Royston Park?
Maylands scores 86/100 on walkability vs 26/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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