Maidstone
VIC 3012 • Greater Melbourne
About Maidstone
Maidstone is an inner-western suburb of Melbourne, located approximately 9 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Maribyrnong. With a population of 9,389 spread across 3.16 square kilometres, it is a compact and densely settled urban locality at a low elevation of 39 metres. The suburb's median household income sits around $99,600 per year, and a significant 8.2 per cent of dwellings are social housing, reflecting a community that spans a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds.
Maidstone is one of Melbourne's most culturally rich suburbs, with the largest ancestries being Vietnamese, English, and Chinese — more than 1,200 residents were born in Vietnam, making it a significant hub of Vietnamese culture in the city's west. The suburb borders Sunshine Road and is close to Braybrook and Footscray, giving residents access to vibrant dining, retail and cultural life, as well as connections to the Western Ring Road and public transport links to the CBD. With a median age of 34 and a mix of families and young professionals, Maidstone blends urban accessibility with a lively multicultural community character.
Maidstone falls under postcode 3012 and is governed by Maribyrnong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Footscray (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
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Schools
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4-14 Nolan Avenue
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Nolan Avenue
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380 Geelong Road
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River Street
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15 Rosamond Road
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Argyle Street
Housing 2021 Census
273 state housing + 16 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 1,261
- 2. India 442
- 3. China 237
- 4. Philippines 204
- 5. New Zealand 141
- 6. England 126
- 7. Malaysia 121
- 8. Italy 101
- 9. Pakistan 63
- 10. Greece 62
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)