Schools in Maidstone 3012, Victoria
Maidstone is a quietly gentrifying inner‑west suburb known for its mix of post‑war homes, new townhouses and leafy streets. Its appeal comes from proximity to Highpoint, the Maribyrnong River trails and the vibrant dining of nearby Footscray, while retaining a more residential feel.
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Why families love Maidstone
Highly multicultural and increasingly popular with young professionals and families; a blend of renters and owners in updated weatherboards, villas and modern infill. Lifestyle is convenient and urban‑adjacent with easy shopping, gyms and eateries nearby, plus strong access to parks and the river.
Amenities & services
- Highpoint Shopping Centre (adjacent in Maribyrnong)
- Central West Shopping Centre (nearby Braybrook/West Footscray)
- Local supermarkets and specialty grocers
- GP clinics and allied health; Western Health Footscray Hospital nearby
- Western Private Hospital (Footscray)
- Cafes and restaurants along Ballarat Rd and in Footscray
- Gyms and fitness studios, Highpoint dining and cinema
- Braybrook Library – Braybrook Community Hub (nearby)
- West Footscray Library (nearby)
- Footscray Library (central Footscray)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearby train: West Footscray, Tottenham and Footscray stations
- Trams: 57 (West Maribyrnong–City), 82 (Moonee Ponds–Footscray)
- Buses: 406, 408, 410, 414, 223 (and other local routes to Highpoint/Footscray/Sunshine)
- Major roads: Ballarat Rd, Hampstead Rd, Ashley St, Raleigh Rd, Gordon St
Lifestyle & recreation
- Medway Golf Club and course
- Maribyrnong River shared trails and cycling
- Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (near Highpoint)
- Highpoint Hoyts cinema and entertainment
- Local ovals, tennis and community sport at neighborhood reserves
- Dobson Reserve (Maidstone)
- Medway Golf Course (Maidstone)
- Maribyrnong River parklands and trail
- Pipemakers Park (Maribyrnong)
- Coulson Gardens (Maribyrnong)
Education access
Good availability of long day care, kindergartens and early learning in Maidstone and adjoining Braybrook/Maribyrnong; infant rooms can have waitlists, but multiple private and council-run options provide reasonable access.
- Victoria University – Footscray Park Campus (nearby)
- Victoria University – Footscray Nicholson Campus
- University of Melbourne – Parkville
- RMIT University – City campus
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