Area guide
San Ġwann
San Gwann is the central inland suburb feeding St Julian's and Mater Dei.
San Ġwann is a central residential town just inland from St Julian's, grown over the past forty years from agricultural fringe into one of Malta's largest mid-market suburbs. The town hosts the Mater Dei Hospital catchment workforce and a deep stock of modern apartment blocks and townhouses.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for San Ġwann, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- €360,000
- Median rent
- €1,500
- For sale
- 73
- For rent
- 103
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 36 | €282,500 |
| penthouse | 11 | €500,000 |
| villa | 8 | €2,050,000 |
Live figures as of 26 September 2026, from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
San Ġwann is a 21st century Maltese suburb: car-led, family-oriented, and pragmatic, with a steady supply of new mid-market stock.
Best for
- families
- Mater Dei staff
- first-time buyers
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
San Ġwann core, Mensija, Kappara junction
Getting around
About 10 minutes by car to St Julian's and 20 minutes to Valletta; central bus routes connect to Sliema and the central business strip.
Driving times
- Valletta20 min
- Malta International Airport25 min
- Mater Dei Hospital6 min
- Sliema12 min
Nearby
- St Julian's: 10 min (drive)
- Valletta: 20 min (drive)
- Mater Dei Hospital: 6 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 25 min (drive)
Bus routes
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 31
- 203
- 212
- 222
Parking: Free street parking is generally workable; modern blocks include underground spaces.
Schools
- Sacred Heart College San Gwann Primary (state)
- Maria Regina College San Gwann Boys Secondary (state)
- St Joseph School Sliema (catchment to San Gwann) (church)
- St Andrew's School (independent)
Notes for buyers
- Modern 2-bed apartments from 220k euro; townhouses with garage from 410k.
- Mater Dei catchment makes long-let demand from healthcare professionals especially deep.
- Kappara junction roadworks completed; traffic now flows reliably to St Julian's outside peak.
- Sub-areas closest to St Julian's command a 10 to 15 percent premium over deeper-inland blocks.
- Outside any SDA: non-EU buyers need an AIP permit and minimum-price floors apply.
Who lives here
- Population
- 13,800
- Median age
- 40
- Foreign born
- 28%
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Walkability
- 62/100
Frequently asked questions
Is San Ġwann a good place to live?
San Ġwann suits families, mater dei staff and first-time buyers. San Ġwann is a 21st century Maltese suburb: car-led, family-oriented, and pragmatic, with a steady supply of new mid-market stock. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in San Ġwann?
The median asking sale price in San Ġwann is €360,000 and the median asking rent is €1,500 per month, from live Darscover listings. See the snapshot above for listing counts and prices by type.
How do you get around San Ġwann?
About 10 minutes by car to St Julian's and 20 minutes to Valletta; central bus routes connect to Sliema and the central business strip.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in San Ġwann, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.