Area guide
Żejtun
Zejtun is a southern olive town with a deep historic core and Bulebel jobs anchor.
Żejtun is one of the largest southern towns and a historic core that grew from medieval olive-pressing estates (the town's name derives from Maltese for olive). The Roman-era Tas-Silġ archaeological site sits on the eastern fringe and the Parish Church of St Catherine dominates the town centre.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for Żejtun, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- €380,000
- Median rent
- €1,200
- For sale
- 51
- For rent
- 38
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 17 | €290,000 |
| penthouse | 8 | €360,000 |
| maisonette | 6 | €325,000 |
| house of character | 5 | €550,000 |
| farmhouse | 4 | €2,700,000 |
| town house | 4 | €874,000 |
Live figures as of 26 September 2026, from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
Żejtun is traditional and family-led, with a strong local commercial spine on Triq il-Madonna ta' Pompei and an industrial belt at Bulebel that anchors weekday employment.
Best for
- families
- first-time buyers
- value-focused buyers
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Żejtun core, Bulebel border, Tas-Silġ fringe
Getting around
About 20 minutes by car to Valletta and 12 minutes to the airport; bus connections run along the Marsaskala and Cottonera corridors.
Driving times
- Valletta20 min
- Malta International Airport12 min
- Mater Dei Hospital22 min
- St Thomas Bay10 min
Nearby
- Valletta: 20 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 12 min (drive)
- Marsaskala: 8 min (drive)
- Mater Dei Hospital: 22 min (drive)
Bus routes
- 81
- 82
- 84
- 85
- 91
- 94
Parking: Free street parking is generally easy outside the church square at feast times.
Schools
- St Thomas More College Zejtun Primary (state)
- St Thomas More College Zejtun Boys Secondary (state)
- St Catherine School Zejtun (church)
Notes for buyers
- Traditional terraced houses from 230k euro; restored houses of character from 380k.
- Strong square-metre value: among the cheapest mid-market in southern Malta within 25 minutes of Valletta.
- Bulebel industrial estate is a useful jobs anchor but creates HGV traffic on the eastern access roads.
- Older central streets sit within an Urban Conservation Area; expect Planning Authority sensitivity on facade work.
- Outside any SDA: non-EU buyers need an AIP permit and minimum-price floors apply.
Who lives here
- Population
- 12,500
- Median age
- 42
- Foreign born
- 13%
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Walkability
- 64/100
Frequently asked questions
Is Żejtun a good place to live?
Żejtun suits families, first-time buyers and value-focused buyers. Żejtun is traditional and family-led, with a strong local commercial spine on Triq il-Madonna ta' Pompei and an industrial belt at Bulebel that anchors weekday employment. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in Żejtun?
The median asking sale price in Żejtun is €380,000 and the median asking rent is €1,200 per month, from live Darscover listings. See the snapshot above for listing counts and prices by type.
How do you get around Żejtun?
About 20 minutes by car to Valletta and 12 minutes to the airport; bus connections run along the Marsaskala and Cottonera corridors.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in Żejtun, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.