Area guide
Naxxar
Naxxar is central Malta's family-first town with strong new-build pipeline.
Naxxar is a traditional inland town centred on the Palazzo Parisio and the Parish Church of Our Lady of Victory, with a fast-growing modern fringe at Birguma to the north and along the Magħtab/Salina coast. It is one of central Malta's most-watched localities for new mid-to-upper market apartments and townhouses.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for Naxxar, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- €565,000
- Median rent
- €1,400
- For sale
- 89
- For rent
- 141
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 22 | €463,800 |
| penthouse | 21 | €585,000 |
| maisonette | 12 | €488,500 |
| villa | 12 | €2,050,000 |
| house of character | 4 | €2,100,000 |
| bungalow | 3 | €2,800,000 |
Live figures as of 2026年9月26日, from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
Naxxar is family-first central Malta with a clear class of new development at the edges and a quiet, traditional core.
Best for
- families
- buyers seeking new builds
- long-term residents
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Naxxar core, Birguma, San Pawl tat-Tarġa
Getting around
Roughly 25 minutes to Valletta and 25 minutes to the airport; quick coastal road access to St Paul's Bay.
Driving times
- Valletta25 min
- Malta International Airport25 min
- Mater Dei Hospital12 min
- St Paul's Bay12 min
Nearby
- Valletta: 25 min (drive)
- St Paul's Bay: 12 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 25 min (drive)
Bus routes
- 31
- 186
- 212
- 222
- X1
Parking: Free street parking is workable in the core and easy in Birguma; underground spaces increasingly common in new blocks.
Schools
- Naxxar Primary School (state)
- Maria Regina College Naxxar Boys Secondary (state)
- St Joseph School Naxxar (church)
- Chiswick House School Naxxar (independent)
Notes for buyers
- Modern 2-bed apartments in Birguma start around 240k euro; perimeter villas with pool from 800k.
- Strong new-build pipeline; off-plan staged payments are the norm for the Birguma cluster.
- Quick coastal road access to St Paul's Bay and Mellieha makes this a convenient base for north-Malta workers.
- Some sub-areas (San Pawl tat-Targa) command a 15 to 25 percent premium over the central core.
- Outside any SDA: non-EU buyers need an AIP permit and minimum-price floors apply.
Who lives here
- Population
- 14,800
- Median age
- 42
- Foreign born
- 22%
- Homeowners
- 76%
- Walkability
- 60/100
Frequently asked questions
Is Naxxar a good place to live?
Naxxar suits families, buyers seeking new builds and long-term residents. Naxxar is family-first central Malta with a clear class of new development at the edges and a quiet, traditional core. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in Naxxar?
The median asking sale price in Naxxar is €565,000 and the median asking rent is €1,400 per month, from live Darscover listings. See the snapshot above for listing counts and prices by type.
How do you get around Naxxar?
Roughly 25 minutes to Valletta and 25 minutes to the airport; quick coastal road access to St Paul's Bay.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in Naxxar, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.