Area comparison
St Julian's vs Swieqi
Deciding between St Julian's and Swieqi? Here is how the two areas compare on property prices, rents, and day to day living, using live listing data from Darscover.
Last updated 2026年8月13日
Prices at a glance
Median asking prices and live listing counts for both areas, refreshed daily.
| Area | Median sale price | Median rent | For sale | For rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Julian's | €630,000 | €1,500 / per month | 172 | 273 |
| Swieqi | €650,000 | €1,700 / per month | 166 | 193 |
St Julian's and Swieqi are closely matched on median asking sale prices.
On rentals, Swieqi is the dearer of the two, with a median asking rent about 13% above St Julian's.
Figures as of 2026年8月13日, from live asking prices on Darscover.
Lifestyle and who each area suits
St Julian's
St Julian's wraps around three small bays (Spinola, Balluta, and St George's) and contains both Malta's main nightlife district (Paceville) and its premier marina address (Portomaso). It is the headquarters location for most of Malta's iGaming sector and a magnet for international employees.
St Julian's is loud, young, and corporate at once: tower-block apartments above 24-hour streets, with luxury marina compounds tucked just inland.
Best for
- iGaming employees
- investors targeting short-let yield
- young professionals
- international students
Getting around
Sits on the same coastal road as Sliema with a 5 to 8 minute drive between centres and a 25 minute drive to the airport.
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Portomaso, Paceville, Spinola Bay, Balluta
Swieqi
Swieqi is the quieter, residential counterpart to St Julian's, a hillside town of low-rise modern blocks built mostly from the 1980s onward. It is one of the youngest settlements in Malta in terms of building stock and a popular landing point for families who want proximity to the coast without Sliema's density.
Swieqi is suburban by Maltese standards: cars matter, blocks are newer, and the demographic skews family and young professional rather than tourist.
Best for
- families
- young professionals
- long-term renters
Getting around
A 5 minute drive takes you into the heart of St Julian's; the airport sits 25 minutes south.
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Upper Swieqi, Madliena fringes, Pembroke border
Which should you choose?
Lean towards St Julian's if you want igaming employees, investors targeting short-let yield, young professionals and international students. Lean towards Swieqi if you want families, young professionals and long-term renters. The price table above shows the budget difference between them.
Frequently asked questions
Is St Julian's more expensive than Swieqi?
St Julian's and Swieqi are closely matched on median asking sale prices.
Which is better, St Julian's or Swieqi?
It depends on your priorities. St Julian's suits igaming employees, investors targeting short-let yield, young professionals and international students. Swieqi suits families, young professionals and long-term renters. Use the median prices above to weigh the budget difference.
Ready to look at homes?
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