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Alawoona vs Malpas

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alawoona (995) sits above Malpas (974). Alawoona skews owner-occupied (131%), Malpas runs more rental-dense (100% owner).

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Alawoona and Malpas side by side

MeasureAlawoonaMalpas
Renting
Owner occupied131.0%100.0%
Schools
Schools nearby45
Average ICSEA995974
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population259
Median age6363
Climate
Annual rainfall295 mm289 mm
Mean max, January32.1°C32.3°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Alawoona edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 974). Malpas also has a higher family-household share (125% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Alawoona vs Malpas: common questions

Does Alawoona or Malpas have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alawoona scores 995 vs 974 in Malpas. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

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