Armadale North vs Malvern

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malvern (1151) sits above Armadale North (1133).

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Armadale North and Malvern side by side

MeasureArmadale NorthMalvern
Price and market
Median house–$2,500,000
Median unit–$625,000
Renting
House rent–$1000/wk
Unit rent–$600/wk
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11331151
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score100100
Bike score100100
Climate
Annual rainfall625 mm668 mm
Mean max, January26.6°C26.7°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
Malvern edges out on average school ICSEA (1151 vs 1133).

Armadale North vs Malvern: common questions

Does Armadale North or Malvern have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malvern scores 1151 vs 1133 in Armadale North. 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.