Armadale vs Malvern
Armadale (median $2,055,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Malvern ($2,500,000).
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Armadale and Malvern side by side
| Measure | Armadale | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,055,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Median unit | $690,000 | $625,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1100/wk | $1000/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $600/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1131 | 1151 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 668 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malvern (1151) sits above Armadale (1131).
- For buyers
- Armadale is the lower entry point at $2,055,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Armadale offers the higher gross rental yield (2.78% vs 2.08%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Malvern edges out on average school ICSEA (1151 vs 1131).
Armadale vs Malvern: common questions
Is Armadale or Malvern cheaper to buy in?
Armadale has the lower median house price at $2,055,000, roughly 18% below Malvern ($2,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Armadale or Malvern have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malvern scores 1151 vs 1131 in Armadale. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Armadale or Malvern?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.78% in Armadale vs 2.08% in Malvern. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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