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Bald Knob vs Maleny

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maleny (1037) sits above Bald Knob (1017). Bald Knob skews owner-occupied (88%), Maleny runs more rental-dense (78% owner).

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Bald Knob and Maleny side by side

MeasureBald KnobMaleny
Renting
Owner occupied88.0%78.0%
Renter occupied15.0%18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby96
Average ICSEA10171037
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population2803,959
Median age6059
Climate
Annual rainfall1678 mm1851 mm
Mean max, January28.5°C27.7°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
Maleny edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1017). Bald Knob also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bald Knob vs Maleny: common questions

Does Bald Knob or Maleny have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maleny scores 1037 vs 1017 in Bald Knob. 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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