Barabba vs Mallala
Mallala scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mallala (986) sits above Barabba (981). Barabba skews owner-occupied (102%), Mallala runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Barabba and Mallala side by side
| Measure | Barabba | Mallala |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $540/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $278/wk |
| Owner occupied | 102.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 135 | 1,042 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 404 mm | 404 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.9°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
- Mallala edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 981).
Barabba vs Mallala: common questions
Does Barabba or Mallala have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mallala scores 986 vs 981 in Barabba. 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 is more walkable, Barabba or Mallala?
Mallala scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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