Bobs Farm vs Mallabula
Mallabula scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bobs Farm (962) sits above Mallabula (944). Bobs Farm skews owner-occupied (84%), Mallabula runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Bobs Farm and Mallabula side by side
| Measure | Bobs Farm | Mallabula |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $713,500 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +2.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $780/wk | $638/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 662 | 963 |
| Median age | 57 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1150 mm | 1196 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 28.0°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
- Bobs Farm edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 944).
Bobs Farm vs Mallabula: common questions
Does Bobs Farm or Mallabula have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bobs Farm scores 962 vs 944 in Mallabula. 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, Bobs Farm or Mallabula?
Mallabula scores 34/100 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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