Central Park vs Malvern East
Malvern East scores higher on walkability (98/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Central Park (1145) sits above Malvern East (1136).
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Central Park and Malvern East side by side
| Measure | Central Park | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $2,437,500 |
| Median unit | – | $541,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1145 | 1136 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 98 | 100 |
| Transit score | 40 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 22,296 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 668 mm | 673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.4°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
- Central Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1145 vs 1136).
Central Park vs Malvern East: common questions
Does Central Park or Malvern East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Central Park scores 1145 vs 1136 in Malvern East. 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, Central Park or Malvern East?
Malvern East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 98/100. 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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