Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dykehead vs Malmoe.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dykehead edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dykehead (903) sits above Malmoe (863).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Dykehead edges out on average school ICSEA (903 vs 863).

Common questionsDykehead vs Malmoe

Common questions

Does Dykehead or Malmoe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dykehead scores 903 vs 863 in Malmoe. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Dykehead
Metric
Malmoe

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$210/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$140/wk
$179/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
92.0%
Renter occupied
46.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
13
Population
37
34
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
903
Avg ICSEA
863

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).