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Formartin vs Malu

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malu (952) sits above Formartin (920).

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Formartin and Malu side by side

MeasureFormartinMalu
Renting
Owner occupied80.0%–
Renter occupied16.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby620
Average ICSEA920952
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population8918
Median age4742
Climate
Annual rainfall539 mm537 mm
Mean max, January32.1°C31.4°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
Malu edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 920). Malu also has a higher family-household share (225% vs 88%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Formartin vs Malu: common questions

Does Formartin or Malu have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malu scores 952 vs 920 in Formartin. 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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