Fullarton vs Malvern
Fullarton scores higher on walkability (58/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fullarton (1125) sits above Malvern (1124). Malvern skews owner-occupied (80%), Fullarton runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Fullarton and Malvern side by side
| Measure | Fullarton | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $780/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1125 | 1124 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 58 | 38 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,500 | 2,713 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 508 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.4°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
- Fullarton edges out on average school ICSEA (1125 vs 1124). Malvern also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fullarton vs Malvern: common questions
Does Fullarton or Malvern have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fullarton scores 1125 vs 1124 in Malvern. 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, Fullarton or Malvern?
Fullarton scores 58/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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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