Holmes vs Malak
Holmes scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malak (933) sits above Holmes (932).
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Holmes and Malak side by side
| Measure | Holmes | Malak |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | $306/wk | $301/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 933 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,013 |
| Median age | – | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1793 mm | 1793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.0°C | 32.0°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
- Malak edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 932).
Holmes vs Malak: common questions
Does Holmes or Malak have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malak scores 933 vs 932 in Holmes. 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, Holmes or Malak?
Holmes scores 14/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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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