Jaggan vs Malanda
Malanda scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malanda (1007) sits above Jaggan (977). Jaggan skews owner-occupied (86%), Malanda runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Jaggan and Malanda side by side
| Measure | Jaggan | Malanda |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 1007 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Population | 217 | 2,000 |
| Median age | 49 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1866 mm | 1711 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.7°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
- Malanda edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 977). Jaggan also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Jaggan vs Malanda: common questions
Does Jaggan or Malanda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malanda scores 1007 vs 977 in Jaggan. 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, Jaggan or Malanda?
Malanda scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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