Kooyong vs Malvern
Kooyong (median $704,000) is roughly 72% cheaper to buy into than Malvern ($2,500,000).
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Kooyong and Malvern side by side
| Measure | Kooyong | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $704,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Median unit | $1,731,000 | $625,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $1000/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1158 | 1151 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 842 | – |
| Median age | 44 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 668 mm | 668 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.7°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
Malvern scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kooyong (1158) sits above Malvern (1151).
- For buyers
- Kooyong is the lower entry point at $704,000 median, 72% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Kooyong edges out on average school ICSEA (1158 vs 1151).
Kooyong vs Malvern: common questions
Is Kooyong or Malvern cheaper to buy in?
Kooyong has the lower median house price at $704,000, roughly 72% below Malvern ($2,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kooyong or Malvern have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kooyong scores 1158 vs 1151 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, Kooyong or Malvern?
Malvern scores 100/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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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