Kyneton vs Malmsbury
Malmsbury (median $705,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Kyneton ($797,000).
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Kyneton and Malmsbury side by side
| Measure | Kyneton | Malmsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $797,000 | $705,000 |
| Median unit | $580,000 | $205,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1059 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 7,513 | 905 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 699 mm | 684 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.9°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
Malmsbury scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malmsbury (1059) sits above Kyneton (1056). Malmsbury skews owner-occupied (87%), Kyneton runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
- For buyers
- Malmsbury is the lower entry point at $705,000 median, 12% 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
- Malmsbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1059 vs 1056).
Kyneton vs Malmsbury: common questions
Is Kyneton or Malmsbury cheaper to buy in?
Malmsbury has the lower median house price at $705,000, roughly 12% below Kyneton ($797,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kyneton or Malmsbury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malmsbury scores 1059 vs 1056 in Kyneton. 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, Kyneton or Malmsbury?
Malmsbury scores 12/100 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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