Lachlan vs Malbina
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malbina (924) sits above Lachlan (923).
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Lachlan and Malbina side by side
| Measure | Lachlan | Malbina |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $365/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 96.0% | 104.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | 924 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 953 | 77 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 583 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.4°C | 23.2°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
- Malbina edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 923).
Lachlan vs Malbina: common questions
Does Lachlan or Malbina have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malbina scores 924 vs 923 in Lachlan. 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.
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