Leanyer vs Malak

Malak scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leanyer (943) sits above Malak (933).

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Leanyer and Malak side by side

MeasureLeanyerMalak
Price and market
Median house$597,500–
Median unit$330,000–
Renting
House rent$360/wk$360/wk
Unit rent$400/wk$301/wk
Owner occupied65.0%56.0%
Renter occupied32.0%41.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA943933
Lifestyle and people
Walk score810
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population4,5973,013
Median age3735
Climate
Annual rainfall1793 mm1793 mm
Mean max, January32.0°C32.0°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
Leanyer edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 933).

Leanyer vs Malak: common questions

Does Leanyer or Malak have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leanyer scores 943 vs 933 in Malak. 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, Leanyer or Malak?

Malak scores 10/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.