Maalan vs Middlebrook

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maalan (894) sits above Middlebrook (886). Maalan skews owner-occupied (100%), Middlebrook runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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Maalan and Middlebrook side by side

MeasureMaalanMiddlebrook
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%68.0%
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA894886
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2662
Median age4158
Climate
Annual rainfall1777 mm2789 mm
Mean max, January27.4°C28.7°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
Maalan edges out on average school ICSEA (894 vs 886). Maalan also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Maalan vs Middlebrook: common questions

Does Maalan or Middlebrook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maalan scores 894 vs 886 in Middlebrook. 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.