Magra vs Malbina

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malbina (924) sits above Magra (908). Malbina skews owner-occupied (104%), Magra runs more rental-dense (92% owner).

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Magra and Malbina side by side

MeasureMagraMalbina
Renting
House rent$270/wk$270/wk
Unit rent$330/wk$380/wk
Owner occupied92.0%104.0%
Renter occupied5.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby47
Average ICSEA908924
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population75977
Median age4343
Climate
Annual rainfall532 mm583 mm
Mean max, January23.5°C23.2°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 908).

Magra vs Malbina: common questions

Does Magra or Malbina have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malbina scores 924 vs 908 in Magra. 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.