Malaga vs Noranda
Malaga scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Noranda (1017) sits above Malaga (995).
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Malaga and Noranda side by side
| Measure | Malaga | Noranda |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $762,500 |
| Median unit | – | $460,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $775/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $775/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 75.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 25 | 8,002 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 733 mm | 727 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.6°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
- Noranda edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 995).
Malaga vs Noranda: common questions
Does Malaga or Noranda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Noranda scores 1017 vs 995 in Malaga. 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, Malaga or Noranda?
Malaga scores 12/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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