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Malbina vs Boyer

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malbina (924) sits above Boyer (923). Malbina skews owner-occupied (104%), Boyer runs more rental-dense (63% owner).

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Malbina and Boyer side by side

MeasureMalbinaBoyer
Renting
House rent$270/wk$270/wk
Unit rent$380/wk$290/wk
Owner occupied104.0%63.0%
Schools
Schools nearby75
Average ICSEA924923
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population7758
Median age4330
Climate
Annual rainfall583 mm615 mm
Mean max, January23.2°C22.1°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). Malbina also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Malbina vs Boyer: common questions

Does Malbina or Boyer have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malbina scores 924 vs 923 in Boyer. 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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