Maleny vs Wootha

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maleny (1037) sits above Wootha (1024).

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Maleny and Wootha side by side

MeasureMalenyWootha
Renting
Owner occupied78.0%79.0%
Renter occupied18.0%17.0%
Schools
Schools nearby65
Average ICSEA10371024
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population3,959258
Median age5952
Climate
Annual rainfall1851 mm1626 mm
Mean max, January27.7°C27.9°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
Maleny edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1024). Wootha also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Maleny vs Wootha: common questions

Does Maleny or Wootha have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maleny scores 1037 vs 1024 in Wootha. 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.