Malinong vs Cooke Plains
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cooke Plains (931) sits above Malinong (919). Cooke Plains skews owner-occupied (69%), Malinong runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Malinong and Cooke Plains side by side
| Measure | Malinong | Cooke Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 931 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 47 | 69 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 405 mm | 375 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 29.2°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
- Cooke Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (931 vs 919). Malinong also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Malinong vs Cooke Plains: common questions
Does Malinong or Cooke Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cooke Plains scores 931 vs 919 in Malinong. 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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