Malinong vs Wellington East
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wellington East (924) sits above Malinong (919). Wellington East skews owner-occupied (80%), Malinong runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Malinong and Wellington East side by side
| Measure | Malinong | Wellington East |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $310/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 924 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 47 | 291 |
| Median age | 40 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 405 mm | 373 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 28.9°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
- Wellington East edges out on average school ICSEA (924 vs 919).
Malinong vs Wellington East: common questions
Does Malinong or Wellington East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wellington East scores 924 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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