Mallala vs Calomba
Mallala scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mallala (986) sits above Calomba (980). Calomba skews owner-occupied (93%), Mallala runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Mallala and Calomba side by side
| Measure | Mallala | Calomba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $540/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $278/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,042 | 46 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 404 mm | 372 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 30.7°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
- Mallala edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 980).
Mallala vs Calomba: common questions
Does Mallala or Calomba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mallala scores 986 vs 980 in Calomba. 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, Mallala or Calomba?
Mallala scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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