Mallala vs Pinkerton Plains
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 Pinkerton Plains (1003) sits above Mallala (986). Pinkerton Plains skews owner-occupied (104%), Mallala runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Mallala and Pinkerton Plains side by side
| Measure | Mallala | Pinkerton Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $540/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $278/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 104.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,042 | 74 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 404 mm | 400 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 31.1°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
- Pinkerton Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 986). Pinkerton Plains also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mallala vs Pinkerton Plains: common questions
Does Mallala or Pinkerton Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pinkerton Plains scores 1003 vs 986 in Mallala. 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 Pinkerton Plains?
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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