Side by sideSuburb comparison

Malling vs Quinalow.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Quinalow edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Quinalow (940) sits above Malling (921). Quinalow skews owner-occupied (77%), Malling runs more rental-dense (56% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Quinalow edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 921).

Common questionsMalling vs Quinalow

Common questions

Does Malling or Quinalow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Quinalow scores 940 vs 921 in Malling. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Malling
Metric
Quinalow

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$225/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$180/wk
56.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
40
Population
205
33
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
921
Avg ICSEA
940

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).