Side by sideSuburb comparison

Malmalling vs Reservoir.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Reservoir (1044) sits above Malmalling (1006).

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

Reservoir edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1006).

Common questionsMalmalling vs Reservoir

Common questions

Does Malmalling or Reservoir have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Reservoir scores 1044 vs 1006 in Malmalling. 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

Malmalling
Metric
Reservoir

Price & Market

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

Rental

$375/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$319/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
5
1,969
Population
22,308
44
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
3
1006
Avg ICSEA
1044

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

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