Side by sideSuburb comparison

Malmalling vs The Lakes.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malmalling (1006) sits above The Lakes (995).

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

Malmalling edges out on average school ICSEA (1006 vs 995).

Common questionsMalmalling vs The Lakes

Common questions

Does Malmalling or The Lakes have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malmalling scores 1006 vs 995 in The Lakes. 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
The Lakes

Price & Market

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

Rental

$375/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$375/wk
$319/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$319/wk
Owner occupied
88.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
1,969
Population
20
44
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
10
1006
Avg ICSEA
995

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).