Malmsbury vs Lauriston

Malmsbury scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lauriston (1060) sits above Malmsbury (1059).

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Malmsbury and Lauriston side by side

MeasureMalmsburyLauriston
Price and market
Median house$705,000–
Median unit$205,920–
Renting
Owner occupied87.0%88.0%
Renter occupied11.0%10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby76
Average ICSEA10591060
Lifestyle and people
Walk score120
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population905247
Median age4547
Climate
Annual rainfall684 mm718 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C26.5°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
Lauriston edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1059).

Malmsbury vs Lauriston: common questions

Does Malmsbury or Lauriston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lauriston scores 1060 vs 1059 in Malmsbury. 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, Malmsbury or Lauriston?

Malmsbury scores 12/100 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.