Side by sideSuburb comparison

Malmsbury vs Metcalfe.

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

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 Malmsbury (1059) sits above Metcalfe (1053).

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

Malmsbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1059 vs 1053).

Common questionsMalmsbury vs Metcalfe

Common questions

Does Malmsbury or Metcalfe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malmsbury scores 1059 vs 1053 in Metcalfe. 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 Metcalfe?

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.

The numbers behind the take

Malmsbury
Metric
Metcalfe

Price & Market

$705,000
Median house
$205,920
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$263/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$311/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
94.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

12
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
905
Population
190
45
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
17
1059
Avg ICSEA
1053

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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