Side by sideSuburb comparison

Malvern vs Armadale North.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Malvern (1151) sits above Armadale North (1133).

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

Malvern edges out on average school ICSEA (1151 vs 1133).

Common questionsMalvern vs Armadale North

Common questions

Does Malvern or Armadale North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Malvern scores 1151 vs 1133 in Armadale North. 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

Malvern
Metric
Armadale North

Price & Market

$2,500,000
Median house
$625,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$1000/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$421/wk
$600/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$358/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
10,763
Population
9,376
44
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1151
Avg ICSEA
1133

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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