Metcalfe vs Malmsbury
Malmsbury scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), 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).
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Metcalfe and Malmsbury side by side
| Measure | Metcalfe | Malmsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $705,000 |
| Median unit | – | $205,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1059 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 190 | 905 |
| Median age | 52 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 684 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 26.9°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
- Malmsbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1059 vs 1053).
Metcalfe vs Malmsbury: common questions
Does Metcalfe or Malmsbury 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, Metcalfe or Malmsbury?
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.
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