Mickleham vs Kalkallo
Kalkallo (median $637,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Mickleham ($700,000).
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Mickleham and Kalkallo side by side
| Measure | Mickleham | Kalkallo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $637,500 |
| Median unit | $624,000 | $300,960 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 17,452 | 5,548 |
| Median age | 29 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 534 mm | 585 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°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
Kalkallo scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kalkallo (1014) sits above Mickleham (1009).
- For buyers
- Kalkallo is the lower entry point at $637,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Kalkallo edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1009).
Mickleham vs Kalkallo: common questions
Is Mickleham or Kalkallo cheaper to buy in?
Kalkallo has the lower median house price at $637,500, roughly 9% below Mickleham ($700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mickleham or Kalkallo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kalkallo scores 1014 vs 1009 in Mickleham. 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, Mickleham or Kalkallo?
Kalkallo scores 2/100 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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