Middlebrook vs Maalan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maalan (894) sits above Middlebrook (886). Maalan skews owner-occupied (100%), Middlebrook runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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| Measure | Middlebrook | Maalan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 886 | 894 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 62 | 26 |
| Median age | 58 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2789 mm | 1777 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 27.4°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
- Maalan edges out on average school ICSEA (894 vs 886). Maalan also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Middlebrook vs Maalan: common questions
Does Middlebrook or Maalan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maalan scores 894 vs 886 in Middlebrook. 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.
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