Noranda vs Malaga

Malaga scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Noranda (1017) sits above Malaga (995).

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Noranda and Malaga side by side

MeasureNorandaMalaga
Price and market
Median house$762,500–
Median unit$460,000–
Renting
House rent–$775/wk
Unit rent–$775/wk
Owner occupied81.0%–
Renter occupied17.0%75.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA1017995
Lifestyle and people
Walk score412
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population8,00225
Median age4543
Climate
Annual rainfall727 mm733 mm
Mean max, January31.6°C31.7°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
Noranda edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 995).

Noranda vs Malaga: common questions

Does Noranda or Malaga have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Noranda scores 1017 vs 995 in Malaga. 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, Noranda or Malaga?

Malaga scores 12/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.