North Maleny vs Maleny
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maleny (1037) sits above North Maleny (1034). North Maleny skews owner-occupied (89%), Maleny runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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North Maleny and Maleny side by side
| Measure | North Maleny | Maleny |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1034 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 710 | 3,959 |
| Median age | 61 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1851 mm | 1851 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
- Maleny edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1034). North Maleny also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
North Maleny vs Maleny: common questions
Does North Maleny or Maleny have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maleny scores 1037 vs 1034 in North Maleny. 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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