Side by sideSuburb comparison

Southern Brook vs Malabaine.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Southern Brook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Southern Brook (902) sits above Malabaine (888).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Southern Brook edges out on average school ICSEA (902 vs 888).

Common questionsSouthern Brook vs Malabaine

Common questions

Does Southern Brook or Malabaine have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Southern Brook scores 902 vs 888 in Malabaine. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Southern Brook
Metric
Malabaine

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$228/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
91
Population
51
42
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
6
902
Avg ICSEA
888

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).