Malak vs Marrara
The verdict
Marrara rates higher for liveability (80 vs 75). Marrara has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 42 min).
Scores
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| Malak | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 56 |
| Transport | 45 | 45 |
| Education | 40 | 42 |
| Liveability | 75 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Malak | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,013 | 1,323 |
| Median age | 35 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,676 | $1,953 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.3% | 33.6% |
| Born in Australia | 65.8% | 66.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Malak Moderate Growth · Marrara Moderate Growth
Property
| Malak | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Malak | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 332 | 302 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,095 | 1,134 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Malak | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 823 | 981 |
Transport
| Malak | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Malak | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 228 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.0 km | 4.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.6 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Malak | Marrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,013 | 1,323 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,066 | 1,346 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,426 | 1,505 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Malak or Marrara?
Malak and Marrara have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Malak or Marrara?
Marrara has a higher average school ICSEA (Malak 823 vs Marrara 981; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Malak or Marrara?
Malak and Marrara have similar transport scores.
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