Andergrove vs Mackay North
Andergrove scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mackay North (968) sits above Andergrove (967).
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Andergrove and Mackay North side by side
| Measure | Andergrove | Mackay North |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $485/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 100 |
| Population | 9,924 | – |
| Median age | 36 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1524 mm | 1524 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
- Mackay North edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 967).
Andergrove vs Mackay North: common questions
Does Andergrove or Mackay North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mackay North scores 968 vs 967 in Andergrove. 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, Andergrove or Mackay North?
Andergrove scores 16/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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.
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