Side by sideSuburb comparison

Appin South vs Macorna.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Appin South (970) sits above Macorna (967). Appin South skews owner-occupied (108%), Macorna runs more rental-dense (61% owner).

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

Appin South edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 967).

Common questionsAppin South vs Macorna

Common questions

Does Appin South or Macorna have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Appin South scores 970 vs 967 in Macorna. 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

Appin South
Metric
Macorna

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$194/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$125/wk
108.0%
Owner occupied
61.0%
31.0%
Renter occupied
25.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
38
Population
67
53
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
15
970
Avg ICSEA
967

Climate

Annual rainfall
422 mm
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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