Arthurs Seat vs Mccrae

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mccrae (1001) sits above Arthurs Seat (999). Arthurs Seat skews owner-occupied (91%), Mccrae runs more rental-dense (81% owner).

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Arthurs Seat and Mccrae side by side

MeasureArthurs SeatMccrae
Price and market
Median house–$1,455,000
Median unit–$965,000
Renting
Owner occupied91.0%81.0%
Renter occupied9.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1112
Average ICSEA9991001
Lifestyle and people
Walk score22
Transit score00
Bike score7585
Population4143,311
Median age4855
Climate
Annual rainfall856 mm856 mm
Mean max, January23.1°C23.1°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
Mccrae edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 999).

Arthurs Seat vs Mccrae: common questions

Does Arthurs Seat or Mccrae have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mccrae scores 1001 vs 999 in Arthurs Seat. 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.