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Balook vs Macks Creek

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balook (970) sits above Macks Creek (966). Balook skews owner-occupied (50%), Macks Creek runs more rental-dense (23% owner).

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Balook and Macks Creek side by side

MeasureBalookMacks Creek
Renting
Owner occupied50.0%23.0%
Renter occupied–31.0%
Schools
Schools nearby94
Average ICSEA970966
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population935
Median age5943
Climate
Annual rainfall1229 mm774 mm
Mean max, January22.7°C24.8°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
Balook edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 966).

Balook vs Macks Creek: common questions

Does Balook or Macks Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balook scores 970 vs 966 in Macks Creek. 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.

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