Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bemerside vs Macknade.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bemerside (954) sits above Macknade (910). Bemerside skews owner-occupied (93%), Macknade runs more rental-dense (70% 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

Bemerside edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 910).

Common questionsBemerside vs Macknade

Common questions

Does Bemerside or Macknade have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bemerside scores 954 vs 910 in Macknade. 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

Bemerside
Metric
Macknade

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$225/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$100/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
70.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
27.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
259
Population
203
44
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
11
954
Avg ICSEA
910

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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