Broadwater vs Macarthur
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Broadwater (985) sits above Macarthur (977).
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Broadwater and Macarthur side by side
| Measure | Broadwater | Macarthur |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $475,000 |
| Median unit | – | $133,920 |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 977 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 700 mm | 690 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 24.9°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
- Broadwater edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 977).
Broadwater vs Macarthur: common questions
Does Broadwater or Macarthur have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Broadwater scores 985 vs 977 in Macarthur. 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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