Burbank vs Mackenzie

Burbank scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mackenzie (1089) sits above Burbank (1061).

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Burbank and Mackenzie side by side

MeasureBurbankMackenzie
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%–
Renter occupied10.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10611089
Lifestyle and people
Walk score20
Transit score00
Bike score0100
Population1,051–
Median age48–
Climate
Annual rainfall1037 mm972 mm
Mean max, January29.6°C29.9°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
Mackenzie edges out on average school ICSEA (1089 vs 1061).

Burbank vs Mackenzie: common questions

Does Burbank or Mackenzie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mackenzie scores 1089 vs 1061 in Burbank. 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.

Which is more walkable, Burbank or Mackenzie?

Burbank scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

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