Cape Douglas vs Port Macdonnell
Port Macdonnell scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Macdonnell (958) sits above Cape Douglas (919). Port Macdonnell skews owner-occupied (78%), Cape Douglas runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Cape Douglas and Port Macdonnell side by side
| Measure | Cape Douglas | Port Macdonnell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $445/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $110/wk | $220/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 40 |
| Population | 68 | 859 |
| Median age | 50 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 725 mm | 716 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.8°C | 23.7°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
- Port Macdonnell edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 919). Cape Douglas also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cape Douglas vs Port Macdonnell: common questions
Does Cape Douglas or Port Macdonnell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Macdonnell scores 958 vs 919 in Cape Douglas. 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, Cape Douglas or Port Macdonnell?
Port Macdonnell scores 14/100 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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