Capel Sound vs Mccrae
Capel Sound (median $780,000) is roughly 46% cheaper to buy into than Mccrae ($1,455,000).
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Capel Sound and Mccrae side by side
| Measure | Capel Sound | Mccrae |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $780,000 | $1,455,000 |
| Median unit | $742,000 | $965,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 85 |
| Population | 5,246 | 3,311 |
| Median age | 59 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 856 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.7°C | 23.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mccrae (1001) sits above Capel Sound (995). Mccrae skews owner-occupied (81%), Capel Sound runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Capel Sound is the lower entry point at $780,000 median, 46% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Mccrae edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 995). Mccrae also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Capel Sound vs Mccrae: common questions
Is Capel Sound or Mccrae cheaper to buy in?
Capel Sound has the lower median house price at $780,000, roughly 46% below Mccrae ($1,455,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Capel Sound or Mccrae have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mccrae scores 1001 vs 995 in Capel Sound. 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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