Carindale vs Mackenzie
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mackenzie (1089) sits above Carindale (1080).
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Carindale and Mackenzie side by side
| Measure | Carindale | Mackenzie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,546,000 | – |
| Median unit | $852,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1080 | 1089 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,535 | – |
| Median age | 43 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 962 mm | 972 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.9°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 1080).
Carindale vs Mackenzie: common questions
Does Carindale or Mackenzie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mackenzie scores 1089 vs 1080 in Carindale. 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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