Side by sideSuburb comparison

Clarke Creek vs Mackenzie River.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Clarke Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clarke Creek (1001) sits above Mackenzie River (951).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Clarke Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 951).

Common questionsClarke Creek vs Mackenzie River

Common questions

Does Clarke Creek or Mackenzie River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clarke Creek scores 1001 vs 951 in Mackenzie River. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Clarke Creek
Metric
Mackenzie River

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$110/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$110/wk
$75/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$94/wk
Owner occupied
53.0%
78.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
32
Population
84
46
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
1
1001
Avg ICSEA
951

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).