Cockatoo vs Macclesfield
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macclesfield (1044) sits above Cockatoo (1042).
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Cockatoo and Macclesfield side by side
| Measure | Cockatoo | Macclesfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $685,000 | – |
| Median unit | $277,920 | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1080 mm | 1074 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.4°C | 26.1°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
- 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
- Macclesfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1042).
Cockatoo vs Macclesfield: common questions
Does Cockatoo or Macclesfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macclesfield scores 1044 vs 1042 in Cockatoo. 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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