Cooroy vs Lake Macdonald
Cooroy scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Macdonald (1035) sits above Cooroy (1031). Lake Macdonald skews owner-occupied (88%), Cooroy runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Cooroy and Lake Macdonald side by side
| Measure | Cooroy | Lake Macdonald |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1031 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 60 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 15 |
| Population | 4,801 | 1,352 |
| Median age | 50 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1510 mm | 1598 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.1°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
- Lake Macdonald edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1031). Lake Macdonald also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cooroy vs Lake Macdonald: common questions
Does Cooroy or Lake Macdonald have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Macdonald scores 1035 vs 1031 in Cooroy. 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, Cooroy or Lake Macdonald?
Cooroy scores 60/100 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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