Craigslea vs Mcdowall

Mcdowall scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mcdowall (1079) sits above Craigslea (1057).

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Craigslea and Mcdowall side by side

MeasureCraigsleaMcdowall
Price and market
Median house–$1,100,000
Median unit–$645,000
Renting
House rent–$900/wk
Unit rent–$470/wk
Owner occupied–77.0%
Renter occupied–23.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10571079
Lifestyle and people
Walk score414
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–7,612
Median age–38
Climate
Annual rainfall1057 mm1057 mm
Mean max, January29.9°C29.9°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
Mcdowall edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1057).

Craigslea vs Mcdowall: common questions

Does Craigslea or Mcdowall have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mcdowall scores 1079 vs 1057 in Craigslea. 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, Craigslea or Mcdowall?

Mcdowall scores 14/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.