Currawong Beach vs Great Mackerel Beach.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Currawong Beach edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Currawong Beach (1070) sits above Great Mackerel Beach (1066).
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
Currawong Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1066).
Common questions
Does Currawong Beach or Great Mackerel Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Currawong Beach scores 1070 vs 1066 in Great Mackerel Beach. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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