Side by sideSuburb comparison

Daandine vs Macalister.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macalister (935) sits above Daandine (921).

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

Macalister edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 921).

Common questionsDaandine vs Macalister

Common questions

Does Daandine or Macalister have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macalister scores 935 vs 921 in Daandine. 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

Daandine
Metric
Macalister

Price & Market

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

Rental

$255/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$210/wk
$217/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
43.0%
Renter occupied
45.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
14,360
Population
156
36
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
10
921
Avg ICSEA
935

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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