Damascus vs Mcilwraith
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Damascus (962) sits above Mcilwraith (943). Damascus skews owner-occupied (97%), Mcilwraith runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Damascus and Mcilwraith side by side
| Measure | Damascus | Mcilwraith |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 96 | 202 |
| Median age | 58 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 888 mm | 892 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.5°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
- Damascus edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 943). Mcilwraith also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Damascus vs Mcilwraith: common questions
Does Damascus or Mcilwraith have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Damascus scores 962 vs 943 in Mcilwraith. 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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