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Gairloch vs Macknade

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gairloch (929) sits above Macknade (910). Gairloch skews owner-occupied (100%), Macknade runs more rental-dense (70% owner).

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Gairloch and Macknade side by side

MeasureGairlochMacknade
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%70.0%
Renter occupied–27.0%
Schools
Schools nearby811
Average ICSEA929910
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population31203
Median age5950
Climate
Annual rainfall2095 mm2142 mm
Mean max, January31.8°C31.5°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
Gairloch edges out on average school ICSEA (929 vs 910).

Gairloch vs Macknade: common questions

Does Gairloch or Macknade have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gairloch scores 929 vs 910 in Macknade. 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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