Highland Valley vs Macclesfield
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macclesfield (1038) sits above Highland Valley (1033).
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Highland Valley and Macclesfield side by side
| Measure | Highland Valley | Macclesfield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $308/wk |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1033 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 384 | 1,413 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 612 mm | 703 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.1°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
- Macclesfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1033). Highland Valley also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Highland Valley vs Macclesfield: common questions
Does Highland Valley or Macclesfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macclesfield scores 1038 vs 1033 in Highland Valley. 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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