Howqua Inlet vs Macs Cove
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macs Cove (1004) sits above Howqua Inlet (1000). Howqua Inlet skews owner-occupied (87%), Macs Cove runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Howqua Inlet and Macs Cove side by side
| Measure | Howqua Inlet | Macs Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 63 | 121 |
| Median age | 54 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1026 mm | 945 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.5°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
- Macs Cove edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 1000).
Howqua Inlet vs Macs Cove: common questions
Does Howqua Inlet or Macs Cove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macs Cove scores 1004 vs 1000 in Howqua Inlet. 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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