Karanja vs Macquarie Plains
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macquarie Plains (902) sits above Karanja (891). Macquarie Plains skews owner-occupied (82%), Karanja runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
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Karanja and Macquarie Plains side by side
| Measure | Karanja | Macquarie Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $50/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 40.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 891 | 902 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 31 | 53 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 582 mm | 521 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 24.6°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
- Macquarie Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (902 vs 891). Macquarie Plains also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 40%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Karanja vs Macquarie Plains: common questions
Does Karanja or Macquarie Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macquarie Plains scores 902 vs 891 in Karanja. 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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