Keith vs Makin
Keith scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keith (984) sits above Makin (968).
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Keith and Makin side by side
| Measure | Keith | Makin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $350/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $225/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 0 |
| Population | 1,405 | 17 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 436 mm | 417 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.6°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
- Keith edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 968). Makin also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Keith vs Makin: common questions
Does Keith or Makin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keith scores 984 vs 968 in Makin. 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.
Which is more walkable, Keith or Makin?
Keith scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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