Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kerrie vs Mount Macedon.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mount Macedon edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Macedon (1097) sits above Kerrie (1064). Mount Macedon skews owner-occupied (89%), Kerrie runs more rental-dense (67% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Mount Macedon edges out on average school ICSEA (1097 vs 1064).

Common questionsKerrie vs Mount Macedon

Common questions

Does Kerrie or Mount Macedon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Macedon scores 1097 vs 1064 in Kerrie. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kerrie
Metric
Mount Macedon

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$371/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$210/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$330/wk
67.0%
Owner occupied
89.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
83
Population
1,450
56
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
11
1064
Avg ICSEA
1097

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).