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Lake Macdonald vs Ringtail Creek

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Macdonald (1035) sits above Ringtail Creek (1025).

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Lake Macdonald and Ringtail Creek side by side

MeasureLake MacdonaldRingtail Creek
Renting
Owner occupied88.0%88.0%
Renter occupied10.0%21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby84
Average ICSEA10351025
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score150
Population1,352203
Median age4951
Climate
Annual rainfall1598 mm1523 mm
Mean max, January29.1°C29.4°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
Lake Macdonald edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1025).

Lake Macdonald vs Ringtail Creek: common questions

Does Lake Macdonald or Ringtail Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Macdonald scores 1035 vs 1025 in Ringtail Creek. 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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