Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake Macdonald vs Sunrise Hills.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Macdonald (1035) sits above Sunrise Hills (1022).

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

Lake Macdonald edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1022).

Common questionsLake Macdonald vs Sunrise Hills

Common questions

Does Lake Macdonald or Sunrise Hills have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Macdonald scores 1035 vs 1022 in Sunrise Hills. 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

Lake Macdonald
Metric
Sunrise Hills

Price & Market

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

Rental

$420/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$420/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$357/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
20
1,352
Population
9,826
49
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
6
1035
Avg ICSEA
1022

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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