Leets Vale vs Lower Macdonald
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Macdonald (972) sits above Leets Vale (948).
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Leets Vale and Lower Macdonald side by side
| Measure | Leets Vale | Lower Macdonald |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $599,000 |
| Median unit | – | $266,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -0.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $568/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 59 | 244 |
| Median age | 44 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 833 mm | 852 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.8°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
- Lower Macdonald edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 948).
Leets Vale vs Lower Macdonald: common questions
Does Leets Vale or Lower Macdonald have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Macdonald scores 972 vs 948 in Leets Vale. 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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