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Macalister vs Ranges Bridge

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ranges Bridge (966) sits above Macalister (935).

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Macalister and Ranges Bridge side by side

MeasureMacalisterRanges Bridge
Renting
Owner occupied43.0%44.0%
Renter occupied45.0%16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby105
Average ICSEA935966
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population15698
Median age4035
Climate
Annual rainfall570 mm555 mm
Mean max, January32.8°C33.0°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
Ranges Bridge edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 935). Ranges Bridge also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Macalister vs Ranges Bridge: common questions

Does Macalister or Ranges Bridge have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ranges Bridge scores 966 vs 935 in Macalister. 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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