Macalister Range vs Clifton Beach
Clifton Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macalister Range (1003) sits above Clifton Beach (995).
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Macalister Range and Clifton Beach side by side
| Measure | Macalister Range | Clifton Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $830/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $550/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 10 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2253 mm | 2123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.7°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
- Macalister Range edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 995).
Macalister Range vs Clifton Beach: common questions
Does Macalister Range or Clifton Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macalister Range scores 1003 vs 995 in Clifton Beach. 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.
Which is more walkable, Macalister Range or Clifton Beach?
Clifton Beach scores 26/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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