Macalister Range vs Kuranda
Kuranda scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kuranda (1008) sits above Macalister Range (1003).
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Macalister Range and Kuranda side by side
| Measure | Macalister Range | Kuranda |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | – | 3,273 |
| Median age | – | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2253 mm | 2253 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.8°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
- Kuranda edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1003).
Macalister Range vs Kuranda: common questions
Does Macalister Range or Kuranda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kuranda scores 1008 vs 1003 in Macalister Range. 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 Kuranda?
Kuranda scores 40/100 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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