Macclesfield vs Flaxley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Flaxley (1045) sits above Macclesfield (1038). Macclesfield skews owner-occupied (91%), Flaxley runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Macclesfield and Flaxley side by side
| Measure | Macclesfield | Flaxley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $308/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,413 | 177 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 703 mm | 786 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 26.5°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
- Flaxley edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1038).
Macclesfield vs Flaxley: common questions
Does Macclesfield or Flaxley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flaxley scores 1045 vs 1038 in Macclesfield. 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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