Macclesfield vs Cockatoo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macclesfield (1044) sits above Cockatoo (1042).
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Macclesfield and Cockatoo side by side
| Measure | Macclesfield | Cockatoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $685,000 |
| Median unit | – | $277,920 |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1044 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 8 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1074 mm | 1080 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.4°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
- Macclesfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1042).
Macclesfield vs Cockatoo: common questions
Does Macclesfield or Cockatoo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macclesfield scores 1044 vs 1042 in Cockatoo. 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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