Side by sideSuburb comparison

Macclesfield vs Monbulk.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Monbulk edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Monbulk (1053) sits above Macclesfield (1044).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Monbulk edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1044).

Common questionsMacclesfield vs Monbulk

Common questions

Does Macclesfield or Monbulk have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Monbulk scores 1053 vs 1044 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.

The numbers behind the take

Macclesfield
Metric
Monbulk

Price & Market

Median house
$795,000
Median unit
$303,120
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$383/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$369/wk
$326/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$369/wk
Owner occupied
82.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
7,974
Population
3,651
43
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
20
1044
Avg ICSEA
1053

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).