Macedon vs Cherokee
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cherokee (1088) sits above Macedon (1087). Cherokee skews owner-occupied (106%), Macedon runs more rental-dense (89% owner).
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Macedon and Cherokee side by side
| Measure | Macedon | Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | – |
| Median unit | $350,640 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 106.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1087 | 1088 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,073 | 68 |
| Median age | 44 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 841 mm | 878 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 24.4°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
- Cherokee edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1087). Cherokee also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Macedon vs Cherokee: common questions
Does Macedon or Cherokee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cherokee scores 1088 vs 1087 in Macedon. 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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