Mackay Harbour vs Andergrove

Andergrove scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Andergrove (967) sits above Mackay Harbour (959).

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Mackay Harbour and Andergrove side by side

MeasureMackay HarbourAndergrove
Price and market
Median house$477,000–
Median unit$497,500–
Renting
House rent–$650/wk
Unit rent–$485/wk
Owner occupied56.0%65.0%
Renter occupied38.0%32.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA959967
Lifestyle and people
Walk score016
Transit score00
Bike score10050
Population6869,924
Median age5036
Climate
Annual rainfall1524 mm1524 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C30.7°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
Andergrove edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 959).

Mackay Harbour vs Andergrove: common questions

Does Mackay Harbour or Andergrove have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Andergrove scores 967 vs 959 in Mackay Harbour. 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, Mackay Harbour or Andergrove?

Andergrove scores 16/100 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.