Mackay Harbour vs Slade Point
Slade Point (median $432,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Mackay Harbour ($477,000).
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Mackay Harbour and Slade Point side by side
| Measure | Mackay Harbour | Slade Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $477,000 | $432,000 |
| Median unit | $497,500 | $430,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 969 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 35 |
| Population | 686 | 3,450 |
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1524 mm | 1524 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°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
Slade Point scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Slade Point (969) sits above Mackay Harbour (959). Slade Point skews owner-occupied (66%), Mackay Harbour runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Slade Point is the lower entry point at $432,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Slade Point edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 959).
Mackay Harbour vs Slade Point: common questions
Is Mackay Harbour or Slade Point cheaper to buy in?
Slade Point has the lower median house price at $432,000, roughly 9% below Mackay Harbour ($477,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mackay Harbour or Slade Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Slade Point scores 969 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 Slade Point?
Slade Point scores 6/100 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.
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