Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mackenzie vs Carindale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mackenzie (1089) sits above Carindale (1080).

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

Mackenzie edges out on average school ICSEA (1089 vs 1080).

Common questionsMackenzie vs Carindale

Common questions

Does Mackenzie or Carindale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mackenzie scores 1089 vs 1080 in Carindale. 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

Mackenzie
Metric
Carindale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$490/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$750/wk
$417/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
82.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
40
100
Bike score
100
3,388
Population
16,535
40
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1089
Avg ICSEA
1080

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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