Mackenzie River vs May Downs
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving May Downs (976) sits above Mackenzie River (951). May Downs skews owner-occupied (70%), Mackenzie River runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Mackenzie River and May Downs side by side
| Measure | Mackenzie River | May Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 976 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 84 | 93 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 521 mm | 562 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.7°C | 33.3°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
- May Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 951). May Downs also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mackenzie River vs May Downs: common questions
Does Mackenzie River or May Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), May Downs scores 976 vs 951 in Mackenzie River. 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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