Side by sideSuburb comparison

Macknade vs Gairloch.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gairloch (929) sits above Macknade (910). Gairloch skews owner-occupied (100%), Macknade runs more rental-dense (70% owner).

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

Gairloch edges out on average school ICSEA (929 vs 910).

Common questionsMacknade vs Gairloch

Common questions

Does Macknade or Gairloch have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gairloch scores 929 vs 910 in Macknade. 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

Macknade
Metric
Gairloch

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$100/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$185/wk
70.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
27.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
203
Population
31
50
Median age
59

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
8
910
Avg ICSEA
929

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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