Macksville vs Gumma.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $620,000 and $1,100,000.
Macksville (median $620,000) is roughly 44% cheaper to buy into than Gumma ($1,100,000). Over the past year, Gumma (+16.1%) ran 13.6 percentage points ahead of Macksville (+2.5%) on house-price growth.
Macksville scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gumma (939) sits above Macksville (924). Gumma skews owner-occupied (88%), Macksville runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
For buyers
Macksville is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 44% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Macksville delivers the better gross yield (4.85% vs 2.73%), but Gumma has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Gumma edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 924).
Common questions
Is Macksville or Gumma cheaper to buy in?
Macksville has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 44% below Gumma ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Macksville or Gumma?
Over the past 12 months, Gumma grew +16.1% vs +2.5% in Macksville, a gap of 13.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Macksville or Gumma have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gumma scores 939 vs 924 in Macksville. 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, Macksville or Gumma?
Macksville scores 24/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Macksville or Gumma?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.85% in Macksville vs 2.73% in Gumma. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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