Side by sideSuburb comparison

Maclean vs North Maclean.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maclean (991) sits above North Maclean (988).

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

Maclean edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 988).

Common questionsMaclean vs North Maclean

Common questions

Does Maclean or North Maclean have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maclean scores 991 vs 988 in North Maclean. 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

Maclean
Metric
North Maclean

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
73.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
21,258
Population
1,581
35
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
13
991
Avg ICSEA
988

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).