Side by sideSuburb comparison

Macleod vs La Trobe University.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macleod (1060) sits above La Trobe University (1050).

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

Macleod edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1050).

Common questionsMacleod vs La Trobe University

Common questions

Does Macleod or La Trobe University have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macleod scores 1060 vs 1050 in La Trobe University. 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

Macleod
Metric
La Trobe University

Price & Market

$1,122,500
Median house
$819,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$381/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$324/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
44
Transit score
30
Bike score
100
14,050
Population
39
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1060
Avg ICSEA
1050

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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