Macleod vs Watsonia North
Watsonia North (median $863,500) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Macleod ($1,122,500).
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Macleod and Watsonia North side by side
| Measure | Macleod | Watsonia North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,122,500 | $863,500 |
| Median unit | $819,000 | $322,560 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1065 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 28 |
| Transit score | – | 60 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,799 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 650 mm | 665 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.3°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Watsonia North (1065) sits above Macleod (1060).
- For buyers
- Watsonia North is the lower entry point at $863,500 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Watsonia North edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1060).
Macleod vs Watsonia North: common questions
Is Macleod or Watsonia North cheaper to buy in?
Watsonia North has the lower median house price at $863,500, roughly 23% below Macleod ($1,122,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Macleod or Watsonia North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watsonia North scores 1065 vs 1060 in Macleod. 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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