Macleod vs Watsonia
Watsonia (median $941,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Macleod ($1,122,500).
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Macleod and Watsonia side by side
| Measure | Macleod | Watsonia |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,122,500 | $941,000 |
| Median unit | $819,000 | $682,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 82 |
| Transit score | – | 20 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | – | 5,352 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| 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 (1073) sits above Macleod (1060).
- For buyers
- Watsonia is the lower entry point at $941,000 median, 16% 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1060).
Macleod vs Watsonia: common questions
Is Macleod or Watsonia cheaper to buy in?
Watsonia has the lower median house price at $941,000, roughly 16% below Macleod ($1,122,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Macleod or Watsonia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Watsonia scores 1073 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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