Side by sideSuburb comparison

Macleod West vs Macleod.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macleod West (1070) sits above Macleod (1060).

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 West edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1060).

Common questionsMacleod West vs Macleod

Common questions

Does Macleod West or Macleod have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macleod West scores 1070 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.

The numbers behind the take

Macleod West
Metric
Macleod

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

6
Walk score
40
Transit score
100
Bike score
14,050
Population
14,050
39
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1070
Avg ICSEA
1060

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).