Macorna North vs Mead
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mead (987) sits above Macorna North (977). Mead skews owner-occupied (81%), Macorna North runs more rental-dense (23% owner).
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| Measure | Macorna North | Mead |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 23.0% | 81.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 31 | 102 |
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 353 mm | 352 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.4°C | 32.5°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
- 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
- Mead edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 977). Mead also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Macorna North vs Mead: common questions
Does Macorna North or Mead have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mead scores 987 vs 977 in Macorna North. 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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