Side by sideSuburb comparison

Macorna vs Appin.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macorna (967) sits above Appin (957).

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

Macorna edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 957).

Common questionsMacorna vs Appin

Common questions

Does Macorna or Appin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macorna scores 967 vs 957 in Appin. 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

Macorna
Metric
Appin

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$125/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
61.0%
Owner occupied
25.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
67
Population
5,450
52
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
5
967
Avg ICSEA
957

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)

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