Macquarie vs Page.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $950,000 and $857,000. Macquarie edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Page (median $857,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Macquarie ($950,000).
Macquarie scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macquarie (1090) sits above Page (1071).
For buyers
Page is the lower entry point at $857,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Page offers the higher gross rental yield (2.54% vs 2.29%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Macquarie edges out on average school ICSEA (1090 vs 1071).
Common questions
Is Macquarie or Page cheaper to buy in?
Page has the lower median house price at $857,000, roughly 11% below Macquarie ($950,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Macquarie or Page have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macquarie scores 1090 vs 1071 in Page. 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.
Which is more walkable, Macquarie or Page?
Macquarie scores 100/100 on walkability vs 88/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Macquarie or Page?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.54% in Page vs 2.29% in Macquarie. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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