Side by sideSuburb comparison

Macquarie Heads vs Trial Harbour.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macquarie Heads (912) sits above Trial Harbour (911).

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

Macquarie Heads edges out on average school ICSEA (912 vs 911).

Common questionsMacquarie Heads vs Trial Harbour

Common questions

Does Macquarie Heads or Trial Harbour have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macquarie Heads scores 912 vs 911 in Trial Harbour. 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

Macquarie Heads
Metric
Trial Harbour

Price & Market

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

Rental

$195/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$160/wk
$166/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$136/wk
Owner occupied
118.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
697
Population
21
40
Median age
65

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
6
912
Avg ICSEA
911

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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