Side by sideSuburb comparison

Macquarie Marshes vs Quambone.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macquarie Marshes (939) sits above Quambone (826).

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 Marshes edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 826).

Common questionsMacquarie Marshes vs Quambone

Common questions

Does Macquarie Marshes or Quambone have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macquarie Marshes scores 939 vs 826 in Quambone. 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 Marshes
Metric
Quambone

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$213/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$80/wk
Owner occupied
76.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,845
Population
128
63
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
1
939
Avg ICSEA
826

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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