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Macquarie Plains vs Plenty

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Plenty (908) sits above Macquarie Plains (902).

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Macquarie Plains and Plenty side by side

MeasureMacquarie PlainsPlenty
Renting
House rent$270/wk$270/wk
Unit rent$200/wk$230/wk
Owner occupied82.0%–
Renter occupied14.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby64
Average ICSEA902908
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population53–
Median age48–
Climate
Annual rainfall521 mm539 mm
Mean max, January24.6°C23.9°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
Plenty edges out on average school ICSEA (908 vs 902).

Macquarie Plains vs Plenty: common questions

Does Macquarie Plains or Plenty have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Plenty scores 908 vs 902 in Macquarie Plains. 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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