Macs Cove vs Mountain Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macs Cove (1004) sits above Mountain Bay (1002). Mountain Bay skews owner-occupied (86%), Macs Cove runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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| Measure | Macs Cove | Mountain Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1004 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 121 | 54 |
| Median age | 56 | 61 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 945 mm | 901 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.9°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
- Macs Cove edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 1002). Mountain Bay also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Macs Cove vs Mountain Bay: common questions
Does Macs Cove or Mountain Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macs Cove scores 1004 vs 1002 in Mountain Bay. 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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