Makin vs Keith
Keith scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Keith (984) sits above Makin (968).
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Makin and Keith side by side
| Measure | Makin | Keith |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $225/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Population | 17 | 1,405 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 417 mm | 436 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.3°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
- Keith edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 968). Makin also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Makin vs Keith: common questions
Does Makin or Keith have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Keith scores 984 vs 968 in Makin. 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, Makin or Keith?
Keith scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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