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Makin vs Sherwood

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Makin (968) sits above Sherwood (966).

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Makin and Sherwood side by side

MeasureMakinSherwood
Renting
House rent–$350/wk
Owner occupied–37.0%
Renter occupied100.0%31.0%
Schools
Schools nearby14
Average ICSEA968966
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1789
Median age3939
Climate
Annual rainfall417 mm419 mm
Mean max, January30.6°C30.5°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
Makin edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 966). Makin also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Makin vs Sherwood: common questions

Does Makin or Sherwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Makin scores 968 vs 966 in Sherwood. 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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