Makin vs Wirrega
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Makin (968) sits above Wirrega (966).
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Makin and Wirrega side by side
| Measure | Makin | Wirrega |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 17 | 35 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 417 mm | 434 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
- Makin edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 966). Makin also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 83%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Makin vs Wirrega: common questions
Does Makin or Wirrega have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Makin scores 968 vs 966 in Wirrega. 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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