Mccallum vs Sherwood

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

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Mccallum and Sherwood side by side

MeasureMccallumSherwood
Renting
House rent–$350/wk
Owner occupied43.0%37.0%
Renter occupied86.0%31.0%
Schools
Schools nearby34
Average ICSEA968966
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population1689
Median age5439
Climate
Annual rainfall412 mm419 mm
Mean max, January30.7°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
Mccallum edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 966). Sherwood also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mccallum vs Sherwood: common questions

Does Mccallum or Sherwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mccallum 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.