Mcharg Creek vs Ashbourne

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mcharg Creek (1023) sits above Ashbourne (1019).

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Mcharg Creek and Ashbourne side by side

MeasureMcharg CreekAshbourne
Renting
House rent$700/wk–
Owner occupied85.0%92.0%
Renter occupied–6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1210
Average ICSEA10231019
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population72308
Median age5146
Climate
Annual rainfall792 mm674 mm
Mean max, January25.6°C26.4°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
Mcharg Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1019).

Mcharg Creek vs Ashbourne: common questions

Does Mcharg Creek or Ashbourne have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mcharg Creek scores 1023 vs 1019 in Ashbourne. 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.