Mcharg Creek vs Ashbourne
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mcharg Creek (1023) sits above Ashbourne (1019).
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| Measure | Mcharg Creek | Ashbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 1019 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 72 | 308 |
| Median age | 51 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 792 mm | 674 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 26.4°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.
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