Mckinnon vs Patterson
Mckinnon scores higher on walkability (84/100 vs 68/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mckinnon (1124) sits above Patterson (1106).
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Mckinnon and Patterson side by side
| Measure | Mckinnon | Patterson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,850,000 | – |
| Median unit | $870,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1124 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 84 | 68 |
| Transit score | 40 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,878 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 640 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.1°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
- Mckinnon edges out on average school ICSEA (1124 vs 1106).
Mckinnon vs Patterson: common questions
Does Mckinnon or Patterson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mckinnon scores 1124 vs 1106 in Patterson. 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.
Which is more walkable, Mckinnon or Patterson?
Mckinnon scores 84/100 on walkability vs 68/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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