Mount Alma vs Machine Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Alma (953) sits above Machine Creek (909). Machine Creek skews owner-occupied (95%), Mount Alma runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
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Mount Alma and Machine Creek side by side
| Measure | Mount Alma | Machine Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 909 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 59 | 131 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 744 mm | 809 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 31.5°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
- Mount Alma edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 909). Machine Creek also has a higher family-household share (98% vs 86%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Alma vs Machine Creek: common questions
Does Mount Alma or Machine Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Alma scores 953 vs 909 in Machine Creek. 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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