Mount Macarthur vs Fork Lagoons
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fork Lagoons (937) sits above Mount Macarthur (924). Mount Macarthur skews owner-occupied (100%), Fork Lagoons runs more rental-dense (31% owner).
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Mount Macarthur and Fork Lagoons side by side
| Measure | Mount Macarthur | Fork Lagoons |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 31.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 31 | 33 |
| Median age | 31 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 535 mm | 501 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.7°C | 34.2°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
- Fork Lagoons edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 924). Mount Macarthur also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Macarthur vs Fork Lagoons: common questions
Does Mount Macarthur or Fork Lagoons have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fork Lagoons scores 937 vs 924 in Mount Macarthur. 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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