Mount Mackay vs Silky Oak
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Silky Oak (935) sits above Mount Mackay (930).
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Mount Mackay and Silky Oak side by side
| Measure | Mount Mackay | Silky Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 935 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 178 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3179 mm | 3412 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 30.9°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
- Silky Oak edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 930).
Mount Mackay vs Silky Oak: common questions
Does Mount Mackay or Silky Oak have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Silky Oak scores 935 vs 930 in Mount Mackay. 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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