Side by sideSuburb comparison

Narko vs Maclagan.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Maclagan edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maclagan (942) sits above Narko (940).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Maclagan edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 940).

Common questionsNarko vs Maclagan

Common questions

Does Narko or Maclagan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maclagan scores 942 vs 940 in Narko. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Narko
Metric
Maclagan

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$140/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$188/wk
60.0%
Owner occupied
65.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
16
Population
130
50
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
940
Avg ICSEA
942

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).