North Mackay vs Caneland.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Caneland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Caneland scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caneland (982) sits above North Mackay (968).
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
Caneland edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 968).
Common questions
Does North Mackay or Caneland have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caneland scores 982 vs 968 in North 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.
Which is more walkable, North Mackay or Caneland?
Caneland scores 88/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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