North Mackay vs Mackay Dc.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mackay Dc edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mackay Dc scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mackay Dc (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
Mackay Dc edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 968).
Common questions
Does North Mackay or Mackay Dc have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mackay Dc 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 Mackay Dc?
Mackay Dc scores 90/100 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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