North Maclagan vs Cooyar
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cooyar (939) sits above North Maclagan (928). Cooyar skews owner-occupied (89%), North Maclagan runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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| Measure | North Maclagan | Cooyar |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 928 | 939 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 12 | 231 |
| Median age | 41 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 683 mm | 700 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.5°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
- Cooyar edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 928).
North Maclagan vs Cooyar: common questions
Does North Maclagan or Cooyar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cooyar scores 939 vs 928 in North Maclagan. 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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