North Maclean vs New Beith
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving New Beith (1000) sits above North Maclean (988). New Beith skews owner-occupied (94%), North Maclean runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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North Maclean and New Beith side by side
| Measure | North Maclean | New Beith |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 1,581 | 5,642 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 898 mm | 865 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.8°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
- New Beith edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 988). New Beith also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
North Maclean vs New Beith: common questions
Does North Maclean or New Beith have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), New Beith scores 1000 vs 988 in North Maclean. 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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