Palm Cove vs Macalister Range
Palm Cove scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macalister Range (1003) sits above Palm Cove (991).
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Palm Cove and Macalister Range side by side
| Measure | Palm Cove | Macalister Range |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 0 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 10 |
| Population | 2,450 | – |
| Median age | 53 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2123 mm | 2253 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°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
- Macalister Range edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 991).
Palm Cove vs Macalister Range: common questions
Does Palm Cove or Macalister Range have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macalister Range scores 1003 vs 991 in Palm Cove. 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, Palm Cove or Macalister Range?
Palm Cove scores 70/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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