Penfield vs Macdonald Park
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macdonald Park (945) sits above Penfield (922).
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Penfield and Macdonald Park side by side
| Measure | Penfield | Macdonald Park |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $415/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $180/wk | $345/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 945 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 422 | 503 |
| Median age | 70 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 432 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
- Macdonald Park edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 922). Macdonald Park also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Penfield vs Macdonald Park: common questions
Does Penfield or Macdonald Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macdonald Park scores 945 vs 922 in Penfield. 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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