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Peranga vs Maclagan

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maclagan (942) sits above Peranga (940). Peranga skews owner-occupied (82%), Maclagan runs more rental-dense (65% owner).

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Peranga and Maclagan side by side

MeasurePerangaMaclagan
Renting
Owner occupied82.0%65.0%
Renter occupied34.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA940942
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population98130
Median age4546
Climate
Annual rainfall543 mm576 mm
Mean max, January31.2°C30.6°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
Maclagan edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 940). Maclagan also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Peranga vs Maclagan: common questions

Does Peranga or Maclagan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maclagan scores 942 vs 940 in Peranga. 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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