Side by sideSuburb comparison

Perrys Crossing vs Upper Macdonald.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Upper Macdonald edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Macdonald (960) sits above Perrys Crossing (945).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Upper Macdonald edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 945).

Common questionsPerrys Crossing vs Upper Macdonald

Common questions

Does Perrys Crossing or Upper Macdonald have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Macdonald scores 960 vs 945 in Perrys Crossing. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Perrys Crossing
Metric
Upper Macdonald

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$295/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$295/wk
$251/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$251/wk
Owner occupied
100.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4
Population
42
30
Median age
61

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

19
Schools nearby
20
945
Avg ICSEA
960

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).