Racecourse vs West Mackay
West Mackay scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Mackay (982) sits above Racecourse (971).
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Racecourse and West Mackay side by side
| Measure | Racecourse | West Mackay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $458,500 |
| Median unit | – | $325,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 181 | 6,536 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1487 mm | 1487 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
- West Mackay edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 971). Racecourse also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Racecourse vs West Mackay: common questions
Does Racecourse or West Mackay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Mackay scores 982 vs 971 in Racecourse. 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, Racecourse or West Mackay?
West Mackay scores 16/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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