Riverbend vs Maclean
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maclean (991) sits above Riverbend (977).
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Riverbend and Maclean side by side
| Measure | Riverbend | Maclean |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 45 | 0 |
| Population | 661 | – |
| Median age | 36 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 884 mm | 884 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 30.9°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
- Maclean edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 977).
Riverbend vs Maclean: common questions
Does Riverbend or Maclean have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maclean scores 991 vs 977 in Riverbend. 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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