Side by sideSuburb comparison

Silvan vs Macclesfield.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macclesfield (1044) sits above Silvan (1033).

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

Macclesfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1033).

Common questionsSilvan vs Macclesfield

Common questions

Does Silvan or Macclesfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macclesfield scores 1044 vs 1033 in Silvan. 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

Silvan
Metric
Macclesfield

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$383/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$326/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
1,323
Population
7,974
41
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
13
1033
Avg ICSEA
1044

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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