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St Albans vs Upper Macdonald

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Macdonald (960) sits above St Albans (947).

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St Albans and Upper Macdonald side by side

MeasureSt AlbansUpper Macdonald
Renting
House rent$568/wk$568/wk
Owner occupied91.0%100.0%
Renter occupied9.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA947960
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population16142
Median age5661
Climate
Annual rainfall852 mm821 mm
Mean max, January29.7°C30.0°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
Upper Macdonald edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 947).

St Albans vs Upper Macdonald: common questions

Does St Albans or Upper Macdonald have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Macdonald scores 960 vs 947 in St Albans. 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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