Sunnybank vs Macgregor
Macgregor scores higher on walkability (82/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Macgregor (1064) sits above Sunnybank (1048).
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Sunnybank and Macgregor side by side
| Measure | Sunnybank | Macgregor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,250,000 | – |
| Median unit | $622,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $640/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1048 | 1064 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 82 | 100 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,892 | – |
| Median age | 35 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 959 mm | 946 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.1°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
- Macgregor edges out on average school ICSEA (1064 vs 1048).
Sunnybank vs Macgregor: common questions
Does Sunnybank or Macgregor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Macgregor scores 1064 vs 1048 in Sunnybank. 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, Sunnybank or Macgregor?
Macgregor scores 100/100 on walkability vs 82/100. 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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