Upper Macdonald vs Higher Macdonald
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Higher Macdonald (962) sits above Upper Macdonald (960). Higher Macdonald skews owner-occupied (120%), Upper Macdonald runs more rental-dense (100% owner).
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| Measure | Upper Macdonald | Higher Macdonald |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $568/wk | $568/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 120.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 962 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 42 | 20 |
| Median age | 61 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 821 mm | 806 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.8°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
- Higher Macdonald edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 960). Higher Macdonald also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Macdonald vs Higher Macdonald: common questions
Does Upper Macdonald or Higher Macdonald have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Higher Macdonald scores 962 vs 960 in Upper Macdonald. 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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