Upper Macdonald vs St Albans

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

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Upper Macdonald and St Albans side by side

MeasureUpper MacdonaldSt Albans
Renting
House rent$568/wk$568/wk
Owner occupied100.0%91.0%
Renter occupied–9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA960947
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population42161
Median age6156
Climate
Annual rainfall821 mm852 mm
Mean max, January30.0°C29.7°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).

Upper Macdonald vs St Albans: common questions

Does Upper Macdonald or St Albans 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.