Side by sideSuburb comparison

Yellow Rock vs North Macquarie.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yellow Rock (997) sits above North Macquarie (970).

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

Yellow Rock edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 970).

Common questionsYellow Rock vs North Macquarie

Common questions

Does Yellow Rock or North Macquarie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yellow Rock scores 997 vs 970 in North Macquarie. 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

Yellow Rock
Metric
North Macquarie

Price & Market

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

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$383/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
100
26,072
Population
26,072
35
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
20
997
Avg ICSEA
970

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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