Macclesfield vs Silvan
The verdict
Macclesfield rates higher for liveability (43 vs 28). Silvan rates higher for transport (22 vs 0). Silvan is closer to the coast (36.1 km vs 37.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Macclesfield rates higher (98 vs 85/100 in Silvan).
Scores
| Macclesfield | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 22 |
| Education | 60 | 57 |
| Liveability | 43 | 28 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macclesfield | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 878 | 1,323 |
| Median age | 49 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,267 | $2,158 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.4% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Macclesfield Moderate Growth · Silvan Moderate Growth
Property
| Macclesfield | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Macclesfield | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 98 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 228 | 227 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 114 | 227 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 302 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,595 | 3,250 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macclesfield | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 1,043 |
See the full school list on each profile: Macclesfield · Silvan
Transport
| Macclesfield | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 152 | 136 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.3 km | 10.6 km |
Liveability
| Macclesfield | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 29 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.6 km | 36.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.7 km | 41.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.6 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Macclesfield | Silvan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 878 | 1,323 |
| Estimated 2025 | 875 | 1,298 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,019 | 1,535 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.09% | -0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Macclesfield or Silvan?
Macclesfield has the higher residential safety score (Macclesfield 98/100 vs Silvan 85/100).
Which has better schools, Macclesfield or Silvan?
Silvan has a higher average school ICSEA (Macclesfield 1040 vs Silvan 1043; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Macclesfield or Silvan?
Silvan has the higher transport score (Macclesfield 0/100 vs Silvan 22/100).
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