Blackheath vs Medlow Bath
Medlow Bath (median $835,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Blackheath ($885,000). Over the past year, Medlow Bath (+14.4%) ran 9.4 percentage points ahead of Blackheath (+5%) on house-price growth.
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Blackheath and Medlow Bath side by side
| Measure | Blackheath | Medlow Bath |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $885,000 | $835,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.0% | +14.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1051 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 0 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 25 |
| Population | 4,672 | 569 |
| Median age | 53 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1105 mm | 1238 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.8°C | 24.9°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
Blackheath scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Medlow Bath (1051) sits above Blackheath (1025).
- For buyers
- Medlow Bath is the lower entry point at $835,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Medlow Bath carries both higher gross yield (3.80% vs 3.53%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Medlow Bath edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1025).
Blackheath vs Medlow Bath: common questions
Is Blackheath or Medlow Bath cheaper to buy in?
Medlow Bath has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 6% below Blackheath ($885,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Blackheath or Medlow Bath?
Over the past 12 months, Medlow Bath grew +14.4% vs +5% in Blackheath, a gap of 9.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Blackheath or Medlow Bath have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Medlow Bath scores 1051 vs 1025 in Blackheath. 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, Blackheath or Medlow Bath?
Blackheath scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Blackheath or Medlow Bath?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.80% in Medlow Bath vs 3.53% in Blackheath. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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