Bligh Park vs Mcgraths Hill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $985,000 and $1,087,500. Mcgraths Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bligh Park (median $985,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Mcgraths Hill ($1,087,500).
Mcgraths Hill scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mcgraths Hill (1005) sits above Bligh Park (1004). Mcgraths Hill skews owner-occupied (77%), Bligh Park runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Bligh Park is the lower entry point at $985,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bligh Park offers the higher gross rental yield (3.80% vs 3.44%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Mcgraths Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 1004).
Common questions
Is Bligh Park or Mcgraths Hill cheaper to buy in?
Bligh Park has the lower median house price at $985,000, roughly 9% below Mcgraths Hill ($1,087,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bligh Park or Mcgraths Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mcgraths Hill scores 1005 vs 1004 in Bligh Park. 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, Bligh Park or Mcgraths Hill?
Mcgraths Hill scores 28/100 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, Bligh Park or Mcgraths Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.80% in Bligh Park vs 3.44% in Mcgraths Hill. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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