Clay Wells vs Magarey

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Magarey (999) sits above Clay Wells (996). Magarey skews owner-occupied (43%), Clay Wells runs more rental-dense (33% owner).

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Clay Wells and Magarey side by side

MeasureClay WellsMagarey
Renting
Owner occupied33.0%43.0%
Renter occupied–43.0%
Schools
Schools nearby23
Average ICSEA996999
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3130
Median age4534
Climate
Annual rainfall661 mm679 mm
Mean max, January25.0°C24.6°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
Magarey edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 996). Clay Wells also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Clay Wells vs Magarey: common questions

Does Clay Wells or Magarey have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Magarey scores 999 vs 996 in Clay Wells. 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.