Side by sideSuburb comparison

Clontarf vs Margate.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Margate (1011) sits above Clontarf (1007).

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

Margate edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1007).

Common questionsClontarf vs Margate

Common questions

Does Clontarf or Margate have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Margate scores 1011 vs 1007 in Clontarf. 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

Clontarf
Metric
Margate

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$630/wk
$281/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

6
Walk score
6
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
20,576
Population
20,576
47
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1007
Avg ICSEA
1011

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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