Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hamley Bridge vs Magdala.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Magdala (989) sits above Hamley Bridge (987). Magdala skews owner-occupied (88%), Hamley Bridge runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

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

Magdala edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 987).

Common questionsHamley Bridge vs Magdala

Common questions

Does Hamley Bridge or Magdala have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Magdala scores 989 vs 987 in Hamley Bridge. 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

Hamley Bridge
Metric
Magdala

Price & Market

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

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$275/wk
$220/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
709
Population
79
47
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
10
987
Avg ICSEA
989

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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