Side by sideSuburb comparison

Magenta vs Canton Beach.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Magenta (948) sits above Canton Beach (936). Magenta skews owner-occupied (73%), Canton Beach runs more rental-dense (61% 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

Magenta edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 936). Magenta also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 42%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMagenta vs Canton Beach

Common questions

Does Magenta or Canton Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Magenta scores 948 vs 936 in Canton Beach. 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

Magenta
Metric
Canton Beach

Price & Market

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

Rental

$385/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$550/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
61.0%
25.0%
Renter occupied
30.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
10
Bike score
100
332
Population
1,202
60
Median age
61

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
19
948
Avg ICSEA
936

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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