Magenta vs Canton Beach.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,660,000 and $835,000. Magenta edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Canton Beach (median $835,000) is roughly 99% cheaper to buy into than Magenta ($1,660,000). Over the past year, Magenta (+10.7%) ran 20.7 percentage points ahead of Canton Beach (-10%) on house-price growth.
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).
For buyers
Canton Beach is the lower entry point at $835,000 median, 99% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Canton Beach delivers the better gross yield (3.74% vs 2.13%), but Magenta has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
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 questions
Is Magenta or Canton Beach cheaper to buy in?
Canton Beach has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 99% below Magenta ($1,660,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Magenta or Canton Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Magenta grew +10.7% vs -10% in Canton Beach, a gap of 20.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Magenta or Canton Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.74% in Canton Beach vs 2.13% in Magenta. 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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