Magenta vs Toukley
Toukley (median $865,000) is roughly 48% cheaper to buy into than Magenta ($1,660,000). Over the past year, Magenta (+10.7%) ran 5.2 percentage points ahead of Toukley (+5.5%) on house-price growth.
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Magenta and Toukley side by side
| Measure | Magenta | Toukley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,660,000 | $865,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.7% | +5.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $525/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 70 |
| Population | 332 | 4,557 |
| Median age | 60 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1161 mm | 1153 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 27.0°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
Toukley scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Magenta (948) sits above Toukley (947). Magenta skews owner-occupied (73%), Toukley runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
- For buyers
- Toukley is the lower entry point at $865,000 median, 48% 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: Toukley delivers the better gross yield (3.61% 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 947). Magenta also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Magenta vs Toukley: common questions
Is Magenta or Toukley cheaper to buy in?
Toukley has the lower median house price at $865,000, roughly 48% 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 Toukley?
Over the past 12 months, Magenta grew +10.7% vs +5.5% in Toukley, a gap of 5.2 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 Toukley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Magenta scores 948 vs 947 in Toukley. 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 is more walkable, Magenta or Toukley?
Toukley scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Magenta or Toukley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.61% in Toukley 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.
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