Magill vs Auldana.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,490,000 and $2,025,000. Magill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Magill (median $1,490,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Auldana ($2,025,000). Over the past year, Magill (+14.6%) ran 9.1 percentage points ahead of Auldana (+5.5%) on house-price growth.
Magill scores higher on walkability (74/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Auldana (1103) sits above Magill (1099). Auldana skews owner-occupied (95%), Magill runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Magill is the lower entry point at $1,490,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Magill carries both higher gross yield (2.37% vs 2.03%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Auldana edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1099). Auldana also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Magill or Auldana cheaper to buy in?
Magill has the lower median house price at $1,490,000, roughly 26% below Auldana ($2,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Magill or Auldana?
Over the past 12 months, Magill grew +14.6% vs +5.5% in Auldana, a gap of 9.1 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 Magill or Auldana have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Auldana scores 1103 vs 1099 in Magill. 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, Magill or Auldana?
Magill scores 74/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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, Magill or Auldana?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.37% in Magill vs 2.03% in Auldana. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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