Magill vs Rostrevor.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,490,000 and $1,304,000.
Rostrevor (median $1,304,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Magill ($1,490,000). Over the past year, Rostrevor (+18.7%) ran 4.1 percentage points ahead of Magill (+14.6%) on house-price growth.
Magill scores higher on walkability (74/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Magill (1099) sits above Rostrevor (1086). Rostrevor skews owner-occupied (78%), Magill runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Rostrevor is the lower entry point at $1,304,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rostrevor carries both higher gross yield (2.75% vs 2.37%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Magill edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1086). Rostrevor also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Magill or Rostrevor cheaper to buy in?
Rostrevor has the lower median house price at $1,304,000, roughly 14% below Magill ($1,490,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Magill or Rostrevor?
Over the past 12 months, Rostrevor grew +18.7% vs +14.6% in Magill, a gap of 4.1 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 Rostrevor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Magill scores 1099 vs 1086 in Rostrevor. 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 Rostrevor?
Magill scores 74/100 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, Magill or Rostrevor?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.75% in Rostrevor vs 2.37% in Magill. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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