Magill vs Rostrevor
Rostrevor (median $1,239,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Magill ($1,325,000). Over the past year, Rostrevor (+17.9%) ran 18.1 percentage points ahead of Magill (-0.2%) on house-price growth.
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Magill and Rostrevor side by side
| Measure | Magill | Rostrevor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,325,000 | $1,239,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $291,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.2% | +17.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $690/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $542/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1099 | 1086 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 74 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 5 |
| Population | 9,693 | 8,452 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 687 mm | 687 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.6°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
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 $1,239,000 median, 6% 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 (2.90% vs 2.83%) 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.
Magill vs Rostrevor: common questions
Is Magill or Rostrevor cheaper to buy in?
Rostrevor has the lower median house price at $1,239,000, roughly 6% below Magill ($1,325,000). 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 +17.9% vs -0.2% in Magill, a gap of 18.1 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 2.90% in Rostrevor vs 2.83% 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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