Magill vs Teringie.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,490,000 and $1,327,500. Magill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Teringie (median $1,327,500) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Magill ($1,490,000). Over the past year, Magill (+14.6%) ran 14.6 percentage points ahead of Teringie (0%) 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 Teringie (1097). Teringie skews owner-occupied (90%), Magill runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
For buyers
Teringie is the lower entry point at $1,327,500 median, 12% 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: Teringie delivers the better gross yield (3.25% vs 2.37%), but Magill 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
Magill edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1097). Teringie also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Magill or Teringie cheaper to buy in?
Teringie has the lower median house price at $1,327,500, roughly 12% 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 Teringie?
Over the past 12 months, Magill grew +14.6% vs 0% in Teringie, a gap of 14.6 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 Teringie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Magill scores 1099 vs 1097 in Teringie. 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 Teringie?
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 Teringie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.25% in Teringie 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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