Side by sideSuburb comparison

Magnolia vs Bidwill.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Bidwill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bidwill (944) sits above Magnolia (940).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Bidwill edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 940).

Common questionsMagnolia vs Bidwill

Common questions

Does Magnolia or Bidwill have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bidwill scores 944 vs 940 in Magnolia. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Magnolia
Metric
Bidwill

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$255/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$255/wk
$310/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$217/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
6.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
115
Population
34,942
49
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
14
940
Avg ICSEA
944

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).