Magpie vs Bonshaw
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bonshaw (1021) sits above Magpie (1008).
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Magpie and Bonshaw side by side
| Measure | Magpie | Bonshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $560,000 |
| Median unit | – | $253,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1021 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 100 |
| Population | 368 | – |
| Median age | 48 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 655 mm | 643 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 26.1°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
- 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
- Bonshaw edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1008).
Magpie vs Bonshaw: common questions
Does Magpie or Bonshaw have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bonshaw scores 1021 vs 1008 in Magpie. 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.
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