Side by sideSuburb comparison

Magpie vs Scotsmans Lead.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Magpie (1008) sits above Scotsmans Lead (1005).

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

Magpie edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 1005).

Common questionsMagpie vs Scotsmans Lead

Common questions

Does Magpie or Scotsmans Lead have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Magpie scores 1008 vs 1005 in Scotsmans Lead. 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

Magpie
Metric
Scotsmans Lead

Price & Market

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

Rental

$322/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$270/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$259/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
6.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
10
368
Population
3,797
48
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
15
1008
Avg ICSEA
1005

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
612 mm
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
23.2°C

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