Mcgraths Hill vs Vineyard
Mcgraths Hill (median $1,087,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Vineyard ($1,107,500).
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| Measure | Mcgraths Hill | Vineyard |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,087,500 | $1,107,500 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $446,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 10 | 50 |
| Population | 2,537 | 1,143 |
| Median age | 34 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 710 mm | 710 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.2°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
Mcgraths Hill scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vineyard (1037) sits above Mcgraths Hill (1005).
- For buyers
- Mcgraths Hill is the lower entry point at $1,087,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Vineyard offers the higher gross rental yield (3.99% vs 3.44%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Vineyard edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1005). Mcgraths Hill also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mcgraths Hill vs Vineyard: common questions
Is Mcgraths Hill or Vineyard cheaper to buy in?
Mcgraths Hill has the lower median house price at $1,087,500, roughly 2% below Vineyard ($1,107,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mcgraths Hill or Vineyard have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vineyard scores 1037 vs 1005 in Mcgraths Hill. 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, Mcgraths Hill or Vineyard?
Mcgraths Hill scores 28/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Mcgraths Hill or Vineyard?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.99% in Vineyard vs 3.44% in Mcgraths Hill. 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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