Mcgraths Hill vs Vineyard.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,087,500 and $1,107,500. Mcgraths Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mcgraths Hill (median $1,087,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Vineyard ($1,107,500). Over the past year, Mcgraths Hill (+8.8%) ran 8.8 percentage points ahead of Vineyard (0%) on house-price growth.
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
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Vineyard delivers the better gross yield (2.54% vs 1.91%), but Mcgraths Hill 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
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.
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.
Which has stronger property growth, Mcgraths Hill or Vineyard?
Over the past 12 months, Mcgraths Hill grew +8.8% vs 0% in Vineyard, a gap of 8.8 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 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 2.54% in Vineyard vs 1.91% 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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