Medlow Bath vs Blackheath.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $835,000 and $885,000. Medlow Bath edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Medlow Bath (median $835,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Blackheath ($885,000). Over the past year, Medlow Bath (+14.4%) ran 9.4 percentage points ahead of Blackheath (+5%) on house-price growth.
Blackheath scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Medlow Bath (1051) sits above Blackheath (1025).
For buyers
Medlow Bath is the lower entry point at $835,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Medlow Bath carries both higher gross yield (3.80% vs 3.53%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Medlow Bath edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1025).
Common questions
Is Medlow Bath or Blackheath cheaper to buy in?
Medlow Bath has the lower median house price at $835,000, roughly 6% below Blackheath ($885,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Medlow Bath or Blackheath?
Over the past 12 months, Medlow Bath grew +14.4% vs +5% in Blackheath, a gap of 9.4 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 Medlow Bath or Blackheath have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Medlow Bath scores 1051 vs 1025 in Blackheath. 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, Medlow Bath or Blackheath?
Blackheath scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Medlow Bath or Blackheath?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.80% in Medlow Bath vs 3.53% in Blackheath. 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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