Side by sideSuburb comparison

Medlow Bath vs Megalong Valley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Medlow Bath (1051) sits above Megalong Valley (1024). Medlow Bath skews owner-occupied (82%), Megalong Valley runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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

Medlow Bath edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1024). Megalong Valley also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMedlow Bath vs Megalong Valley

Common questions

Does Medlow Bath or Megalong Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Medlow Bath scores 1051 vs 1024 in Megalong Valley. 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

Medlow Bath
Metric
Megalong Valley

Price & Market

$835,000
Median house
$274,320
Median unit
+14.4%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$610/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$600/wk
$480/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
82.0%
Owner occupied
69.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
0
569
Population
148
52
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
5
1051
Avg ICSEA
1024

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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