Side by sideSuburb comparison

Medlow Bath vs Shipley.

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 Shipley (1028).

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 1028).

Common questionsMedlow Bath vs Shipley

Common questions

Does Medlow Bath or Shipley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Medlow Bath scores 1051 vs 1028 in Shipley. 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
Shipley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$380/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$380/wk
$398/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$323/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
5
569
Population
4,822
52
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
10
1051
Avg ICSEA
1028

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).