The Entrance North vs Magenta.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,050,000 and $1,660,000. The Entrance North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
The Entrance North (median $1,050,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Magenta ($1,660,000). Over the past year, Magenta (+10.7%) ran 28.3 percentage points ahead of The Entrance North (-17.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Entrance North (970) sits above Magenta (948). Magenta skews owner-occupied (73%), The Entrance North runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
For buyers
The Entrance North is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 37% 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: The Entrance North delivers the better gross yield (3.37% vs 2.13%), but Magenta 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
The Entrance North edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 948).
Common questions
Is The Entrance North or Magenta cheaper to buy in?
The Entrance North has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 37% below Magenta ($1,660,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, The Entrance North or Magenta?
Over the past 12 months, Magenta grew +10.7% vs -17.6% in The Entrance North, a gap of 28.3 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 The Entrance North or Magenta have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Entrance North scores 970 vs 948 in Magenta. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, The Entrance North or Magenta?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.37% in The Entrance North vs 2.13% in Magenta. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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