Magill vs Tranmere
The verdict
Tranmere is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.36M in Magill. Tranmere is closer to the coast (14.5 km vs 15.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tranmere rates higher (91 vs 72/100 in Magill).
Scores
| Magill | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 73 |
| Transport | 56 | 55 |
| Education | 84 | 82 |
| Liveability | 82 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Magill | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,693 | 4,136 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,616 | $1,866 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.3% | 57.5% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Magill Moderate Growth · Tranmere Moderate Growth
Property
| Magill | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.36M | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.6% | 15.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $665 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Magill | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 258 | 169 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 113 | 97 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,641 | 2,418 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Magill | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,098 | 1,097 |
Transport
| Magill | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.1 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Magill | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.6 km | 14.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.1 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Magill | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,693 | 4,136 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,473 | 4,469 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,929 | 4,664 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.95% | 1.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Magill or Tranmere?
Tranmere has the higher residential safety score (Magill 72/100 vs Tranmere 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Magill or Tranmere?
Tranmere is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.36M.
Which has better schools, Magill or Tranmere?
Magill has a higher average school ICSEA (Magill 1098 vs Tranmere 1097; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Magill or Tranmere?
Magill has the higher transport score (Magill 56/100 vs Tranmere 55/100).
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