Alexandria vs Newtown.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,165,000 and $1,950,000. Newtown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newtown (median $1,950,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Alexandria ($2,165,000). Over the past year, Newtown (+7.7%) ran 4.6 percentage points ahead of Alexandria (+3.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newtown (1107) sits above Alexandria (1051).
For buyers
Newtown is the lower entry point at $1,950,000 median, 11% 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: Alexandria delivers the better gross yield (2.64% vs 2.53%), but Newtown 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
Newtown edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1051).
Common questions
Is Alexandria or Newtown cheaper to buy in?
Newtown has the lower median house price at $1,950,000, roughly 11% below Alexandria ($2,165,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Alexandria or Newtown?
Over the past 12 months, Newtown grew +7.7% vs +3.1% in Alexandria, a gap of 4.6 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 Alexandria or Newtown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newtown scores 1107 vs 1051 in Alexandria. 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, Alexandria or Newtown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.64% in Alexandria vs 2.53% in Newtown. 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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