Alfredton vs Newington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $605,000 and $640,000. Newington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Alfredton (median $605,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Newington ($640,000).
Newington scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newington (1031) sits above Alfredton (1025).
For buyers
Alfredton is the lower entry point at $605,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Alfredton offers the higher gross rental yield (3.52% vs 2.44%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Newington edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1025).
Common questions
Is Alfredton or Newington cheaper to buy in?
Alfredton has the lower median house price at $605,000, roughly 5% below Newington ($640,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Alfredton or Newington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newington scores 1031 vs 1025 in Alfredton. 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 is more walkable, Alfredton or Newington?
Newington scores 34/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Alfredton or Newington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.52% in Alfredton vs 2.44% in Newington. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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