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Broken Head vs Newrybar

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Broken Head (1080) sits above Newrybar (1073).

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Broken Head and Newrybar side by side

MeasureBroken HeadNewrybar
Renting
House rent$1300/wk$1000/wk
Unit rent$750/wk–
Owner occupied70.0%69.0%
Renter occupied23.0%22.0%
Schools
Schools nearby86
Average ICSEA10801073
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population385532
Median age4347
Climate
Annual rainfall1653 mm1723 mm
Mean max, January28.4°C28.3°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

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
Broken Head edges out on average school ICSEA (1080 vs 1073). Newrybar also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Broken Head vs Newrybar: common questions

Does Broken Head or Newrybar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Broken Head scores 1080 vs 1073 in Newrybar. 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.

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