Carrington vs Newcastle East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $950,000 and $2,390,000. Newcastle East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Carrington (median $950,000) is roughly 60% cheaper to buy into than Newcastle East ($2,390,000). Over the past year, Newcastle East (+13.8%) ran 23.3 percentage points ahead of Carrington (-9.5%) on house-price growth.
Newcastle East scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newcastle East (1073) sits above Carrington (1061).
For buyers
Carrington is the lower entry point at $950,000 median, 60% 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: Carrington delivers the better gross yield (4.27% vs 1.63%), but Newcastle East 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
Newcastle East edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1061).
Common questions
Is Carrington or Newcastle East cheaper to buy in?
Carrington has the lower median house price at $950,000, roughly 60% below Newcastle East ($2,390,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Carrington or Newcastle East?
Over the past 12 months, Newcastle East grew +13.8% vs -9.5% in Carrington, a gap of 23.3 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 Carrington or Newcastle East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newcastle East scores 1073 vs 1061 in Carrington. 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, Carrington or Newcastle East?
Newcastle East scores 100/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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, Carrington or Newcastle East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.27% in Carrington vs 1.63% in Newcastle East. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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