Cherokee vs Newham

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newham (1106) sits above Cherokee (1088). Cherokee skews owner-occupied (106%), Newham runs more rental-dense (88% owner).

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Cherokee and Newham side by side

MeasureCherokeeNewham
Renting
Owner occupied106.0%88.0%
Renter occupied–7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby116
Average ICSEA10881106
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population68533
Median age4947
Climate
Annual rainfall878 mm744 mm
Mean max, January24.4°C25.5°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
Newham edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1088). Cherokee also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Cherokee vs Newham: common questions

Does Cherokee or Newham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newham scores 1106 vs 1088 in Cherokee. 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.