Delacombe vs Newington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $545,000 and $640,000.
Delacombe (median $545,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Newington ($640,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newington (1031) sits above Delacombe (1024).
For buyers
Delacombe is the lower entry point at $545,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Delacombe offers the higher gross rental yield (3.82% vs 2.44%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Newington edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1024).
Common questions
Is Delacombe or Newington cheaper to buy in?
Delacombe has the lower median house price at $545,000, roughly 15% below Newington ($640,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Delacombe or Newington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newington scores 1031 vs 1024 in Delacombe. 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, Delacombe or Newington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.82% in Delacombe 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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