Dernancourt vs Newton
Newton (median $1,110,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Dernancourt ($1,182,500).
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Dernancourt and Newton side by side
| Measure | Dernancourt | Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,182,500 | $1,110,000 |
| Median unit | $261,360 | $270,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +13.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $685/wk | $655/wk |
| Unit rent | $575/wk | $537/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1068 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,063 | 5,117 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 578 mm | 687 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 28.6°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
Newton scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newton (1068) sits above Dernancourt (1042).
- For buyers
- Newton is the lower entry point at $1,110,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Newton offers the higher gross rental yield (3.07% vs 3.01%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Newton edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1042).
Dernancourt vs Newton: common questions
Is Dernancourt or Newton cheaper to buy in?
Newton has the lower median house price at $1,110,000, roughly 6% below Dernancourt ($1,182,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dernancourt or Newton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newton scores 1068 vs 1042 in Dernancourt. 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, Dernancourt or Newton?
Newton scores 40/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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, Dernancourt or Newton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.07% in Newton vs 3.01% in Dernancourt. 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.
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