Dernancourt vs Newton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,182,500 and $1,110,000. Newton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newton (median $1,110,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Dernancourt ($1,182,500). Over the past year, Newton (+13%) ran 13.0 percentage points ahead of Dernancourt (0%) on house-price growth.
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, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Newton carries both higher gross yield (3.16% vs 2.84%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Newton edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1042).
Common questions
Is Dernancourt or Newton cheaper to buy in?
Newton has the lower median house price at $1,110,000, roughly 7% below Dernancourt ($1,182,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dernancourt or Newton?
Over the past 12 months, Newton grew +13% vs 0% in Dernancourt, a gap of 13.0 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 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 3.16% in Newton vs 2.84% 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.
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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