Lake Wendouree vs Newington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $795,000 and $640,000. Newington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newington (median $640,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Lake Wendouree ($795,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newington (1031) sits above Lake Wendouree (1023).
For buyers
Newington is the lower entry point at $640,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
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
Newington edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1023).
Common questions
Is Lake Wendouree or Newington cheaper to buy in?
Newington has the lower median house price at $640,000, roughly 24% below Lake Wendouree ($795,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lake Wendouree or Newington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newington scores 1031 vs 1023 in Lake Wendouree. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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