Legana vs Newnham
Legana scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Legana (989) sits above Newnham (987). Legana skews owner-occupied (82%), Newnham runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
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Legana and Newnham side by side
| Measure | Legana | Newnham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $740,000 | – |
| Median unit | $502,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $350/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $270/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 5 |
| Population | 4,719 | 7,073 |
| Median age | 41 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 774 mm | 728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 24.3°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
- Legana edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 987).
Legana vs Newnham: common questions
Does Legana or Newnham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Legana scores 989 vs 987 in Newnham. 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, Legana or Newnham?
Legana scores 26/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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