Maffra West Upper vs Newry
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newry (982) sits above Maffra West Upper (973). Maffra West Upper skews owner-occupied (100%), Newry runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Maffra West Upper and Newry side by side
| Measure | Maffra West Upper | Newry |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 73 | 451 |
| Median age | 49 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 679 mm | 576 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 27.4°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
- Newry edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 973). Maffra West Upper also has a higher family-household share (104% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Maffra West Upper vs Newry: common questions
Does Maffra West Upper or Newry have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newry scores 982 vs 973 in Maffra West Upper. 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.
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