Mossman vs Newell
Mossman scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mossman (954) sits above Newell (944). Newell skews owner-occupied (68%), Mossman runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Mossman and Newell side by side
| Measure | Mossman | Newell |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Unit rent | $360/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 1,935 | 327 |
| Median age | 43 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2490 mm | 2528 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.6°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
- 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
- Mossman edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 944).
Mossman vs Newell: common questions
Does Mossman or Newell have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mossman scores 954 vs 944 in Newell. 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, Mossman or Newell?
Mossman scores 2/100 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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