Newborough vs Yallourn North.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $475,000 and $477,500. Newborough edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newborough (median $475,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Yallourn North ($477,500).
Newborough scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yallourn North (940) sits above Newborough (926). Yallourn North skews owner-occupied (83%), Newborough runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
For buyers
Newborough is the lower entry point at $475,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Newborough offers the higher gross rental yield (4.60% vs 2.34%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Yallourn North edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 926).
Common questions
Is Newborough or Yallourn North cheaper to buy in?
Newborough has the lower median house price at $475,000, roughly 1% below Yallourn North ($477,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Newborough or Yallourn North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yallourn North scores 940 vs 926 in Newborough. 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, Newborough or Yallourn North?
Newborough scores 18/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Newborough or Yallourn North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.60% in Newborough vs 2.34% in Yallourn North. 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
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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