Newborough vs Yallourn North
Newborough (median $475,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Yallourn North ($477,500).
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Newborough and Yallourn North side by side
| Measure | Newborough | Yallourn North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $475,000 | $477,500 |
| Median unit | $318,000 | $171,360 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $310/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 926 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 5 |
| Population | 6,886 | 1,511 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 827 mm | 784 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.4°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
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
- 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
- Yallourn North edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 926).
Newborough vs Yallourn North: 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.
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