Newcomb vs Whittington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $567,500 and $557,500.
Whittington (median $557,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Newcomb ($567,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newcomb (1033) sits above Whittington (1026).
For buyers
Whittington is the lower entry point at $557,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Whittington offers the higher gross rental yield (2.84% vs 2.79%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Newcomb edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1026).
Common questions
Is Newcomb or Whittington cheaper to buy in?
Whittington has the lower median house price at $557,500, roughly 2% below Newcomb ($567,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Newcomb or Whittington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newcomb scores 1033 vs 1026 in Whittington. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Newcomb or Whittington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.84% in Whittington vs 2.79% in Newcomb. 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
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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