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Newham vs Cobaw

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newham (1106) sits above Cobaw (1073). Cobaw skews owner-occupied (100%), Newham runs more rental-dense (88% owner).

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Newham and Cobaw side by side

MeasureNewhamCobaw
Renting
Owner occupied88.0%100.0%
Renter occupied7.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby615
Average ICSEA11061073
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population533104
Median age4739
Climate
Annual rainfall744 mm751 mm
Mean max, January25.5°C25.7°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
Newham edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1073). Cobaw also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Newham vs Cobaw: common questions

Does Newham or Cobaw have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newham scores 1106 vs 1073 in Cobaw. 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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