Newhaven vs Surf Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newhaven (1054) sits above Surf Beach (1041).
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Newhaven and Surf Beach side by side
| Measure | Newhaven | Surf Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $740,000 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 15 |
| Population | 547 | – |
| Median age | 59 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 734 mm | 719 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.0°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
- Newhaven edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1041).
Newhaven vs Surf Beach: common questions
Does Newhaven or Surf Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newhaven scores 1054 vs 1041 in Surf Beach. 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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