Newington vs Lake Wendouree.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $640,000 and $795,000. Newington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newington (median $640,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Lake Wendouree ($795,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newington (1031) sits above Lake Wendouree (1023).
For buyers
Newington is the lower entry point at $640,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Newington offers the higher gross rental yield (2.44% vs 1.96%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Newington edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1023).
Common questions
Is Newington or Lake Wendouree cheaper to buy in?
Newington has the lower median house price at $640,000, roughly 19% below Lake Wendouree ($795,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Newington or Lake Wendouree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newington scores 1031 vs 1023 in Lake Wendouree. 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, Newington or Lake Wendouree?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.44% in Newington vs 1.96% in Lake Wendouree. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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