Newlands Arm vs Raymond Island.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $820,000 and $580,000. Raymond Island edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Raymond Island (median $580,000) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Newlands Arm ($820,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Raymond Island (976) sits above Newlands Arm (970).
For buyers
Raymond Island is the lower entry point at $580,000 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Raymond Island offers the higher gross rental yield (2.77% vs 1.78%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Raymond Island edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 970). Newlands Arm also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Newlands Arm or Raymond Island cheaper to buy in?
Raymond Island has the lower median house price at $580,000, roughly 41% below Newlands Arm ($820,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Newlands Arm or Raymond Island have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Raymond Island scores 976 vs 970 in Newlands Arm. 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, Newlands Arm or Raymond Island?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.77% in Raymond Island vs 1.78% in Newlands Arm. 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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