Newlands vs Upper Capel
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Capel (989) sits above Newlands (973). Upper Capel skews owner-occupied (93%), Newlands runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Newlands and Upper Capel side by side
| Measure | Newlands | Upper Capel |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $285/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $275/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 112 | 177 |
| Median age | 50 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 850 mm | 851 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.6°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
- Upper Capel edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 973). Upper Capel also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Newlands vs Upper Capel: common questions
Does Newlands or Upper Capel have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Capel scores 989 vs 973 in Newlands. 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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