Newmarket vs Grange.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,490,000 and $1,747,500. Newmarket edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newmarket (median $1,490,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Grange ($1,747,500).
Grange scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 58/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newmarket (1137) sits above Grange (1109).
For buyers
Newmarket is the lower entry point at $1,490,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
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
Newmarket edges out on average school ICSEA (1137 vs 1109).
Common questions
Is Newmarket or Grange cheaper to buy in?
Newmarket has the lower median house price at $1,490,000, roughly 15% below Grange ($1,747,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Newmarket or Grange have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newmarket scores 1137 vs 1109 in Grange. 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 is more walkable, Newmarket or Grange?
Grange scores 58/100 on walkability vs 44/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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