Side by sideSuburb comparison

Newnes Plateau vs Wolgan Valley.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Newnes Plateau edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newnes Plateau (953) sits above Wolgan Valley (924).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Newnes Plateau edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 924).

Common questionsNewnes Plateau vs Wolgan Valley

Common questions

Does Newnes Plateau or Wolgan Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newnes Plateau scores 953 vs 924 in Wolgan Valley. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Newnes Plateau
Metric
Wolgan Valley

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
150.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
15,452
Population
71
47
Median age
30

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
13
953
Avg ICSEA
924

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).