Newnham vs Turners Marsh
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newnham (987) sits above Turners Marsh (940). Turners Marsh skews owner-occupied (94%), Newnham runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
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Newnham and Turners Marsh side by side
| Measure | Newnham | Turners Marsh |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $240/wk |
| Unit rent | $270/wk | $243/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 7,073 | 265 |
| Median age | 34 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 925 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 22.8°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
- Newnham edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 940). Turners Marsh also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Newnham vs Turners Marsh: common questions
Does Newnham or Turners Marsh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newnham scores 987 vs 940 in Turners Marsh. 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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