Newport vs Spotswood.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,270,000 and $1,200,000. Newport edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Spotswood (median $1,200,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Newport ($1,270,000).
Newport scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newport (1092) sits above Spotswood (1087).
For buyers
Spotswood is the lower entry point at $1,200,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Spotswood offers the higher gross rental yield (3.03% vs 2.87%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Newport edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1087).
Common questions
Is Newport or Spotswood cheaper to buy in?
Spotswood has the lower median house price at $1,200,000, roughly 6% below Newport ($1,270,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Newport or Spotswood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newport scores 1092 vs 1087 in Spotswood. 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, Newport or Spotswood?
Newport scores 56/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Newport or Spotswood?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.03% in Spotswood vs 2.87% in Newport. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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