Side by sideSuburb comparison

Newry vs Maffra.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newry (982) sits above Maffra (980).

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

Newry edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 980).

Common questionsNewry vs Maffra

Common questions

Does Newry or Maffra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newry scores 982 vs 980 in Maffra. 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

Newry
Metric
Maffra

Price & Market

Median house
$412,500
Median unit
$205,920
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$243/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$360/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
20.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
451
Population
7,455
38
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
7
982
Avg ICSEA
980

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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