Newrybar vs Bangalow

Bangalow scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 82/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bangalow (1074) sits above Newrybar (1073).

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Newrybar and Bangalow side by side

MeasureNewrybarBangalow
Price and market
Median house–$1,500,000
Median unit–$366,480
House price change, 12 months–-1.6%
Renting
House rent$1000/wk$1000/wk
Owner occupied69.0%71.0%
Renter occupied22.0%26.0%
Schools
Schools nearby68
Average ICSEA10731074
Lifestyle and people
Walk score082
Transit score00
Bike score070
Population5322,752
Median age4740
Climate
Annual rainfall1723 mm1687 mm
Mean max, January28.3°C28.6°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
Bangalow edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1073).

Newrybar vs Bangalow: common questions

Does Newrybar or Bangalow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bangalow scores 1074 vs 1073 in Newrybar. 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, Newrybar or Bangalow?

Bangalow scores 82/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.