Newstead vs Spring Mountain
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newstead (909) sits above Spring Mountain (898). Spring Mountain skews owner-occupied (50%), Newstead runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Newstead and Spring Mountain side by side
| Measure | Newstead | Spring Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | $325/wk | $325/wk |
| Owner occupied | 38.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 898 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 19 | 20 |
| Median age | 48 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 780 mm | 868 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 28.1°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
- Newstead edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 898). Newstead also has a higher family-household share (113% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Newstead vs Spring Mountain: common questions
Does Newstead or Spring Mountain have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newstead scores 909 vs 898 in Spring Mountain. 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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