Side by sideSuburb comparison

Newstead vs Swan Vale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newstead (909) sits above Swan Vale (900). Swan Vale skews owner-occupied (110%), Newstead runs more rental-dense (38% owner).

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

Newstead edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 900). Newstead also has a higher family-household share (113% vs 90%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsNewstead vs Swan Vale

Common questions

Does Newstead or Swan Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newstead scores 909 vs 900 in Swan Vale. 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

Newstead
Metric
Swan Vale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$225/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$237/wk
38.0%
Owner occupied
110.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
19
Population
35
48
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
13
909
Avg ICSEA
900

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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