Newton vs Athelstone.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,110,000 and $1,139,000. Newton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newton (median $1,110,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Athelstone ($1,139,000). Over the past year, Athelstone (+24.2%) ran 11.2 percentage points ahead of Newton (+13%) on house-price growth.
Newton scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newton (1068) sits above Athelstone (1059). Athelstone skews owner-occupied (85%), Newton runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
For buyers
Newton is the lower entry point at $1,110,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Newton delivers the better gross yield (3.16% vs 3.04%), but Athelstone has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Newton edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1059). Athelstone also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Newton or Athelstone cheaper to buy in?
Newton has the lower median house price at $1,110,000, roughly 3% below Athelstone ($1,139,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Newton or Athelstone?
Over the past 12 months, Athelstone grew +24.2% vs +13% in Newton, a gap of 11.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Newton or Athelstone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newton scores 1068 vs 1059 in Athelstone. 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, Newton or Athelstone?
Newton scores 40/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Newton or Athelstone?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.16% in Newton vs 3.04% in Athelstone. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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