Newton vs Hectorville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,107,500 and $1,335,000. Hectorville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newton (median $1,107,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Hectorville ($1,335,000). Over the past year, Hectorville (+28.9%) ran 26.2 percentage points ahead of Newton (+2.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hectorville (1071) sits above Newton (1068). Newton skews owner-occupied (71%), Hectorville runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
For buyers
Newton is the lower entry point at $1,107,500 median, 17% 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 (3.10% vs 2.61%), but Hectorville 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
Hectorville edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1068).
Common questions
Is Newton or Hectorville cheaper to buy in?
Newton has the lower median house price at $1,107,500, roughly 17% below Hectorville ($1,335,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Newton or Hectorville?
Over the past 12 months, Hectorville grew +28.9% vs +2.7% in Newton, a gap of 26.2 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 Hectorville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hectorville scores 1071 vs 1068 in Newton. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Newton or Hectorville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.10% in Newton vs 2.61% in Hectorville. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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