Newton vs Rostrevor
Newton (median $1,110,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Rostrevor ($1,239,000). Over the past year, Rostrevor (+17.9%) ran 4.9 percentage points ahead of Newton (+13%) on house-price growth.
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Newton and Rostrevor side by side
| Measure | Newton | Rostrevor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,110,000 | $1,239,000 |
| Median unit | $270,720 | $291,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.0% | +17.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $655/wk | $690/wk |
| Unit rent | $537/wk | $542/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1068 | 1086 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 5 |
| Population | 5,117 | 8,452 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 687 mm | 687 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.6°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
Newton scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rostrevor (1086) sits above Newton (1068).
- For buyers
- Newton is the lower entry point at $1,110,000 median, 10% 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 (3.07% vs 2.90%), but Rostrevor 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
- Rostrevor edges out on average school ICSEA (1086 vs 1068).
Newton vs Rostrevor: common questions
Is Newton or Rostrevor cheaper to buy in?
Newton has the lower median house price at $1,110,000, roughly 10% below Rostrevor ($1,239,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Newton or Rostrevor?
Over the past 12 months, Rostrevor grew +17.9% vs +13% in Newton, a gap of 4.9 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 Rostrevor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rostrevor scores 1086 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 is more walkable, Newton or Rostrevor?
Newton scores 40/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Newton or Rostrevor?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.07% in Newton vs 2.90% in Rostrevor. 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.
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