Side by sideSuburb comparison

Newtown vs Camperdown.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Camperdown (1111) sits above Newtown (1107).

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

Camperdown edges out on average school ICSEA (1111 vs 1107).

Common questionsNewtown vs Camperdown

Common questions

Does Newtown or Camperdown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camperdown scores 1111 vs 1107 in Newtown. 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

Newtown
Metric
Camperdown

Price & Market

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

Rental

$540/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$570/wk
$550/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$570/wk
41.0%
Owner occupied
37.0%
58.0%
Renter occupied
61.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
14,690
Population
9,381
34
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1107
Avg ICSEA
1111

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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