Newtown vs Enmore.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,950,000 and $2,012,500. Newtown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newtown (median $1,950,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Enmore ($2,012,500). Over the past year, Newtown (+7.7%) ran 0.4 percentage points ahead of Enmore (+7.3%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Enmore (1108) sits above Newtown (1107).
For buyers
Newtown is the lower entry point at $1,950,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Newtown carries both higher gross yield (2.53% vs 2.45%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Enmore edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1107).
Common questions
Is Newtown or Enmore cheaper to buy in?
Newtown has the lower median house price at $1,950,000, roughly 3% below Enmore ($2,012,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Newtown or Enmore?
Over the past 12 months, Newtown grew +7.7% vs +7.3% in Enmore, a gap of 0.4 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 Newtown or Enmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Enmore scores 1108 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Newtown or Enmore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.53% in Newtown vs 2.45% in Enmore. 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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