Newtown vs Wilsonton
Wilsonton scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wilsonton (965) sits above Newtown (962).
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Newtown and Wilsonton side by side
| Measure | Newtown | Wilsonton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $500,000 |
| Median unit | – | $380,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $560/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 5,891 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 779 mm | 680 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.1°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
- 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
- Wilsonton edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 962).
Newtown vs Wilsonton: common questions
Does Newtown or Wilsonton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wilsonton scores 965 vs 962 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 is more walkable, Newtown or Wilsonton?
Wilsonton scores 40/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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.
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