Semaphore vs New Port
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving New Port (992) sits above Semaphore (991). Semaphore skews owner-occupied (68%), New Port runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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Semaphore and New Port side by side
| Measure | Semaphore | New Port |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,325,000 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $697/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $540/wk | $575/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 38.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 60.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,749 | 647 |
| Median age | 50 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 401 mm | 401 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.5°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
- New Port edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 991). Semaphore also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Semaphore vs New Port: common questions
Does Semaphore or New Port have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), New Port scores 992 vs 991 in Semaphore. 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.
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