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Thomson vs Newcomb

Newcomb scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.

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Thomson and Newcomb side by side

MeasureThomsonNewcomb
Price and market
Median house–$567,500
Median unit–$458,000
Renting
Owner occupied–56.0%
Renter occupied–41.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10331033
Lifestyle and people
Walk score2032
Transit score3060
Bike score10015
Population–4,704
Median age–40
Climate
Annual rainfall496 mm496 mm
Mean max, January25.4°C25.4°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
School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.

Thomson vs Newcomb: common questions

Which is more walkable, Thomson or Newcomb?

Newcomb scores 32/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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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