Wilston vs Newmarket.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,875,000 and $1,490,000. Newmarket edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newmarket (median $1,490,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Wilston ($1,875,000).
Wilston scores higher on walkability (92/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newmarket (1137) sits above Wilston (1126). Wilston skews owner-occupied (64%), Newmarket runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
For buyers
Newmarket is the lower entry point at $1,490,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Newmarket offers the higher gross rental yield (2.62% vs 1.05%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Newmarket edges out on average school ICSEA (1137 vs 1126).
Common questions
Is Wilston or Newmarket cheaper to buy in?
Newmarket has the lower median house price at $1,490,000, roughly 26% below Wilston ($1,875,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wilston or Newmarket have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newmarket scores 1137 vs 1126 in Wilston. 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, Wilston or Newmarket?
Wilston scores 92/100 on walkability vs 44/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Wilston or Newmarket?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.62% in Newmarket vs 1.05% in Wilston. 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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