Bilgola Plateau vs Newport
The verdict
Bilgola Plateau is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.60M versus $2.90M in Newport. Bilgola Plateau rates higher for transport (45 vs 34). Newport rates higher for liveability (91 vs 81). Newport has a shorter estimated CBD commute (90 vs 94 min).
Scores
| Bilgola Plateau | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 67 |
| Transport | 45 | 34 |
| Education | 81 | 79 |
| Liveability | 81 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bilgola Plateau | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,650 | 9,659 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,856 | $2,479 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.5% | 49.1% |
| Born in Australia | 70.8% | 74.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bilgola Plateau Stable · Newport Stable
Property
| Bilgola Plateau | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.60M | $2.90M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.28M |
| House price YoY | 9.9% | -0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,537 | $1,597 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bilgola Plateau | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 27 | 62 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 55 | 10 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 110 | 166 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,069 | 2,806 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bilgola Plateau | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,111 | 1,094 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bilgola Plateau · Newport
Transport
| Bilgola Plateau | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 94 | 90 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.6 km | 14.7 km |
Liveability
| Bilgola Plateau | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 22 |
| Parks | 4 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 740 m | 600 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.3 km | 26.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 790 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.1 km | 13.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bilgola Plateau | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,650 | 9,659 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,710 | 9,817 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,751 | 9,927 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bilgola Plateau or Newport?
Bilgola Plateau and Newport have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bilgola Plateau or Newport?
Bilgola Plateau is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.60M versus $2.90M.
Which has better schools, Bilgola Plateau or Newport?
Bilgola Plateau has a higher average school ICSEA (Bilgola Plateau 1111 vs Newport 1094; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bilgola Plateau or Newport?
Bilgola Plateau has the higher transport score (Bilgola Plateau 45/100 vs Newport 34/100).
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