Centenary Heights vs Newtown (Toowoomba)
The verdict
Centenary Heights rates higher for education (55 vs 48). Centenary Heights is closer to the coast (112.3 km vs 114.2 km).
Scores
Centenary HeightsNewtown (Toowoomba)
| Centenary Heights | Newtown (Toowoomba) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 49 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 55 | 48 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Centenary Heights | Newtown (Toowoomba) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,152 | 10,039 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,432 | $1,200 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.2% | 28.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.7% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Centenary Heights — · Newtown (Toowoomba) —
Property
| Centenary Heights | Newtown (Toowoomba) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Centenary Heights | Newtown (Toowoomba) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 894 | 897 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 309 | 309 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,232 | 8,232 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Centenary Heights | Newtown (Toowoomba) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 8 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 993 |
See the full school list on each profile: Centenary Heights · Newtown (Toowoomba)
Transport
| Centenary Heights | Newtown (Toowoomba) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 61.7 km | 65.1 km |
Liveability
| Centenary Heights | Newtown (Toowoomba) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 8 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 112.3 km | 114.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 105.6 km | 108.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Centenary Heights | Newtown (Toowoomba) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,152 | 10,039 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,260 | 10,637 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 1.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Centenary Heights or Newtown (Toowoomba)?
Centenary Heights and Newtown (Toowoomba) have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Centenary Heights or Newtown (Toowoomba)?
Centenary Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Centenary Heights 1016 vs Newtown (Toowoomba) 993; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Centenary Heights or Newtown (Toowoomba)?
Centenary Heights and Newtown (Toowoomba) have similar transport scores.
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