Clareville vs Newport
The verdict
Newport is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.90M versus $3.08M in Clareville. Clareville rates higher for transport (46 vs 34). Newport rates higher for liveability (91 vs 76). Newport has a shorter estimated CBD commute (90 vs 96 min).
Scores
| Clareville | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 67 |
| Transport | 46 | 34 |
| Education | 80 | 79 |
| Liveability | 76 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clareville | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 822 | 9,659 |
| Median age | 57 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,802 | $2,479 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.2% | 49.1% |
| Born in Australia | 69.6% | 74.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Clareville Stable · Newport Stable
Property
| Clareville | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.08M | $2.90M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.28M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,537 | $1,597 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Clareville | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 62 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 10 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 166 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,947 | 2,806 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clareville | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,094 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clareville · Newport
Transport
| Clareville | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 96 | 90 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.7 km | 14.7 km |
Liveability
| Clareville | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 22 |
| Parks | 3 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 160 m | 600 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.0 km | 26.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 260 m | 790 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.6 km | 13.0 km |
Population & growth
| Clareville | Newport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 822 | 9,659 |
| Estimated 2025 | 827 | 9,817 |
| Projected 2041 | 834 | 9,927 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clareville or Newport?
Clareville and Newport have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Clareville or Newport?
Newport is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.90M versus $3.08M.
Which has better public transport, Clareville or Newport?
Clareville has the higher transport score (Clareville 46/100 vs Newport 34/100).
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