Devonport vs Newnham
The verdict
Newnham rates higher for education (52 vs 39).
Scores
DevonportNewnham
| Devonport | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 61 |
| Transport | 31 | 31 |
| Education | 39 | 52 |
| Liveability | 96 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Devonport | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,481 | 7,073 |
| Median age | 43 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,093 | $1,223 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.1% | 34.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 67.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Devonport Stable · Newnham Stable
Property
| Devonport | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Devonport | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Devonport | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 1 |
| Government | 6 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Devonport · Newnham
Transport
| Devonport | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Devonport | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.8°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 37 | 5 |
| Parks | 12 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 850 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 206.2 km | 167.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Devonport | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,481 | 7,073 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,297 | 7,153 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,772 | 7,353 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.32% | 0.28% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Devonport or Newnham?
Newnham has a higher average school ICSEA (Devonport 945 vs Newnham 1002; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Devonport or Newnham?
Devonport and Newnham have similar transport scores.
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