East Ipswich vs Newtown (Ipswich)
The verdict
East Ipswich rates higher for transport (91 vs 76). Newtown (Ipswich) rates higher for education (49 vs 42). East Ipswich has a shorter estimated CBD commute (66 vs 100 min).
Scores
East IpswichNewtown (Ipswich)
| East Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 76 |
| Transport | 91 | 76 |
| Education | 42 | 49 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,321 | 1,498 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,264 | $1,753 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.4% | 34.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: East Ipswich — · Newtown (Ipswich) —
Property
| East Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| East Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 646 | 668 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 388 | 401 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,948 | 6,948 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 906 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: East Ipswich · Newtown (Ipswich)
Transport
| East Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 76 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 280 m | 740 m |
Liveability
| East Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 42.5 km | 43.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.9 km | 29.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| East Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,321 | 1,498 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,414 | 1,558 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.99% | 0.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Ipswich or Newtown (Ipswich)?
East Ipswich has the higher residential safety score (East Ipswich 79/100 vs Newtown (Ipswich) 78/100).
Which has better public transport, East Ipswich or Newtown (Ipswich)?
East Ipswich has the higher transport score (East Ipswich 91/100 vs Newtown (Ipswich) 76/100).
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