Eastern Heights vs Newtown (Ipswich)
The verdict
Newtown (Ipswich) rates higher for transport (76 vs 63). Newtown (Ipswich) has a shorter estimated CBD commute (100 vs 103 min).
Scores
Eastern HeightsNewtown (Ipswich)
| Eastern Heights | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 76 |
| Transport | 63 | 76 |
| Education | 41 | 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
| Eastern Heights | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,631 | 1,498 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,370 | $1,753 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.8% | 34.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.1% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Eastern Heights — · Newtown (Ipswich) —
Property
| Eastern Heights | 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) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Eastern Heights | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 661 | 668 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 386 | 401 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,948 | 6,948 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eastern Heights | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Eastern Heights · Newtown (Ipswich)
Transport
| Eastern Heights | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 103 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 740 m |
Liveability
| Eastern Heights | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 43.9 km | 43.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.3 km | 29.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Eastern Heights | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,631 | 1,498 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,776 | 1,558 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.98% | 0.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eastern Heights or Newtown (Ipswich)?
Eastern Heights and Newtown (Ipswich) have similar residential safety scores (78 and 78/100).
Which has better public transport, Eastern Heights or Newtown (Ipswich)?
Newtown (Ipswich) has the higher transport score (Eastern Heights 63/100 vs Newtown (Ipswich) 76/100).
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