Ethelton vs New Port
The verdict
New Port is more affordable, with a median house price of $729K versus $868K in Ethelton. On the separate residential safety score, Ethelton rates higher (78 vs 20/100 in New Port).
Scores
EtheltonNew Port
| Ethelton | New Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 81 |
| Transport | 90 | 93 |
| Education | 57 | 61 |
| Liveability | 84 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ethelton | New Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,487 | 647 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,345 | $1,485 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.6% | 40.5% |
| Born in Australia | 77.7% | 66.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Growth: Ethelton Moderate Growth · New Port Moderate Growth
Property
| Ethelton | New Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $868K | $729K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -6.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $667 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ethelton | New Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 202 | 618 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 134 | 309 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,506 | 11,283 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ethelton | New Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,068 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ethelton · New Port
Transport
| Ethelton | New Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 93 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 440 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Ethelton | New Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 540 m | 50 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.4 km | 13.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Ethelton | New Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,487 | 647 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,567 | 682 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,751 | 762 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ethelton or New Port?
Ethelton has the higher residential safety score (Ethelton 78/100 vs New Port 20/100).
Which is more affordable, Ethelton or New Port?
New Port is more affordable, with a median house price of $729K versus $868K.
Which has better public transport, Ethelton or New Port?
New Port has the higher transport score (Ethelton 90/100 vs New Port 93/100).
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