Eveleigh vs Newtown
The verdict
Newtown rates higher for transport (98 vs 92). Eveleigh has a shorter estimated CBD commute (14 vs 16 min).
Scores
EveleighNewtown
| Eveleigh | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 96 |
| Transport | 92 | 98 |
| Education | 84 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eveleigh | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 606 | 14,690 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,339 | $2,330 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.2% | 69.9% |
| Born in Australia | 56.4% | 64.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Eveleigh Moderate Growth · Newtown Moderate Growth
Property
| Eveleigh | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.97M |
| Median unit price | $1.26M | $901K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 5.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,175 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Eveleigh | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 165 | 252 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 330 | 197 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 330 | 381 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 30,363 | 9,197 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eveleigh | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,119 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eveleigh · Newtown
Transport
| Eveleigh | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 14 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 570 m | 100 m |
Liveability
| Eveleigh | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 105 |
| Parks | 8 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.0 km | 5.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.8 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Eveleigh | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 606 | 14,690 |
| Estimated 2025 | 688 | 15,394 |
| Projected 2041 | 744 | 16,414 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.22% | 1.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eveleigh or Newtown?
Eveleigh has the higher residential safety score (Eveleigh 45/100 vs Newtown 41/100).
Which has better public transport, Eveleigh or Newtown?
Newtown has the higher transport score (Eveleigh 92/100 vs Newtown 98/100).
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