Glenorchy vs Newnham
The verdict
Glenorchy rates higher for transport (52 vs 31). Newnham is closer to the coast (850 m vs 2.1 km).
Scores
GlenorchyNewnham
| Glenorchy | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 61 |
| Transport | 52 | 31 |
| Education | 60 | 52 |
| Liveability | 100 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenorchy | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,013 | 7,073 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,143 | $1,223 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | 34.0% |
| Born in Australia | 66.5% | 67.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Glenorchy Stable · Newnham Stable
Property
| Glenorchy | 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
| Glenorchy | 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
| Glenorchy | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenorchy · Newnham
Transport
| Glenorchy | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 90 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Glenorchy | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 5 |
| Parks | 30 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 850 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.6 km | 167.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Glenorchy | Newnham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,013 | 7,073 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,708 | 7,153 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,611 | 7,353 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.64% | 0.28% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Glenorchy or Newnham?
Newnham has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenorchy 951 vs Newnham 1002; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glenorchy or Newnham?
Glenorchy has the higher transport score (Glenorchy 52/100 vs Newnham 31/100).
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