Hernes Oak vs Newborough
The verdict
Hernes Oak rates higher for education (35 vs 28). Newborough rates higher for transport (51 vs 0). Hernes Oak is closer to the coast (50.0 km vs 55.1 km).
Scores
Hernes OakNewborough
| Hernes Oak | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 51 |
| Education | 35 | 28 |
| Liveability | 16 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hernes Oak | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 365 | 6,886 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,894 | $1,165 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.5% | 16.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.6% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Hernes Oak — · Newborough —
Property
| Hernes Oak | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $406K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $219K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -9.7% |
| 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
Safety
| Hernes Oak | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 523 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 349 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 274 | 566 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,562 | 6,448 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hernes Oak | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 970 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hernes Oak · Newborough
Transport
| Hernes Oak | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.8 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Hernes Oak | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 50.0 km | 55.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 126.7 km | 123.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.0 km | 16.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hernes Oak | Newborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 365 | 6,886 |
| Estimated 2025 | 373 | 7,033 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.54% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Hernes Oak or Newborough?
Newborough has the higher transport score (Hernes Oak 0/100 vs Newborough 51/100).
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