Ipswich vs Newtown (Ipswich)
The verdict
Ipswich rates higher for transport (91 vs 76). Newtown (Ipswich) rates higher for education (49 vs 43). Newtown (Ipswich) is closer to the coast (43.0 km vs 44.8 km).
Scores
IpswichNewtown (Ipswich)
| Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 76 |
| Transport | 91 | 76 |
| Education | 43 | 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
| Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,468 | 1,498 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,134 | $1,753 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.9% | 34.7% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Ipswich — · Newtown (Ipswich) —
Property
| Ipswich | 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) | $600 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 648 | 668 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 365 | 401 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,948 | 6,948 |
Ipswich is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ipswich · Newtown (Ipswich)
Transport
| Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 76 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 70 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 740 m |
Liveability
| Ipswich | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 12 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 44.8 km | 43.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.2 km | 29.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 430 m | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Ipswich | Newtown (Ipswich) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,468 | 1,498 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,503 | 1,558 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 0.99% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Ipswich or Newtown (Ipswich)?
Ipswich has the higher transport score (Ipswich 91/100 vs Newtown (Ipswich) 76/100).
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