Lake Wendouree vs Newington
The verdict
Newington is more affordable, with a median house price of $669K versus $1.25M in Lake Wendouree. Lake Wendouree rates higher for transport (59 vs 52). On the separate residential safety score, Newington rates higher (73 vs 63/100 in Lake Wendouree).
Scores
| Lake Wendouree | Newington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 71 |
| Transport | 59 | 52 |
| Education | 71 | 74 |
| Liveability | 90 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Wendouree | Newington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,878 | 1,844 |
| Median age | 53 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,953 | $1,695 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.9% | 58.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.1% | 86.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lake Wendouree High Growth · Newington High Growth
Property
| Lake Wendouree | Newington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.25M | $669K |
| Median unit price | $510K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -33.5% | -11.2% |
| 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
| Lake Wendouree | Newington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 591 | 325 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 382 | 597 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 104 | 54 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,969 | 4,447 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Wendouree | Newington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,081 | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Wendouree · Newington
Transport
| Lake Wendouree | Newington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Lake Wendouree | Newington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 76.1 km | 75.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 103.6 km | 103.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Wendouree | Newington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,878 | 1,844 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,782 | 1,782 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,947 | 2,529 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.84% | -0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lake Wendouree or Newington?
Newington has the higher residential safety score (Lake Wendouree 63/100 vs Newington 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Lake Wendouree or Newington?
Newington is more affordable, with a median house price of $669K versus $1.25M.
Which has better schools, Lake Wendouree or Newington?
Lake Wendouree has a higher average school ICSEA (Lake Wendouree 1081 vs Newington 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lake Wendouree or Newington?
Lake Wendouree has the higher transport score (Lake Wendouree 59/100 vs Newington 52/100).
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