Lindisfarne vs New Town
The verdict
New Town rates higher for transport (61 vs 50). New Town has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 29 min).
Scores
LindisfarneNew Town
| Lindisfarne | New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 79 |
| Transport | 50 | 61 |
| Education | 68 | 76 |
| Liveability | 90 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lindisfarne | New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,639 | 6,781 |
| Median age | 46 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,565 | $1,596 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.5% | 59.8% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 67.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Lindisfarne Moderate Growth · New Town Stable
Property
| Lindisfarne | New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Lindisfarne | New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Lindisfarne | New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,044 | 1,014 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lindisfarne · New Town
Transport
| Lindisfarne | New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 60 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Lindisfarne | New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 4 |
| Parks | 6 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 830 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.5 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.1 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Lindisfarne | New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,639 | 6,781 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,557 | 6,556 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,680 | 7,219 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.31% | -0.84% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Lindisfarne or New Town?
Lindisfarne has a higher average school ICSEA (Lindisfarne 1044 vs New Town 1014; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lindisfarne or New Town?
New Town has the higher transport score (Lindisfarne 50/100 vs New Town 61/100).
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