Marble Bar vs Newman
The verdict
Newman rates higher for liveability (36 vs 3). Marble Bar is closer to the coast (118.3 km vs 313.6 km).
Scores
Marble BarNewman
| Marble Bar | Newman | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 8 | 23 |
| Liveability | 3 | 36 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marble Bar | Newman | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 927 | 6,456 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,035 | $2,972 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 10.0% | 15.2% |
| Born in Australia | 52.8% | 53.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Marble Bar Stable · Newman Stable
Property
| Marble Bar | Newman | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Marble Bar | Newman | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,531 | 4,538 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,157 | 2,138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,181 | 16,186 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marble Bar | Newman | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 621 | 905 |
See the full school list on each profile: Marble Bar · Newman
Transport
| Marble Bar | Newman | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1083.3 km | 884.9 km |
Liveability
| Marble Bar | Newman | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 36.5°C | 36.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 320 | 320 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 6 |
| Parks | 5 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 118.3 km | 313.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1258.6 km | 1078.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 879.4 km | 683.7 km |
Population & growth
| Marble Bar | Newman | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 927 | 6,456 |
| Estimated 2025 | 939 | 6,542 |
| Projected 2041 | 940 | 6,548 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Marble Bar or Newman?
Marble Bar and Newman have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better schools, Marble Bar or Newman?
Newman has a higher average school ICSEA (Marble Bar 621 vs Newman 905; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Marble Bar or Newman?
Marble Bar and Newman have similar transport scores.
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