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Moolap vs Newcomb

The verdict

Newcomb rates higher for transport (55 vs 22). Newcomb is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 3.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Newcomb rates higher (73 vs 51/100 in Moolap).

Scores

MoolapNewcomb
MoolapNewcomb
Overall4061
Transport2255
Education5053
Liveability5073

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

MoolapNewcomb
Population1,8254,704
Median age5940
Median household income (wk)$1,279$1,148
Bachelor degree or higher21.1%27.7%
Born in Australia78.6%77.3%
Avg household size2.32.1

Growth: Moolap High Growth · Newcomb High Growth

Property

MoolapNewcomb
Median house priceData not available$595K
Median unit priceData not available$465K
House price YoYData not available8.4%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

MoolapNewcomb
Residential safety score5173
Break & enter dwelling /100k438404
Motor vehicle theft /100k822170
Domestic assault /100k329446
Total incidents /100k (all)8,1108,992

Total incidents over time

Schools

MoolapNewcomb
Total schools13
Government12
Independent00
Average ICSEA970986

See the full school list on each profile: Moolap · Newcomb

Transport

MoolapNewcomb
Transport score2255
Train stations00
Bus stops2737
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.2 km3.3 km

Liveability

MoolapNewcomb
Summer max temp24.8°C24.8°C
Winter max temp14.0°C14.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)540540
Supermarkets04
Cafes & restaurants23
Parks014
Playgrounds414
Swimming pools4Data not available
Medical GPs04
Distance to coast (km)3.0 km1.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)62.5 km63.1 km
Nearest beach (km)5.4 km2.7 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.1 km2.9 km

Population & growth

MoolapNewcomb
Population (2021)1,8254,704
Estimated 20251,7994,636
Projected 20412,7237,019
Annual growth rate-0.36%-0.36%

Common questions

Which is safer, Moolap or Newcomb?

Newcomb has the higher residential safety score (Moolap 51/100 vs Newcomb 73/100).

Which has better schools, Moolap or Newcomb?

Newcomb has a higher average school ICSEA (Moolap 970 vs Newcomb 986; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Moolap or Newcomb?

Newcomb has the higher transport score (Moolap 22/100 vs Newcomb 55/100).

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Data sources

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