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
| Moolap | Newcomb | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 61 |
| Transport | 22 | 55 |
| Education | 50 | 53 |
| Liveability | 50 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Moolap | Newcomb | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,825 | 4,704 |
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,279 | $1,148 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 78.6% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Moolap High Growth · Newcomb High Growth
Property
| Moolap | Newcomb | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $595K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $465K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.4% |
| 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
| Moolap | Newcomb | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 438 | 404 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 822 | 170 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 329 | 446 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,110 | 8,992 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Moolap | Newcomb | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 986 |
Transport
| Moolap | Newcomb | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Moolap | Newcomb | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.5 km | 63.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Moolap | Newcomb | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,825 | 4,704 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,799 | 4,636 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,723 | 7,019 |
| 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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