Newcomb vs Whittington
The verdict
Whittington is more affordable, with a median house price of $516K versus $595K in Newcomb. Newcomb rates higher for education (53 vs 48). Whittington rates higher for transport (60 vs 55). Newcomb is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Newcomb rates higher (73 vs 33/100 in Whittington).
Scores
| Newcomb | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 60 |
| Transport | 55 | 60 |
| Education | 53 | 48 |
| Liveability | 73 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newcomb | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,704 | 3,990 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,148 | $959 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.7% | 19.8% |
| Born in Australia | 77.3% | 73.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Newcomb High Growth · Whittington High Growth
Property
| Newcomb | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $595K | $516K |
| Median unit price | $465K | $401K |
| House price YoY | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| 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
| Newcomb | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 404 | 652 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 170 | 451 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 446 | 1,479 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,992 | 8,797 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newcomb | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 947 |
See the full school list on each profile: Newcomb · Whittington
Transport
| Newcomb | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Newcomb | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.1 km | 64.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Newcomb | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,704 | 3,990 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,636 | 3,932 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,019 | 5,954 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.36% | -0.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newcomb or Whittington?
Newcomb has the higher residential safety score (Newcomb 73/100 vs Whittington 33/100).
Which is more affordable, Newcomb or Whittington?
Whittington is more affordable, with a median house price of $516K versus $595K.
Which has better schools, Newcomb or Whittington?
Newcomb has a higher average school ICSEA (Newcomb 986 vs Whittington 947; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Newcomb or Whittington?
Whittington has the higher transport score (Newcomb 55/100 vs Whittington 60/100).
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