Newington vs Sydney Olympic Park
The verdict
Sydney Olympic Park rates higher for transport (92 vs 81). Sydney Olympic Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (35 vs 56 min). On the separate residential safety score, Newington rates higher (100 vs 30/100 in Sydney Olympic Park).
Scores
NewingtonSydney Olympic Park
| Newington | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 |
| Transport | 81 | 92 |
| Education | 83 | 84 |
| Liveability | 97 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newington | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,648 | 4,848 |
| Median age | 38 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,465 | $1,975 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.1% | 68.1% |
| Born in Australia | 49.0% | 28.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2 |
Growth: Newington Stable · Sydney Olympic Park High Growth
Property
| Newington | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.85M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $799K | $658K |
| House price YoY | -8.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $990 | $990 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Newington | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 35 | 351 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 18 | 144 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 142 | 681 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,788 | 23,474 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newington | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Newington · Sydney Olympic Park
Transport
| Newington | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 750 m |
Liveability
| Newington | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 31 |
| Parks | 13 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.1 km | 15.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.6 km | 13.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Newington | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,648 | 4,848 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,626 | 5,825 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,836 | 7,761 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.10% | 4.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newington or Sydney Olympic Park?
Newington has the higher residential safety score (Newington 100/100 vs Sydney Olympic Park 30/100).
Which has better public transport, Newington or Sydney Olympic Park?
Sydney Olympic Park has the higher transport score (Newington 81/100 vs Sydney Olympic Park 92/100).
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