Newington vs Wentworth Point
The verdict
Wentworth Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (51 vs 56 min). On the separate residential safety score, Newington rates higher (100 vs 49/100 in Wentworth Point).
Scores
| Newington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 90 |
| Transport | 81 | 84 |
| Education | 83 | 87 |
| Liveability | 97 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,648 | 12,703 |
| Median age | 38 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,465 | $2,035 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.1% | 68.7% |
| Born in Australia | 49.0% | 34.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Newington Stable · Wentworth Point High Growth
Property
| Newington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.85M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $799K | $749K |
| 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 | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 35 | 299 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 18 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 142 | 512 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,788 | 3,251 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Newington · Wentworth Point
Transport
| Newington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 960 m |
Liveability
| Newington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 9 |
| Parks | 13 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.1 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.6 km | 13.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Newington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,648 | 12,703 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,626 | 15,264 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,836 | 20,337 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.10% | 4.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newington or Wentworth Point?
Newington has the higher residential safety score (Newington 100/100 vs Wentworth Point 49/100).
Which has better schools, Newington or Wentworth Point?
Newington has a higher average school ICSEA (Newington 1116 vs Wentworth Point 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Newington or Wentworth Point?
Wentworth Point has the higher transport score (Newington 81/100 vs Wentworth Point 84/100).
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