Newington vs Redan
The verdict
Redan is more affordable, with a median house price of $470K versus $669K in Newington. Newington rates higher for education (74 vs 52). Redan rates higher for transport (62 vs 52). Redan is closer to the coast (73.7 km vs 75.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Newington rates higher (73 vs 18/100 in Redan).
Scores
| Newington | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 68 |
| Transport | 52 | 62 |
| Education | 74 | 52 |
| Liveability | 88 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newington | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,844 | 3,000 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,695 | $1,061 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.8% | 30.5% |
| Born in Australia | 86.8% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 1.9 |
Growth: Newington High Growth · Redan High Growth
Property
| Newington | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $669K | $470K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $377K |
| House price YoY | -11.2% | -12.3% |
| 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
| Newington | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 325 | 1,167 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 597 | 867 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 54 | 867 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,447 | 11,300 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newington | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,076 | 1,030 |
Transport
| Newington | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Newington | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 75.3 km | 73.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 103.7 km | 102.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Newington | Redan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,844 | 3,000 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,782 | 2,932 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,529 | 4,114 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.85% | -0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newington or Redan?
Newington has the higher residential safety score (Newington 73/100 vs Redan 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Newington or Redan?
Redan is more affordable, with a median house price of $470K versus $669K.
Which has better schools, Newington or Redan?
Newington has a higher average school ICSEA (Newington 1076 vs Redan 1030; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Newington or Redan?
Redan has the higher transport score (Newington 52/100 vs Redan 62/100).
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