Newmarket vs Wilston
The verdict
Newmarket and Wilston are broadly similar across the available metrics.
Scores
NewmarketWilston
| Newmarket | Wilston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 96 |
| Transport | 96 | 98 |
| Education | 91 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newmarket | Wilston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,083 | 4,110 |
| Median age | 33 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,251 | $2,971 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.4% | 68.9% |
| Born in Australia | 70.3% | 78.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Newmarket — · Wilston —
Property
| Newmarket | Wilston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | 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
| Newmarket | Wilston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 925 | 925 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 413 | 414 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newmarket | Wilston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,147 | 1,162 |
See the full school list on each profile: Newmarket · Wilston
Transport
| Newmarket | Wilston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 200 m |
Liveability
| Newmarket | Wilston | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 16 |
| Parks | 7 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 57 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.4 km | 12.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.2 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Newmarket | Wilston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,083 | 4,110 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,412 | 4,192 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.58% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newmarket or Wilston?
Newmarket and Wilston have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Newmarket or Wilston?
Wilston has a higher average school ICSEA (Newmarket 1147 vs Wilston 1162; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Newmarket or Wilston?
Wilston has the higher transport score (Newmarket 96/100 vs Wilston 98/100).
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