Newnham vs Riverside
The verdict
Newnham rates higher for liveability (99 vs 79). Riverside rates higher for education (60 vs 52). Newnham is closer to the coast (850 m vs 3.8 km).
Scores
NewnhamRiverside
| Newnham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 53 |
| Transport | 31 | 22 |
| Education | 52 | 60 |
| Liveability | 99 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newnham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,073 | 7,326 |
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,223 | $1,519 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.0% | 41.7% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Newnham Stable · Riverside Moderate Growth
Property
| Newnham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Newnham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Newnham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: Newnham · Riverside
Transport
| Newnham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Newnham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 6 |
| Parks | 9 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 47 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 850 m | 3.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 167.0 km | 164.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Newnham | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,073 | 7,326 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,153 | 7,387 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,353 | 8,252 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 0.21% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Newnham or Riverside?
Riverside has a higher average school ICSEA (Newnham 1002 vs Riverside 1031; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Newnham or Riverside?
Newnham has the higher transport score (Newnham 31/100 vs Riverside 22/100).
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