Newport vs South Kingsville
The verdict
South Kingsville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.28M in Newport. Newport rates higher for transport (99 vs 83). South Kingsville rates higher for liveability (90 vs 81). Newport is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 2.8 km).
Scores
| Newport | South Kingsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 84 |
| Transport | 99 | 83 |
| Education | 83 | 79 |
| Liveability | 81 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newport | South Kingsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,658 | 2,156 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,657 | $2,261 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.6% | 54.9% |
| Born in Australia | 74.0% | 69.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Newport Moderate Growth · South Kingsville Moderate Growth
Property
| Newport | South Kingsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.28M | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | $774K | $774K |
| House price YoY | -11.0% | -17.8% |
| 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
| Newport | South Kingsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 264 | 278 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 432 | 371 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 132 | 93 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,213 | 3,386 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newport | South Kingsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Newport · South Kingsville
Transport
| Newport | South Kingsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 57 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 340 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Newport | South Kingsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 4 |
| Parks | 21 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.5 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.0 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Newport | South Kingsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,658 | 2,156 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,626 | 2,309 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,829 | 2,657 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.73% | 1.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newport or South Kingsville?
Newport has the higher residential safety score (Newport 83/100 vs South Kingsville 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Newport or South Kingsville?
South Kingsville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.28M.
Which has better public transport, Newport or South Kingsville?
Newport has the higher transport score (Newport 99/100 vs South Kingsville 83/100).
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