Newport vs Williamstown North
The verdict
Williamstown North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.28M in Newport. Newport rates higher for transport (99 vs 72). Newport has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 40 min). On the separate residential safety score, Newport rates higher (83 vs 52/100 in Williamstown North).
Scores
| Newport | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 76 |
| Transport | 99 | 72 |
| Education | 83 | 74 |
| Liveability | 81 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newport | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,658 | 1,622 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,657 | $2,166 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.6% | 49.8% |
| Born in Australia | 74.0% | 71.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Newport Moderate Growth · Williamstown North Moderate Growth
Property
| Newport | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.28M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $774K | $772K |
| House price YoY | -11.0% | -23.7% |
| 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 | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 264 | 247 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 432 | 1,048 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 132 | 185 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,213 | 11,344 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newport | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Williamstown North
Transport
| Newport | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 57 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 340 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Newport | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 21 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.5 km | 720 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.0 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Newport | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,658 | 1,622 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,626 | 1,726 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,829 | 1,999 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.73% | 1.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newport or Williamstown North?
Newport has the higher residential safety score (Newport 83/100 vs Williamstown North 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Newport or Williamstown North?
Williamstown North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.28M.
Which has better public transport, Newport or Williamstown North?
Newport has the higher transport score (Newport 99/100 vs Williamstown North 72/100).
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