Newtown (Golden Plains) vs Scarsdale
The verdict
Newtown (Golden Plains) rates higher for education (46 vs 40). Scarsdale rates higher for transport (9 vs 0).
Scores
Newtown (Golden Plains)Scarsdale
| Newtown (Golden Plains) | Scarsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 9 |
| Education | 46 | 40 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newtown (Golden Plains) | Scarsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 189 | 855 |
| Median age | 45 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,025 | $1,548 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.3% | 22.4% |
| Born in Australia | 73.0% | 77.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Newtown (Golden Plains) High Growth · Scarsdale High Growth
Property
| Newtown (Golden Plains) | Scarsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $583K | 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
Safety
| Newtown (Golden Plains) | Scarsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 22,751 | 351 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 13,757 | 351 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 11,640 | 351 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 203,704 | 3,275 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newtown (Golden Plains) | Scarsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Newtown (Golden Plains) · Scarsdale
Transport
| Newtown (Golden Plains) | Scarsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 9 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 23.0 km | 20.6 km |
Liveability
| Newtown (Golden Plains) | Scarsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 76.4 km | 77.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.3 km | 114.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.9 km | 20.7 km |
Population & growth
| Newtown (Golden Plains) | Scarsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 189 | 855 |
| Estimated 2025 | 195 | 882 |
| Projected 2041 | 292 | 1,320 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.78% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Newtown (Golden Plains) or Scarsdale?
Scarsdale has the higher transport score (Newtown (Golden Plains) 0/100 vs Scarsdale 9/100).
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