Overall score
Alfredton
65.9/100
Newington
52.4/100
Alfredton vs Newington, VIC suburb comparison
Alfredton for investment and value; Newington for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlfredtonNewington
Crime rate
Alfredton
55.1 / 1k
Newington
53.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfredton
179
Newington
85
Population
Alfredton
11,822
Newington
1,844
Metric leadAlfredton 8Newington 3across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alfredton | Newington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.9/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.1 / 1k | 53.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 10 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 179 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 43 |
| Population | 11,822 | 1,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alfredton is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Newington is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Alfredton pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Newington is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options. Alfredton generally means more mid-market housing value, while Newington leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Alfredton if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Newington for retirees and families.