Overall score
Bayview
60.6/100
Newport
67.1/100
Bayview for families and schools; Newport for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bayview
60.6/100
Newport
67.1/100
Crime rate
Bayview
12.1 / 1k
Newport
28.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bayview
102
Newport
237
Population
Bayview
3,807
Newport
9,659
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bayview | Newport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.6/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.1 / 1k | 28.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 64 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 237 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 64 |
| Green cover | 21.2% | 10.7% |
| Population | 3,807 | 9,659 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Bayview is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Newport is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Newport is shaped by the coast, Bayview offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Bayview is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Newport answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Bayview the better fit, while retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Newport.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.