Overall score
Delacombe
66.2/100
Newington
52.4/100
Delacombe vs Newington, VIC suburb comparison
Delacombe for investment and value; Newington for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DelacombeNewington
Crime rate
Delacombe
81.2 / 1k
Newington
53.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Delacombe
202
Newington
85
Population
Delacombe
5,408
Newington
1,844
Metric leadDelacombe 7Newington 4across 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 | Delacombe | Newington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.2/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.2 / 1k | 53.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 10 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 202 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 74 | 43 |
| Population | 5,408 | 1,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Delacombe is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Newington is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Delacombe 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. On housing, Delacombe sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Newington.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Delacombe the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Newington.