Overall score
Eagle Point
42.9/100
Newlands Arm
35.9/100
Eagle Point for retirees and families; Newlands Arm for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eagle Point
42.9/100
Newlands Arm
35.9/100
Crime rate
Eagle Point
35.0 / 1k
Newlands Arm
20.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eagle Point
9
Newlands Arm
3
Population
Eagle Point
1,306
Newlands Arm
866
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 | Eagle Point | Newlands Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 72.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.0 / 1k | 20.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 22 |
| Population | 1,306 | 866 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Eagle Point is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Newlands Arm is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Eagle Point is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Newlands Arm answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook. Eagle Point generally means more mid-market housing value, while Newlands Arm leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Eagle Point if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Newlands Arm for investors and value-focused buyers.