Overall score
Enmore
48.4/100
Newtown
68.2/100
Enmore vs Newtown, NSW suburb comparison
Newtown for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EnmoreNewtown
Crime rate
Enmore
117.7 / 1k
Newtown
117.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Enmore
82
Newtown
545
Population
Enmore
3,871
Newtown
14,690
Metric leadEnmore 3Newtown 71 tiedacross 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 | Enmore | Newtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 68.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.9/100 | 13.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.7 / 1k | 117.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 28 | 25 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 59 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 545 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 92 |
| Population | 3,871 | 14,690 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Enmore is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Newtown is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Enmore tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Newtown stands out for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Newtown, while Enmore remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.