Overall score
Glebe
45.7/100
New Town
65.3/100
Glebe for schools; New Town for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Glebe
45.7/100
New Town
65.3/100
Crime rate
Glebe
8026.4 / 1k
New Town
745.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glebe
3
New Town
237
Population
Glebe
570
New Town
6,781
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.
Glebe reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; New Town is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Glebe pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas New Town is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Glebe sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in New Town.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer New Town, while Glebe remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.