Overall score
Magill
59.7/100
Newton
55.6/100
Magill for retirees and families; Newton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Magill
59.7/100
Newton
55.6/100
Crime rate
Magill
24.7 / 1k
Newton
67.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Magill
262
Newton
156
Population
Magill
9,693
Newton
5,117
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.
Put side by side, Magill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Newton is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Magill is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Newton answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Magill if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Newton for investors and value-focused buyers.