Overall score
Margate
57.4/100
Newport
55.5/100
Margate for families and investment; Newport for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Margate
57.4/100
Newport
55.5/100
Crime rate
Margate
53.0 / 1k
Newport
46.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Margate
143
Newport
155
Population
Margate
7,575
Newport
5,964
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.
Margate is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Newport is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Margate is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Newport answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. Margate generally means more approachable housing costs, while Newport leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Margate if you are weighing investors; lean toward Newport for retirees.