Overall score
Margate
43.9/100
Newport
40.6/100
Margate vs Newport, QLD Suburb Comparison
Margate for investment and value; Newport for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MargateNewport
Crime rate
Margate
88.5 / 1k
Newport
74.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Margate
150
Newport
157
Population
Margate
7,575
Newport
5,964
Metric leadMargate 5Newport 61 tiedacross 12 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 | Margate | Newport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.9/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.5 / 1k | 74.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 12 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 150 | 157 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Population | 7,575 | 5,964 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
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, schools and education options, and public transport access; Newport answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Margate if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Newport for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.