Overall score
Newport
63.6/100
Scotland Island
28.1/100
Newport vs Scotland Island, NSW suburb comparison
Newport for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewportScotland Island
Crime rate
Newport
28.4 / 1k
Scotland Island
78.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newport
173
Scotland Island
20
Population
Newport
9,659
Scotland Island
711
Metric leadNewport 8Scotland Island 11 tiedacross 10 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 | Newport | Scotland Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.6/100 | 28.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.4/100 | 1.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.4 / 1k | 78.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 8 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 173 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 4 |
| Population | 9,659 | 711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Newport is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Scotland Island is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Where Newport is shaped by the coast, Scotland Island offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Newport pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Scotland Island is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Newport, while Scotland Island remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.