Overall score
Newport
63.6/100
Warriewood
70.3/100
Newport vs Warriewood, NSW suburb comparison
Warriewood for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewportWarriewood
Crime rate
Newport
28.4 / 1k
Warriewood
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newport
173
Warriewood
350
Population
Newport
9,659
Warriewood
8,379
Metric leadNewport 3Warriewood 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWarriewood
- Best for familiesWarriewood
- Best for investmentWarriewood
- Best for best valueWarriewood
- Best for best schoolsWarriewood
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 | Warriewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.6/100 | 70.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.4/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.4 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 85 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 173 | 350 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 18 |
| Population | 9,659 | 8,379 |
| 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 Warriewood is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Newport sits firmly coastal, whereas Warriewood is near both coast and city.
Newport tends to lead on parks and reserves and walkability, while Warriewood stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Warriewood, while Newport remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.