Newport vs Redcliffe, QLD suburb comparison

Newport for retirees and investment; Redcliffe for families and beach lifestyle.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

NewportRedcliffe

Overall score

Newport

55.5/100

Redcliffe

66.5/100

Crime rate

Newport

46.5 / 1k

Redcliffe

46.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Newport

155

Redcliffe

365

Population

Newport

5,964

Redcliffe

10,460

Metric leadNewport 3Redcliffe 7across 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryNewportRedcliffe
Overall score55.5/10066.5/100
Housing (desirability)79.7/10068.9/100
Crime rate46.5 / 1k46.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools14
Parks & reserves49
Public transport stops1253
Walkability68.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities155365
Population5,96410,460
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/102/10

Comparison summary

Newport reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Redcliffe is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.

Newport pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Redcliffe is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access. On housing, Newport sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Redcliffe.

Newport suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Redcliffe is the stronger match for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.

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