Newport vs Scarborough, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Newport | Scarborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.7/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.8 / 1k | 41.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 42 |
| Walkability | 68.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 249 |
| Population | 5,964 | 9,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNewport
- Best for familiesScarborough
- Best for investmentNewport
- Best for best valueNewport
- Best for best schoolsScarborough
Comparison summary
Newport (Qld) and Scarborough (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Scarborough (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Scarborough (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Newport (Qld); Parks & reserves favours Scarborough (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newport (Qld), Families → Scarborough (Qld), Investment → Newport (Qld), Best value → Newport (Qld).