Overall score
Newport
40.6/100
Scarborough
41.3/100
Newport vs Scarborough, QLD Suburb Comparison
Newport for value; Scarborough for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewportScarborough
Crime rate
Newport
74.7 / 1k
Scarborough
74.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newport
157
Scarborough
256
Population
Newport
5,964
Scarborough
9,178
Metric leadNewport 2Scarborough 91 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesScarborough
- Best for investmentScarborough
- Best for best valueNewport
- Best for best schoolsScarborough
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 | Scarborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.0/100 | 70.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.7 / 1k | 74.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 42 |
| Walkability | 68.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 157 | 256 |
| Green cover | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| Population | 5,964 | 9,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Newport is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Scarborough is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone.
Newport pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Scarborough is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Newport if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Scarborough for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools.
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.